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25.03.2024

Welcome to the summer semester!

Universities are responsible for teaching and research. It will take care of the rest studierendenWERK BERLIN.

What does this offer you? studierendenWERK?

The studierendenWERK BERLIN is responsible for numerous Berlin universities and provides care services that contribute to the successful completion of studies.

Good to know: Your semester fee supports our services.
54,09 euros go to the so-called “social contribution”. studierendenWERK BERLIN.
It helps us to support you! Here is an overview of how we do this: 


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The studierendenWERK BERLIN operates the canteens on the campuses of the various universities. Our food trucks bring you food to campus or to your dormitory. You can find the menu plans for your cafeteria or food trucks here:

www.stw.berlin/mensen

Important to know: We only pay with the MensaCard. This is already integrated into your Campuscard. 

If you have any questions about the MensaCard, write to mensen@stw.berlin

Dorms

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We offer a total of 9.200 places in our 31 dormitories.
The dormitory portal can be found here:

www.stw.berlin/wohnen

Important to know: We only accept applications for a place in a dormitory online.

If you have any questions about your dorm application, please contact us wohnen@stw.berlin

BAföG

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This is the most important form of student financing BAföG, a government loan, half of which has to be repaid interest-free.

www.stw.berlin/bafoeg

Good to know: The best thing to do is to apply for it BAföG Online: www.bafoeg-digital.de

Advice on financing your studies

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Next to the BAföG There are many ways to finance your studies. Our social counseling service will advise you on which. You can make an appointment using the online form:

www.stw.berlin/social advice

Good to know: Students with children and pregnant students can also receive comprehensive advice on their financial options here. 

Psychotherapeutic advice

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Studying presents many challenges. If problems arise, we are there for you. More information about the topics we advise on can be found here: 

www.stw.berlin/psychologen

Good to know: If you need an appointment, it's best to write to us pbs@stw.berlin

 

Writing advice

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Our writing advice offers workshops and group offers relating to writing papers or theses:

www.stw.berlin/schreibberatung

Good to know: You can also make individual consultation appointments via schreibberatung@stw.berlin 
arrange. 

Advice on barrier-free studying

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Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses can seek advice from us. You can request an appointment using the online form on this page.

www.stw.berlin/barrier-free

We are also responsible for awarding inclusion services. You can find out what that is here: 
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Day-care centres

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Anyone who already has one or more children can have them looked after close to campus. In one of our daycare centers. You can apply for a place online:

www.stw.berlin/kitavormerkung

Culture & Events

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If you want to be creative while studying, our extensive cultural program is definitely something for you. Drawing and dance courses, theater group and choir, writing and reading circles - the program is extensive!

www.stw.berlin/kultur

Always by your side

Talk to us!

We will of course also be present at this year's semester start events at the universities. You can speak to us personally here:

  • April 03.04rd, 12:00 p.m. - 13:30 p.m.,
    free UniversityRust and silver arbor 
  • April 05.04rd, 11:00 p.m. - 16:00 p.m., 
    IU International University, room 3.08
  • April 11.04rd, 12:15 p.m. - 13:00 p.m.,
    IPU (International Psychoanalytic University Berlin), Stromstr. 1, 10555 Berlin

    or

studierendenWERK BERLIN
Customer
Hardenbergstr. 34
10623 Berlin / Germany

Phone: +49 (0)30 939 39 - 70
E-mail: info@stw.berlin

Office hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 17 p.m
Fri: 8 a.m. - 15 p.m

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