Counselling

Overview page of the various academic counselling services for each subject.

... for questions e.g. about decision-making before starting your studies, study options locally and elsewhere, initial questions about organising and financing your studies, changing subject and orientation.

Counselling and services for international students, doctoral candidates and researchers as well as for all Bielefeld students, professors and staff planning a stay abroad.

Overview page of the various student counselling services for all subjects.

Application, enrolment, re-registration, transfer in the event of a change of subject or change to the Master's programme, exmatriculation, semester-long leave of absence planned?

The Bielefeld School of Education offers counselling on all aspects of studying to become a teacher.

Information offers about Bielefeld University: the courses offered / on choosing a subject, advice centres, housing & financing your studies, university tours, etc.

First steps in your studies, checklist and what is good to know when starting your studies?

Counselling and information services for questions such as getting to know the university, taster courses, information weeks, offers for different levels/age groups through to advice on choosing a course of study.

As a central contact point at Bielefeld University, the ZAB strengthens the participation of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Student representation at the university, various counselling services, semester ticket, funding for departmental student representative committees, university groups and initiatives, social loans, reimbursement/exemption from semester fees, etc..

Student Health Management at Bielefeld University - Sport, a healthy diet and perhaps a good work/study life balance: however, the concept of health is much broader and structural and individual factors and behaviours can have different effects on a person's health.

The harassment and discrimination contact centre offers

• Confidential, if desired also anonymous, counselling
• Support for those seeking advice and, if necessary, assistance in the further process
• Clarification of further possible options for action
• If necessary, referral to the relevant specialised advice centres

Free crisis and emergency app for possible dangerous situations on campus for all university members and guests.

The Family Service is available as a contact point for all family-related concerns, offers comprehensive and confidential counselling for all status groups and implements target group-specific measures.

In cooperation with the Frauennotruf Bielefeld e.V., Bielefeld University offers independent counselling in cases of sexualised harassment, discrimination and violence.

As an institution that participates in social change and political developments and even helps to shape them in a variety of ways, we want to develop sustainable solutions to help people in need. We do not want a biographical break to be an obstacle to realising study plans or continuing to work in science.

Listening hotline for students at all universities and colleges in Bielefeld.
You can discuss your problems or concerns with us in the long evening hours. No matter what's on your mind: nice things, stressful things, big things, small things. Tell us, we'll listen!

Maternity protection, accident reports or information on accident protection during excursions?

Counselling service for stress during studies or in private life.

The Student Legal Advice Centre Bielefeld offers students and employees of Bielefeld University free legal advice from law students - under the professional supervision of experienced fully qualified lawyers.

Information page about name change, contact persons, toilets & changing rooms, and language advise.

Information about the sports programme, registration and opportunities to get involved.

Advice centre of the university for questions regarding career orientation & career planning. The Career Service offers information events, counselling, application document checks and a job exchange.

The career counselling service of the Federal Employment Agency of Germany is happy to support you with all questions relating to career orientation. The counselling services are neutral, confidential and free of charge.

Contact point for all doctoral candidates, doctoral students and postdocs at Bielefeld University.

The right skills form the foundation for a degree programme. Richtig.einsteigen provides an overview of the programmes offered at Bielefeld University.

Skills and talent development in interdisciplinary programmes: for your studies, the individual supplement or for tutors.

The skills logbook is designed to help you document and reflect on the skills and competences you have acquired during your studies - and beyond.

Seminars, workshops, consultation hours, overview of offers from the subjects, writing together, literature & advice on writing in teaching.

BITS offers personal counselling as well as e-mail, chat and telephone support for IT services offered by BITS for students and for the client software products recommended by BITS for using the BITS infrastructure.

Bielefeld University uses various IT services for the organisation of studies and teaching in an integrated system (Bielefeld Information System, BIS). The associated support for all users can be found summarised in this portal.

In addition to literature research and provision, the university library offers various other services for your studies. These vary depending on the location, here is a selection with a focus on the X building: advice on literature research and research data management, (PC) workspaces, room bookings for group work, semester and desk equipment, printers & scanners, training courses (can also be found in the electronic course catalogue catalogue (ekvv)) etc..