Department of Engineering and Communication

Student information

Dear students, welcome to the Department of Engineering and Communication. Here you will find information relevant to all our degree programmes.

General information about starting your studies

Starting your studies is an important step in your academic life. We look forward to accompanying you and are happy to help you get started. Visit our welcome events at the start of the semester. We warmly welcome you!

Information for first-semester students from the faculty

Information on welcome events and helpful links for organising your studies

The Ersti programme offers recommendations for starting your studies

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University systems and e-learning tools

At our university, you have access to central IT systems, licences for external applications and a comprehensive range of digital teaching and learning resources. You can conveniently log in to many of these systems via the Identity Management MIA after registering once. Some examples are listed here. Click on the first box for an overview of all systems.

The central IT services of the H-BRS for students

The LEA learning platform & the BIB's digital learning programme

Microsoft 365 Education - licences for H-BRS students

Bib-Discover - The library's media offer

Study organisation and planning of the IWK department

It is very important to us in the department to accompany and support you on your study path in the best possible way. We want you to feel that you are in good hands with us and that you can complete your studies in a structured and appreciative environment. On the university's e-learning platform, LEA, you will find all the information you need about your degree programme, as well as FAQs on frequently asked questions from students.

Study information on LEA (timetables, notices etc.)

Examination matters (LEA)

IWK Student Council

Study counselling

Official announcements of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

For International Students

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Current dates of the department, the language centre and the library

All dates of the department

09.

May
2026

bluedot FM No. 20: High-tech: Technologies that influence our lives

On 9 May, the student radio show bluedot FM will be celebrating its 20th assignment. Presenters Liv Müllerke and Melanie Kruse will lead the audience through a technology-focused programme

20.

May
2026

Workshop Writing Centre: How to write an international CV

Are you applying for a semester abroad or perhaps work experience in an English-speaking country? Then you will need an international CV

21.

May
2026

Faculty council meeting IWK

The Department Council is the highest decision-making body of the Department of IWK and is responsible for all matters relating to the Department, unless another responsibility is expressly specified. The meetings of the Faculty Council are generally open to the public. An exception to this are agenda items relating to personnel decisions.

22.

May
2026

Exam Date: Oxford Test of English

As a licensed test centre, the Language Centre is offering regular test dates for the Oxford Test of English (OTE) at Sankt Augustin campus.

10.

June
2026

Workshop Writing Centre: How to write for university I

Are you writing a paper in English for uni? This workshop offers helpful tips on how to do that. It will introduce you to academic writing in English and help you to improve your writing.

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17.

June
2026

Workshop Writing Centre: How to write a thesis I (BA & MA)

Are you in the process of writing your thesis? Are you wondering how to begin, how to structure your text? Are you maybe wondering what you should be doing and what you should avoid? Can you use AI? This workshop might help you to answer all these questions and more.

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18.

June
2026

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.

Job portal "Stellenwerk" at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences

Whether it's an internship, student job or entry-level job - you'll find a large selection of jobs in the region with us. At Stellenwerk, you can simply filter according to your preferences or subject areas and find the right job for you.

To the Stellenwerk job exchange