Uni-Tübingen

Counseling and information services that are available during the course of your studies

Overview: Counseling and information services by topic

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
zsbspam prevention@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
zsbspam prevention@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
studienberatungspam prevention@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
schreibzentrumspam prevention@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.officespam prevention@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
familienbuerospam prevention@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
gleichstellungsbuerospam prevention@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
diversitaetsbuerospam prevention@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/

Student Health Management (SGM BeTaBalance)

  • Events and Information for a bio-psycho-social health balance during your studies

Contact:
Student Health Management (SGM BeTaBalance)
Wilhelmstr. 124
Visitor address: Alberstr. 27, room 111
+49 7071 29-76066
sgmbetabalancespam prevention@ifs.uni-tuebingen.de
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/183172
https://www.instagram.com/betabalance_unituebingen

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-supportspam prevention@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
studierendensekretariatspam prevention@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
supportspam prevention@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
bafoegspam prevention@sw-tuebingen-hohenheim.de
https://www.my-stuwe.de/bafoeg
https://www.my-stuwe.de/bafoeg/tuebingen