The configuration of new email accounts is done via "Mail > Add Account ...".
Select Exchange here and confirm with Continue.
Enter the following data.
Name: -> last name, first name
Email address: -> University email address
Then click on Registration .
Important: Click on Configure manually here.
Now add the following information.
Password: -> BITS password
Then click on Registration again.
Finally, the desired Exchange apps must be selected. Then confirm via Done.