Counseling and information services that are available during the course of your studies
General counseling and advice
Student Counseling Service (ZSB)
- Counseling on cross-curricular topics (e.g. structure of study programs, choice of study program, application, orientation for first-year students...)
- Counseling on the individual course of studies (e.g. study planning, learning and workflow strategies, exam preparation, dealing with stress or low motivation, change of subject or university, personal difficulties, illness, psychological challenges, corona-related problems, etc.)
- General information and orientation events
Contact:
Student Counseling Service (ZSB)
Wilhelmstr. 19, 3rd floor
+49 7071 29-72555
zsb@uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/zsb
Subject-specific counseling and advice
The faculty course advisors are your contact persons in the individual study programs. They provide information and advice e.g. on the specific content and requirements of the subject, on possible areas of specialisation and research topics, on questions regarding the recognition of study and examination credits, or on subject-specific questions regarding the organisation of studies.
Overview of all faculty course advisors at the University of Tübingen:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/92
Study counseling for international students (degree-seeking)
- Information and advice on academic formalities and procedures at the beginning of and during studies (terminology, study planning, study regulations, learning strategies, exam preparation...)
- Counseling and support in case of difficulties during studies (personal difficulties, motivation problems, performance anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, mental health challenges, homesickness or isolation...)
- Information and advice on study financing (scholarships, loans, emergency support, working as a student)
- Counseling is available in English and possibly other languages
Contact:
Study counseling for international students (degree-seeking)
https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/32727
Counseling for students with a disability or chronic illness
- Counseling and advice for students with a disability or chronic illness
- Support with challenges and difficulties in everyday study activities
- Support with applications for compensation of disadvantages (individual adjustment of study conditions, "Antrag auf Nachteilsausgleich")
Contact:
Student Counseling Service (ZSB)
Wilhelmstr. 19, 3rd floor
+49 7071 29-75401
zsb@uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/inklusion
(Consultations with barrier-free access available on request at Wilhelmstr. 30, ground floor left)
Tübingen School of Education (TüSE) / Advice on teacher training degree programs
- Information and advice on all teacher training degree programs
- Information and advice on the interdisciplinary study modules in the teacher training program (educational sciences, EPG, MPK), on the practical semester in school, on the teacher candidate traineeship ("Referendariat") and on the final examination
- Counseling for prospective teachers with regard to stress during the Corona pandemic
- Counseling with regard to uncertainties and concerns in and around the teacher training program
Contact:
Tübingen School of Education
Advising and Assistance for Students in Teaching Programs
Wilhelmstr. 31
+49 7071 29-75402
studienberatung@tuese.uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/60884 (Information about teacher training degree programs)
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/60902 (Counseling for students aiming to become a teacher)
Information and orientation by students for students
- Tübingen Students' Union (StuRa)
- Student representatives (Fachschaftsvertretungen)
- Student groups and initiatives
- Uni Info Point (student assistants of the General Study Counseling Service)
To the website "Services offered by student groups and initiatives"
Counseling and advice on specific topics
Career Service / Counseling for the start of the first job
- Coaching and advice with regard to topics such as:
- Orientation on the job market and first steps towards a career
- Individual goal setting and profile building
- Research for job offers
- Preparation of application documents
- Professional and convincing performance in job interviews
- Establishing contact with companies in the region
Contact:
Career Service
Rümelinstraße 19 - 23
+49 7071 29-77091
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/2796
Diversity-Oriented Writing Center
- Services related to academic writing
- Advice for students and teachers on writing scientific papers
- Workshops and events on the topic of academic writing
Contact:
Diversity-Oriented Writing Center
Nauklerstr. 2, 1st floor
+49 7071 29-76829
+49 7071 29-76830
schreibzentrum@uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/109835
Transdisciplinary Course Program (Liberal Education / Soft Skills)
- Interdisciplinary courses on social issues, key competencies, academic skills, and career orientation (formerly "Studium Professionale")
- Courses for the acquisition of additional certificates
- Community engagement: Service learning and mentoring programs
Contact:
Transdisciplinary Course Program (TCP)
Rümelinstr. 19-23
+49 7071 29-77071
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/113615
Exchange Programs - Studying abroad
- Information and advice on studying abroad
- Financing and funding opportunities: Erasmus program, Auslands-BAföG, scholarships, etc.
- Partner universities around the world
Contact:
International Office / Exchange Programs
Wilhelmstr. 9
+49 7071 29-76448
international.office@uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/890
Family Office
- Counseling for students with children and/or other family duties
- Coordination of Audit Family-friendly University
Contact:
Family Office
Wilhelmstr. 19
+49 7071 29-74961
familienbuero@uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/39962
Gender Equality Office
- Advice about gender issues at the university
Contact:
Gender Equality Office
Wilhelmstr. 19
+49 7071 29-74958
gleichstellungsbuero@uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/45197
Diversity Office
- Advice about issues related to equality and diversity
- Counseling, support and mediation in cases of disadvantage and discrimination in studies and at work
Contact:
Diversity Office
Wilhelmstr. 19
+49 7071 29-74947
diversitaetsbuero@uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/158484
Legal advice for students (Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim)
- Initial advice on legal uncertainties related to your studies
- Initial advice on legal issues in everyday life (e.g. living, job, insurances...)
Contact:
Legal advice for students (Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim)
+49 7071 969716 (appointment)
https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/advice/legal-advice/
Mental Health
Here is a list of institutions and contact persons for mental health topics that you can turn to in case of worries or crisis.
Psychological and social counseling services outside the university
- Psychotherapeutic services for students
- Social services in Tübingen
- Telephone helpline
- Emergency numbers
- Search for doctors and psychotherapists
- Other services
To the website "Psychological and social counseling services outside the university"
Advice and information on administrative processes
alma - Portal for student affairs
- Online course catalog
- Registration for courses and exams
- Overview of academic achievements ("Transcript of Records")
- Application for study programs
Contact:
alma - Portal for student affairs
alma-support@uni-tuebingen.de
https://alma.uni-tuebingen.de/ (Portal)
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/172164 (Service-Bereich)
Examination Boards and Examination Offices
- Information on the examination regulations of the individual subjects and study programs
- Administration of examination-related matters (results, ECTS credits...)
Contact:
Central Examinations Office
Overview of further / external examination offices
Student Administration Office
- Information on student affairs
- Management of administrative procedures (e.g. application, admission, enrollment, change of study program, re-enrollment, leave of absence, exmatriculation, guest student status, certificate of enrollment, student ID card...)
Contact:
Student Administration Office
Wilhelmstr. 19, 2nd floor
+49 7071 29-74444
studierendensekretariat@zv.uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/596 (Contact to the Student Administration Office)
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/1579 (Information on application and admission for a study program)
IT Center (ZDV) / Advice on computer topics
- Information, advice and support on IT-related topics
(e.g. e-mail address, login credentials, computer rooms, WLAN access...) - Software offers for students
Contact:
IT Center (ZDV)
Wächterstr. 76
+49 7071 29-70250
support@zdv.uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/2607 (Hotline)
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/131027 (FAQ for students)
BAföG Office (Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim)
- Information on student grants according to the Federal Education Assistance Act (BAföG)
- Application and forms
- Auslands-BAföG
Contact:
BAföG Office of the Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim
bafoeg@sw-tuebingen-hohenheim.de
https://www.my-stuwe.de/bafoeg
https://www.my-stuwe.de/bafoeg/tuebingen