Zentrale Betriebseinheit Sport und Bewegung (ZB-SB)
Adolf-Reichwein-Straße 2
57068 Siegen
Mail: info@sport.uni-siegen.de
Telefon: 0271 740-4508
(Mo 15–16 Uhr + Mi 09–10 Uhr)
Guide to healthy studying
Here you will find a guide with suitable internal offers that give you orientation for a healthy study program ›
Mental Health
Exam anxiety?
Exam anxiety leads to nervousness, sleepless nights and concentration loss. You can find support here. ›
Psychological counseling
The psychologic counseling at the University of Siegen offers consultation meetings in private sessions (1:1), workshops and helpful ideas to overcome your exam anxiety.
Contact:
📧 psychologischeberatung@zv.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -4300
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Forging International Talents – FIT in Siegen
The project supports you as an international student in successfully mastering your studies. There are regular workshops and events on well-being and social integration - including topics such as exam anxiety.
Contact:
🌐 Forging International Talents – FIT in Siegen
📧 maria.eivarfonseca@zv.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -3909
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Depression, mental or psychological disorders?
If you notice any signs of depression or mental health issues you can find support here. ›
Psychological counseling
The Psychological Counseling Service at the University of Siegen offers psychological counseling sessions, regular workshops on various mental health topics. Additionally you can recieve helpful tips and advice to help you find a psychotherapist.
Contact:
📧 psychologischeberatung@zv.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -4300
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Psychotherapeutic Ambulance
The psychotherapeutic ambulance of the University of Siegen offers modern, guideline-based psychotherapy. Wether depression, anxiety, compulsions ord eating disorders - a wide range of mental illnesses and problems can be treated.
Contact:
🌐 Psychotherapeutic Ambulance of the University of Siegen
📞 +49 (0)271/740-5550
📍 Fürst-Johann-Moritz-Straße 8-10, 57072 Siegen
Relaxing on Campus
If you just want to relax and take a break you can choose between different locations on campus. ›
Quiet Room
The quiet room offers a silent place for praing, meditating or taking a break from the noise.
Contact:
📍 AR-E 7111/8
Relaxation rooms
To escape the stress of university you can also find relaxation rooms in other locations.
Locations:
📍 AR-HB 024, AR-K 220, ENC-B 017, PB-A 005, US-B 080, US-C 108
University Library
Recover your energy in armchairs and beanbags at the university libraries. Also you can take a mental break by doing a jigsaw puzzle.
Contact:
Student Living Room
Have a warm welcome in the student living room where you can relax, meet new people and chat with each other in a comforting environment. You can also participate in self-care activities, like stress relief workshops or play borad games. This offer targets international students mostly but is also available for every student of the University of Siegen.
Contact:
📍F-S 222, 3rd floor, Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Stress and overload during your studies?
Stress and excessive demands can drain us and rob us of concentration. Here you can find ways to deal with it better. ›
Psychological counseling
The psychologic counseling at the University of Siegen offers consultation meetings in private sessions (1:1), workshops and helpful ideas to overcome your exam anxiety.
Contact:
📧 psychologischeberatung@zv.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -4300
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
University sports
University Sports offers a wide range of excercise and regeneration activities to help reduce or prevent stress with others. Whether it's mindfulness training, Pilates or power pumping - you'll find the right balance to your everyday study life here.
Contact:
📞 +49 (0)271/740-4508
Forging International Talents – FIT in Siegen
The project supports you as an international student in successfully mastering your studies. There are regular workshops and events on well-being and social integration - including topics such as resilience and time management.
Contact:
🌐 Forging International Talents – FIT in Siegen
📧 maria.eivarfonseca@zv.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -3909
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Physical Health
How to stay physically fit during your studies?
During your studies you spend a lot of time sitting in the same position. Despite this you can keep yourself fit with the following options. ›
University sports
University sports offers a diverse, flexible and affordable range of activities - from fitness and Zumba to team sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Contact:
📞 +49 (0)271/740-4508
Improve your vocal health?
A healthy voice strengthens your well-being and helps you in your everyday life in university and workplace. It's worth keeping it fit. ›
Voice coaching
The voice coaching “Stimmt! Healthy teacher voice for better learning conditions in the classroom” offers students weekly functional voice training to promote vocal health and strengthen vocal resilience.
Contact:
Everyday study life
Are you experiencing discrimination, sexual harassment or violence?
You are not alone. You can find support here. ›
Gender equality representative
If you are or have been affected by discrimination, sexualized harassment or violence at the university, you can contact the equal opportunities officer at the University of Siegen directly. She offers you support and advice - confidentially and anonymously.
Contact:
🌐 Gender equality representative
📧 gleichstellungsbeauftragte@uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0)271/740-2227
Studying with a disability or chronic illness?
If you are studying with a disability or chronic illness, you can find many support services here that can help you. ›
Advice on compensation for disadvantages and all questions relating to student life
The representative for disability issues will help you if you have a disability or chronic illness - from choosing a course of study to examinations. Whether it's about compensation for disadvantages, aids or starting a career, you can get support here for your studies.
Contact:
🕒 Tuesdays and Thursdays in person, daily by telephone
📧 behindertenberatung@uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0)271/740-4233
📍 AR-D 4105
Inclusive tutors
Inclusion tutors at the University of Siegen help students with disabilities or chronic illnesses in their studies - from the implementation of accessible materials and online teaching to accessible events and awareness for more inclusion on campus.
Contact:
🌐 Special assistance for support at the university
📧 behindertenberatung@uni-siegen.deAdditional support for blind and hearing or visually impaired students
The library at the University of Siegen has a workstation for the blind that is specially designed to meet the needs of blind and visually impaired students. In addition, hearing-impaired students can use borrowable FM receivers and mobile induction loops to make attending events and lectures easier.
Contact:
🌐 Special assistance for support at the university
📧 behindertenberatung@uni-siegen.deParking for severely disabled students
Students with limited mobility can get a disabled parking space on campus by asking the disability officer. It is also possible to apply for a refund of the semester ticket fee from the AStA Social Department. Contact:
🌐 Special assistance for support at the university
📧 behindertenberatung@uni-siegen.deSupport for the severely disabled students in the Mensa
The Studierendenwerk Siegen offers support for blind, visually impaired and wheelchair users when eating in the Mensa. Call the kitchen management and request assistance - a member of staff will help with the menu, picking up the food and returning the dishes.
Contact:
🌐 Gastronomy Studierendenwerk Siegen
📧 info@studierendenwerk.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0)271/740-3129
Rooms for childcare, breastfeeding or resting pregnant women?
There are special rooms for parents and expectant mothers where you can rest, breastfeed and look after your child. ›
Family rooms
Here you will find family rooms with baby changing and breastfeeding facilities, play and sleeping areas for children and workstations for longer stays. The rooms are perfect for resting, working or networking with other parents.
Contact:
Childcare during your studies?
Studying with a child can be a challenge. Here you can find contacts that can help you with childcare. ›
BeKind
The family service office at the university of Siegen supports you in your search for flexible childcare providers via the online portal “BeKind”. Certified childcare providers introduce themselves and contact is organized via the Family Service Office - perfect for short-term or regular childcare.
Contact:
📧 familienservice.gleichstellung@uni-siegen.de
Flexi
Flexible childcare (Flexi) is a collaborative project of the university and the Studierendenwerk, offers hourly childcare by educational professionals - perfect if you need flexible support. There are nine places that can be booked online and three emergency places that can be reserved by telephone.
Contact:
🌐 Flexi
📧 flexi@studierendenwerk.uni-siegen.de
Day nursery
The toodler room ("Krabbelstube") is a self-designed room for childcare from and for student parents. It is free of charge if you take care of of your children yourself, and opening hours are very flexible - possible during the semester, semester breaks or at weekends
Contact:
📧 krabbelstube-unisiegen@web.de
📍 AR-C 3001
Financial support for students with family responsibilities?
There are various financial support options for studying parents. You can find an overview of possible funding options here. ›
Family emergency fund
The family emergency fund helps you as a student with family responsibilities if you are in an acute financial emergency to prevent you from having to drop out of your studies
Contact:
📧 familienservice.gleichstellung@uni-siegen.de
Family scholarship
The family scholarship is a classic scholarship that supports you as a student with family responsibilities in financially difficult situations so you can complete your degree.
Contact:
Study funding and scholarships?
Studying can be a financial struggle, but there are different ways to get support. You can find information on funding options here. ›
Central student advisory service
The central student advisory service can help you with tips on student benefits (BAföG), scholarships and other funding options at a consultation appointment.
Contact:
🌐 Options for financing your studies (DE)
📞 +49 (0)271/740-4946
📍 Building F-S, Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Studierendenwerk
The Studierendenwerk guides you on applying for student benefits (BAföG) and other financial aid.
Contact:
Community
Engaging and networking in religion and faith?
Faith and spirituality can be an important support during your studies. Here you will find opportunities to connect with others. ›
Student communities
There are various student communities at the University of Siegen that offer space for exchange, encounters and community on topics such as faith, religion and culture. These are open to all students and regularly organize events and activities.
Contact:
University policy engagement and networking?
If you want to make a difference at your university, you can take action in many ways. Here are a few options. ›
Student councils
The student councils represent student interests at the university. If you have problems with lecturers or any uncertainties or difficulties during your studies, the student councils are the first point of contact.
Contact:
🌐 Student councils (DE)
AStA
The AStA also represents the students at the university. It looks after your interests, organizes events and offers advice on various topics related to studying.
Contact:
Engage and network culturally?
Creativity and culture can be a valuable enrichment during your studies. You can find offers here. ›
uniEnsembles
The uniEnsembles at the University of Siegen bring music from baroque to jazz to the stage every semester. Whether choir, orchestra, big band or JRP ensemble - anyone who wants to take part is always welcome!
Contact:
Appropriate ArtAppreciation
Appropriate ArtAppreciation is a student initiative that organizes creative events with music, dance and an open stage in Siegen. Anyone can take part - whether on stage, in workshops or behind the scenes. Together, creative potential is promoted and everyone is offered a stage.
Contact:
Involement and networking on equal rights?
If you would like to get involved in equal rights, various initiatives offer you the opportunity to become active. ›
BIPOC Society
The BIPOC Society at the University of Siegen is committed to greater representation and equal rights for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). It promotes solidarity among students through educational and cultural events.
Contact:
📧 sabrina.anderson@student.uni-siegen.de & yvonne.opiyo@student.uni-siegen.de
queer@uni
queer@uni represents the interests of lesbian, gay, queer, bisexual and transgender students. The department regularly organizes events such as lectures, discussions, movie nights and parties.
Contact:
Wo.Men - the autonomous women's department
Women and men are still far from equal - there is still a lot to do. The aim is to play an active role in shaping women's policy and to campaign against stereotypes and discrimination. The aim is to achieve a society in which no one is judged differently on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. Anyone interested in feminism is cordially invited to attend or contact us on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in room AR-H 105/2.
Contact:
Involvement and networking in media and journalism?
For anyone interested in media and journalism, the University of Siegen offers many opportunities to get involved creatively, gain practical experience and expand your network. ›
CampusTV
CampusTV is the student television program at the University of Siegen and offers you the opportunity to try your hand at various areas such as editing, presenting, camera work or editing. No previous experience is necessary - the team will be happy to support you.
Contact:
Film workshop
The film workshop provides a place for all film enthusiasts to meet and discuss films, produce their own or make new contacts. It offers support with technical, aesthetic and practical questions relating to film production and criticism.
Contact:
Literalists
The student initiative offers a platform for your texts - whether journalistic or literary. Here you can publish your work, discuss it and get in touch other creative minds. If you are interested in joining the team, you are welcome to attend the editorial meetings or the regulars' table.
Contact:
📧 literalisten@phil.uni-siegen.de
mediazine - THE campus magazine
mediazine is the campus magazine of the University of Siegen. It covers topics on society, culture, media and technology and is published both in print and online. Anyone can contribute - whether in writing, layout, photography or in the social media department. The focus revolves around creativity and transparency, and there are no fixed hierarchies.
Contact:
Photo AG
The Photo AG at the University of Siegen is a student initiative in which photography enthusiasts can exchange and deepen their experiences. It operates a laboratory for developing analog black-and-white films and images, equipped with 3 enlargers and other accessories.
Contact:
Radius 92.1
Radius 92,1 is the campus radio station of the University of Siegen - by students for students. The editorial team consists of students from various departments and reports on everything that is relevant to them: current university information, events, leisure tips and more. There's also lots of good music: the latest singles before they hit the charts, as well as tracks from the alternative, rock, hip-hop and R'n'B genres.
Contact:
Involvement and networking in sport?
Sport can provide an important balance to your studies and create community. ›
University sports
University sports offers a diverse, flexible and affordable range of activities - from fitness and Zumba to team sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Contact:
📞 +49 (0)271/740-4550
Involvement and networking in technology, electronics or engineering?
If you are interested in technology, electronics or engineering, there are many opportunities to get involved, gain practical experience and expand your network. ›
eLab
The eLab offers its own electronics laboratory especially for students. Here you have the opportunity to gather practical experience with technical projects and experiments.
The lab has two work areas with soldering stations, measuring devices and PCs, which are optimally equipped for your projects.
Contact:
🌐 eLab
📞 +49 (0)271/740-4367
📍 H-H 002
Speeding Scientists Siegen e. V.
The Speeding Scientists Siegen (s3racing) are the racing team of the University of Siegen. Every year since 2008, students have been building their own formula racing car and taking part in international competitions.
Anyone who loves technology and teamwork can join!
Contact:
Fab Lab Siegen
The Fab Lab Siegen is an open, interdisciplinary workshop at the University of Siegen where you can experiment creatively and make (almost) anything yourself. No matter what previous knowledge you have - here you can implement ideas, share know-how and collaborate with others.
Contact:
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 – 3185
📍 Sandstraße 26, 57072 Siegen
Networking opportunities for international students?
As an international in a new country, it can be challenging to settle in, make contacts and feel comfortable. You can find support here. ›
Student Living Room
Have a warm welcome in the student living room where you can relax, meet new people and chat with each other in a comforting environment. You can also participate in self-care activities, like stress relief workshops or play borad games. This offer targets international students mostly but is also available for every student of the University of Siegen.
Contact:
📍 F-S 222, 3rd floor, Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Forging International Talents – FIT in Siegen
The project supports you as an international student in successfully mastering your studies. There are regular workshops and events on well-being and social integration.
Contact:
🌐 Forging International Talents – FIT in Siegen
📧 maria.eivarfonseca@zv.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -3909
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Intercultural offers?
Intercultural activities encourage exchange between different cultures and promote mutual understanding. Here you will find opportunities to get involved in intercultural activities and discover new perspectives. ›
Buddy-Program
The Buddy Program at the University of Siegen connects international students with local students who support them with questions about their studies and everyday life. You can take part in shared activities and cultural events, creating an intercultural exchange that facilitates orientation and creates new connections.
Contact:
📧 lena.buerger@zv.uni-siegen.de
Erasmus Student Network
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Siegen is a voluntary initiative at the University of Siegen that regularly organizes excursions and events. Its aim is to offer students the opportunity to make new contacts, explore the city of Siegen and promote intercultural exchange - in line with the theme “Students helping students”.
Contact:
International Stammtisch
The International Stammtisch takes place every Thursday and offers German and international students the opportunity to meet up over a drink in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends.
Contact:
📧 isa-incoming@zv.uni-siegen.de
Laguage Tandem
Learn a new language in a direct exchange with native speakers! With the language tandem, you can improve your foreign language skills and gain intercultural insights - with the opportunity to receive a certificate of participation.
Contact:
📧 sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -3002
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen
Laguage Cafe
Come to the language café and talk about culture, regional studies and personal topics in a relaxed atmosphere - with games, conversations and a cup of coffee or tea! No matter what language you speak, here you will find language partners and support to improve your language skills.
Contact:
📧 sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de
📞 +49 (0) 271 740 -3002
📍 Sandstraße 16-18, 57072 Siegen