Welcome&Stay@THM

Well-informed and motivated to start your studies

It is the second-largest public university of applied sciences in Germany and just over 50 years old: The Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen offers 81 degree programs ranging from architecture to economics, with three campuses in Friedberg, Gießen, and Wetzlar. Six additional branch campuses complete the picture. Nearly 19,000 young people study here – over 3,000 of them from abroad.

Against this backdrop and in light of societal challenges, the university faces a number of questions: How can young people be inspired to pursue technical subjects while still in school? What do first-year students need for comprehensive orientation and a successful start to their studies? And how can students be supported and assisted with the challenges, both large and small, that they encounter throughout their studies? Welcome&Stay@THM proactively guides prospective students in choosing a field of study and supports them in a variety of ways as they begin their studies. The eight sub-projects focus on three overarching themes:

1. Transition to THM

STEM research lab is to inspire students early on with a passion for computer science and related fields . In the well-equipped specialist labs at THM (Technical University of Central Hesse), middle school students (grades 5-10) can experiment and marvel at the results – and get a feel for THM along the way. Later studies are a distinct possibility. Read more

Which subject should it be? 81 degree programs, from architecture to economics, don't exactly make this life-changing decision easy. In the game-based study orientation program "mission:me," students can complete self-selected missions and quests – and discover the perfect STEM degree for themselves. Read more

Starting university is a challenge for everyone – but especially for international students. Prepare&Start with targeted information on preparation and, above all, with personalized support: Student mentors provide prospective students with firsthand advice and show them what life on campus is like. Read more

2. Starting and progressing with your studies

Want to have everything planned out before your first lecture? The online orientation portal makes it possible: On the website for first-year students, new students will find all the important information and resources – clearly organized and thematically focused, with helpful checklists, entertaining explanatory videos, and all the essential information on events and activities. Read more

Once the first few months of study are over, exams are on the horizon. These tests not only the acquired knowledge but also how well students can organize themselves – some struggle with exam anxiety. Exam coaching provides support for exam-related difficulties. Read more

Between lectures, seminars, and assignments, things often get neglected: exercise, healthy eating, sports, and fun. But only those who regularly take time for themselves and do something good for their bodies can be successful in the long run. This is where student health management . "Study 360° – All-Around Healthy and Successful" is the name of the project that aims to sustainably maintain and improve the health of students. Read more

3. Quality Assurance

Data helps improve programs: Therefore, a cohort analysis students in the GettING Started program variant throughout their learning and socialization process. The results of the qualitative and quantitative surveys are directly incorporated into a target-group-specific adaptation of the measures. Read more

Project management saves time and money, it motivates and coordinates – and ensures success. The Project Management Office for Teaching coordinates the Welcome&Stay@THM sub-projects and serves as an interface between university management, project managers, and central departments such as the THM Equal Opportunities Office. Read more