30.09.2026
Welcome to winter semester!
Universities are responsible for teaching and research. The rest is taken care of by studierendenWERK BERLIN.
What does the studierendenWERK offer you?
The studierendenWERK BERLIN is responsible for numerous Berlin universities and offers services that contribute to the successful completion of your studies.
We have put together an overview of these services here, including tips and fails for first-year students.
Video: Welcome to the new semester
Mensa
The studierendenWERK BERLIN runs the canteens on the campuses of the various universities. Our food trucks bring food to your campus or hall of residence. You can find the menus for your canteen or the food trucks here:
Important to know:
You can only pay with your MensaCard. Most of you already have this integrated into your CampusCard.
For questions about the MensaCard write to mensen@stw.berlin
Tip:
The autoload process
No Cash.
No Waiting.
No Drama.
5 euro starting credit!
Housing
We offer a total of 9,200 places in our 31 halls of residence.
Click here to go to the halls of residence portal:
Important to know:
We only accept applications for a place in our residence halls online.
If you have any questions about your residence hall application, please contact wohnen@stw.berlin
BAföG
The most important form of student financing is BAföG, a state loan, half of which must be repaid interest-free.
Good to know:
The best way to apply for BAföG is online: www.bafoeg-digital.de
Student Financial Counselling
In addition to BAföG, there are many ways to finance your studies. Our student financial counselling can advise you on this. You can make an appointment using the online form:
www.stw.berlin/en/Student-Financial-Counselling
Good to know:
Students with children and pregnant students also receive comprehensive advice on their financial options here.
Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Studying brings many challenges. We are there for you when problems arise. You can find more information about the topics we advise on here:
www.stw.berlin/en/counselling/
psychologic-counselling
Good to know:
If you need an appointment, please write to pbs@stw.berlin
KompetenzWERK
Our KompetenzWERK team supports you with a wide range of workshops and counselling services to help you acquire and develop key skills for your studies and career entry.
www.stw.berlin/en/kompetenzwerk
Good to know:
You can also arrange individual counselling appointments via kompetenzwerk@stw.berlin.
Counselling Centre for Barrier-free Studies
Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses can seek counselling from us. You can request an appointment using the online form on this page.
www.stw.berlin/en/counselling/
counselling-for-students-with-disabilities
Good to know:
We are also responsible for the allocation of inclusion services. You can find out what this is here:
www.youtube.com
International Student Counselling
Initial orientation on starting a degree programme and support for successful studies in Berlin for international students and prospective students.
www.stw.berlin/en/international
Good to know:
If you need an appointment, please give us a call under +49 (0)30 93939 - 8425 or write to isc@stw.berlin
Daycare
If you already have one or more children, you can have them looked after on campus or close to home. In one of our daycare centres.
You can apply for a spot online:
Culture & Events
If you want to be creatively active alongside your studies, our extensive cultural programme is certainly something for you. Drawing and dance courses, theatre group and choir, writing and reading circles - the programme is extensive!
www.stw.berlin/en/culture
Tips and Fails
Always by your side
Get in touch with us!
We will of course also be present at this year's university semester kick-off events. Here you can talk to us in person:
- 30 September, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Barenboim-Said Academy,
Französische Straße 33d, lecture, orientation days - 1 October, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
HTW, Wilhelminenhof Campus, inner courtyard, outdoor event, exhibition stand, welcome for first-year students - 5 October, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
DFFB, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer 19, exhibition stand - 5 October, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
TU, Charlottenburg Campus, Hertzallee, outdoor event, exhibition stand, information fair - 8 October, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
IPU, Stromstr. 1, lecture, first-year event - 12 October, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
HU, Adlershof Campus, Erwin Schrödinger Centre, Room 0’115, exhibition stand + BAföG advice, information fair - 13 October, 10.30 – 11.00 a.m.
Charité, CCM, Virchowweg 24, Konrad Cohn Lecture Theatre (HS 25), lecture
or
studierendenWERK BERLIN
customer centre
Hardenbergstr. 34
10623 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0)30 939 39 - 70
E-mail: info@stw.berlin
Office hours:
Mon. - Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri.: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.