Counselling services

Are you pursuing a degree at the University of Münster? We advise and support you with study-specific and other questions, for example

  • At the beginning of your studies (dealing with authorities, starting your studies)
  • Health insurance
  • Financing your studies
  • Problems regarding your studies or in your everyday life

Feel free to visit us at our InfoPoint or make an individual counselling appointment!

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InfoPoint:
Your contact point for initial questions

Our student team at the InfoPoint helps with questions about Münster and the university, provides support in, for example, finding accommodation or a job or refers you to other relevant offices.

You can get in touch with the InfoPoint

  • during the semester: Mon to Fri, from 10 am - 5 pm
    during the lecture-free period: Mon to Fri, from 11 am - 4 pm
  • at the Botanicum, Schlossgarten 3, in the International Student Lounge, entrance C
  • by phone: +49 251 83-22229
  • or online via Facebook

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Counselling in case of difficulties with your studies or everyday life

Please feel free to arrange an individual counselling appointment with Jessica Eickmann or Inga Schubert: internationalstudents.advice@uni-muenster.de

If you have any specific questions or problems regarding your residence permit or BAföG, please contact Ms Beckmann-Wewer.

 

Special offers at the start of your studies

You have received your admission and are now starting your studies at the University of Münster? We are looking forward to meeting you! The International Office is the central point of contact for information and support for a good start to your studies and life in Münster.

Here you will find our offers for “freshers”:

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Welcome Days

At the beginning of the semester, you can take part in our Welcome Days. You will get to know other students, discover Münster and receive information for a good start to your studies! 

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Buddy programme

Through the buddy programme, you will get to know students who have been in Münster for a longer period of time. The Münster buddies will help you settle in, can speak German with you or spend time together doing leisure activities. Register now!

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Looking for accommodation

Finding a place to stay in Münster is not easy. Our student team will support you! Just get in touch with the InfoPoint.

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Online advice

For those of you who are not in Münster, we also offer video counselling online via Zoom. Feel free to contact us for a counselling appointment!

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First steps in Münster

Take a look at our checklist to see which of the first steps in Münster and at the university you have already taken!

Support during the course of your studies

The International Office supports you with special offers during the course of your studies:

Further tips & offers

Be it studies, finances or leisure time - here you will find information on various topics and advice services.