Studying at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Information for students

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Where are the contact points responsible for me and which ones exist at all? How do I access the university's internal systems? Who supports me when I study as a parent? Where do I find a flat and how do I finance my studies? We would like to support you in answering these and similar questions with the information on this website.

Welcome, dear first semester students

Hey you! Good to have you with us. We have summarised the most important information for you here so that you have the easiest possible start to your studies.

Information for first semester students

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International Students

You come from abroad and are new to the H-BRS? Welcome! We have compiled the most important information for you on the International Students page. You can access the page via the button below.

International Students

Current events

05.

December
2025

Change to the examination registration period

In order to be able to offer support during the exam registration period, the examination boards of the Department of Computer Science have brought forward the registration period for the exams for the 2025/2026 winter semester to the period before the university closes.

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16.

December
2025

BibLounge: Prokrastination

16.

December
2025

Workshop: Zukunftsfähige Geschäftsmodelle - So werden Ideen kreislauffähig (neuer Termin)

Wie kann ich ein Unternehmen gründen, das Verantwortung übernimmt und trotzdem wirtschaftlich ist? In diesem Workshop findet ihr Antworten. Ihr lernt Strategien kennen, mit denen Menschen heute auf knapper werdende Ressourcen, steigende Erwartungen und komplexe Herausforderungen reagieren – ob mit einer Gründung, einem Projekt oder einer Idee für Veränderung. Ihr braucht kein Vorwissen mitzubringen, stattdessen nur Neugier und den Wunsch nach Veränderung.

17.

December
2025

Vortrag: Wenn Waren wandern: Wissenschaftliche Perspektiven auf Lieferketten, Warenströme, Produktionsnetzwerke - und eine dekoloniale Kritik

Am Mittwoch, den 17. Dezember findet der zweite Termin der Reihe "Sustainability in Trade!? - Menschenrechte und Umweltschutz in Lieferketten" im Rahmen der Ringvorlesung "Zwischenrufe zur Sozialpolitik" statt.

17.

December
2025

Workshop Writing Centre: How to write a letter of motivation

Are you applying for a semester abroad or perhaps work experience in an English-speaking country? This workshop, offered by the Writing Centre, will enable you to write a letter of motivation (LoM).

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18.

December
2025

Fachbereichsratssitzung IWK

Der Fachbereichsrat ist das höchste beschlussfassende Organ des Fachbereichs IWK und zuständig in allen Angelegenheiten des Fachbereichs, soweit keine andere Zuständigkeit ausdrücklich bestimmt ist. Die Sitzungen des Fachbereichsrats sind in der Regel öffentlich. Eine Ausnahme bilden Tagesordnungspunkte zu Personalentscheidungen.

06.

January
2026

Ask the Student Advice Centre – telephone consultation hour for students

The Student Advice Centre offers two telephone consultation hours for students after the lecture-free period on 06.01. and 07.01.2026. It is not necessary to make an appointment in advance.

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06.

January
2026

BibLounge: E-Klausuren mit Dynexite schreiben

Where is what?

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University and District Library

Hennef Campus

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Rheinbach Campus

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Sankt Augustin Campus

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Student Councils, AStA and StuPa of H-BRS

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Language Centre

E-mail, web tools, internet access

The Institute for IT Service provides an overview of the university's central IT services for students here. Support is provided by the ServicePoints of the departments. If you have any questions or problems, please contact the relevant ServicePoint directly.

Services for students

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What's served in the canteen today?

The Studierendenwerk operates a canteen and cafeteria at each of the university's locations in Sankt Augustin and Rheinbach. You can find current information about the opening times and closures during the semester break on the Studierendenwerk website.

To the current menu

To the canteen app

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Financial support

Study Financing

Support in case of financial difficulties

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Competitions and Tenders

Scholarships and Funding Programmes

Jobbing during studies

Get to know employers in the region

Stellenwerk: Job portal of H-BRS

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Information on working while studying

Job market of the Bonn Student Services Organisation

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Representation of the Interests of Student Assistants

Accommodation

Below is some information on finding accommodation for students in the Bonn/Rhine-Sieg region. It is advisable to actively search for a flat or room as early as possible, or to develop a plan for a temporary solution for the first time.

Overview of housing offers

Accommodation for international students

Counselling and help during studies

HELP advice center

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Advice For Students

International Office

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Examination Service

Course Guidance Services

Inclusion at H-BRS

Trusted representatives at the university

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Psychological Counselling at the H-BRS

Study and family

Students with children face special challenges in their everyday lives. The combination of studying, raising children and providing financial security for the family requires a lot of organisational skills, flexibility and resilience from student parents. The Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg would like to support parents and pregnant students with the advice and information provided by the HELP advice centre.

Further information

Formal

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Lecture Periods

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Official announcements of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Exemption from Germany semester ticket and social contributions

Leave of Absence

De-registration and transition from Bachelor to Master

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Mutterschutz für Studentinnen

Prüfungsservice - Formulare

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Re-registration

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Semester fee and Administrative fees

Culture & Social Issues

Kinderuni im Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

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Room of Silence

The BIGLive - a band of H-BRS Alumni

Zu Gast auf dem Sofa: Mai Thi Ngyen-Kim mit Susanne Kundmüller-Bianchini

Cultural events in the library: readings, podcasts and more

Weltoffene Hochschulen gegen Fremdenfeindlichkeit

BRS Motorsport

Fairtrade University H-BRS

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Flüchtlingsinitiative an der H-BRS

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In unison: fair - respectful - diverse

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The HörsaalEINS University Choir

Initiative Respekt! Time for Diversity, Time for Sustainability

Gesunde Hochschule

The aim of the "Gesunde Hochschule" project is to expand the range of health-promoting measures in line with demand and thus support your health! You can find all the important information here.

About Gesunde Hochschule

Offers for students