Mathematics is an essential part of engineering courses and forms the basis for most subjects found in the degree programme (such as technical mechanics or electrical engineering). The preliminary maths course prepares students for the mathematics used in their studies.
Contents and goals of the pre-course in mathematics
Contents
- Basics (e.g. fractions, power laws)
- Functions and their properties
- Function types: linear, quadratic, polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic
- Differentiation (with introduction in sequences and series)
- Integration (including partial integration, substitution)
- Introduction to linear algebra (matrices, determinants, linear systems of equations)
Goals
- Addressing the mathematical deficits known from research in the transition from school to university, especially in secondary level 1 topics that are not dealt with as such in the basic courses
- Getting used to the university process by dividing it into lectures and exercises
- Development of learning strategies
- Getting to know your future fellow students
- First contact with students from higher semesters (e.g. in the study information working group or as a tutor in the exercise groups)
Schedule and venues
The pre-course in maths usually takes place in the two weeks before lectures begin. If you are unable to attend the first dates, you can join the preliminary maths course at any time, even if you missed the first lecture. The duration of the course is two weeks.
Dates for the 2026/27 winter semester:
Date:
- Week 1: 30 September – 2 October 2026 and
- Week 2: 5–9 October 2026
Times:
- Tutorial: 1.15 pm to 2.45 pm
- Lecture: 9.00 am – 12.15 pm
Venue:
- Lecture: Room 031, Building 8130
- Seminar: Room 002, Rooms 101/103 in Building 8132 and Room 029 in Building 8142
You can find the exact locations of the buildings and rooms at:
https://standortfinder.uni-hannover.de/de/
Address:
Campus Mechanical Engineering
An der Universität 1
30823 Garbsen
Questions?
If you have any questions about the exercises, please contact your tutor. You will be allocated to the exercises in the first lecture. If you join later, please contact your pre-course maths tutor during the lecture.
Attendance not fully possible? If you are unable to attend the course in person or can only attend part of it, please contact the course planning team in advance: lehrplanung@maschinenbau.uni-hannover.de.
Registration
Registration is required for the organisation and planning of the preliminary mathematics course. The registration form will be activated on this page a few weeks before the start of the preliminary course. Information on the handling of your data can be found in our privacy policy.
For registration please visit the German language page!
The mathematics pre-course is offered for the following degree programmes:
Winter semester
Mechanical Engineering | Medical Technology | Sustainable Engineering | Technical Education Metal Technology
Summer semester
Mechanical Engineering | Medical Technology | Sustainable Engineering
Further support services
In your studies, you are responsible for organising what you learn, when and how. This can be a challenge at the beginning due to the amount of content and short exam periods. In addition to the contact persons of the AG-Studieninformation, to whom you can ask all your questions during the breaks at the preliminary mathematics course, the Centre for Quality Enhancement in Teaching and Learning (ZQS) will also be happy to help you at this point.
