Study Advisory Services
Which subject suits me best? How do I organise my studies? And what happens afterwards? Heidelberg University offers numerous advisory and support services for questions relating to studies and career planning. From your first orientation to your studies to your doctorate and career entry.
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Service Portal for Students
The first point of contact for all questions relating to studying is the service portal for students. It brings together the information, counselling and administrative services offered by the Student Administration and Student Advisory Service for students and prospective students. From initial information at the Information Desk and the Student Administration Service to student and teacher training counselling and advice specifically for international students, IT Support and heiCO Support, contact persons are available.
You can contact us with your concerns by telephone on 06221 54-5454 or by e-mail: studium@uni-heidelberg.de.
Student counselling services
You can obtain an overview of application, enrollment, transfer processes etc by phone, email or on site in the service portal for students. You can also drop by daily during open consultation hours without an appointment for a brief consultation in person or online. You can receive more detailed advice on orientation and on organizing your studies in individual counselling appointments. Our workshop programme “Stark im Studium” offers group sessions on challenging topics which you might come across during your studies.
Services for orientation and study phases
Study orientation
Are you unsure whether a university study programme is right for you? Would you like to find out more about individual degree programmes? Heidelberg University offers a wide range of support services to help you choose a degree programme: From personal one-to-one counselling to study orientation workshops and the annual study information day.
Course of studies
Students have many questions during their studies - from organising their studies to time management and finding an internship. Heidelberg University does not leave you to your own devices, but accompanies you throughout your studies with workshops, personal counselling and events.
Career Development
The Career Service at the heiSKILLS Competence and Language Centre of Heidelberg University supports students, graduates and doctoral candidates in starting their careers. The wide range of events and counselling services includes courses and information evenings on the challenges of finding a career and acquiring skills.
Current offers
The monthly newsletter from the Central Student Advisory Service provides information about news from the service and advisory centres. The next dates are also announced in the events calendar. heiPod regularly provides new episodes on individual subjects and relevant topics relating to studying. And on the exchange platform Community for students, there are search requests for support and networking, as well as adverts for student jobs and participation in surveys.
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Special Services for International Students
Heidelberg University has more than 5,000 foreign students and doctoral candidates. Studying in a foreign country is often associated with challenges - whether cultural, linguistic or administrative. We support you in your decision to study in Heidelberg with numerous services.
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Special Services for Student Parents
For students with children, the University of Heidelberg, the Studierendenwerk, the municipality and the state offer numerous support programmes. In addition to special regulations regarding one's own studies, financial support, care and counselling are provided. The offer is aimed at expectant parents and students who already have children.
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Studying with Children
Since the end of the 1960s, the Heidelberg student union has offered all-day childcare to make sure that their children are well looked after whilst their parents are busy concentrating in lectures. Children in Heidelberg receive loving care starting from 8 months to school age.
