Department of Engineering and Communication
Student information
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!
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.
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.
Current dates of the department, the language centre and the library
20.
February
2026
Kick-off-Meeting Podcasting course in the lecture-free period: Learn English - Produce Media - Share Knowledge
Podcasts are everywhere - and they are more than entertainment. They make learning flexible, mobile, and accessible. Creating a podcast can do the same for your English and your study skills: it helps you learn how to plan ideas, write scripts, collaborate, manage tech, speak clearly, and deliver content in a way people actually want to listen to.
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26.
March
2026
Faculty Council Meeting IWK
The Faculty Council is the highest decision-making body of the Faculty of IWK and is responsible for all matters relating to the faculty, 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.
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News and offers for students
Departmental secretariat
Location
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 157
Address
Grantham-Allee 20
53757 Sankt Augustin
Telephone
+49 2241 865 301
Location
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 157
Address
Grantham-Allee 20
53757 Sankt Augustin
Telephone
+49 2241 865 301Contact points
Departmental Office Engineering and Communication
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 157
Opening hours
Montag bis Donnerstag: 09:00 - 15:00 Uhr
Freitag: 09:00 - 14:00 Uhr
IWK Student Council
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 041
Opening hours
Mondays to Fridays: just drop by!
Service Point IT Department IWK
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Opening hours
weekdays
Service Point Technology (tools and components)
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 039.2 (durch die Tür zur Maschinenhalle und dann erste Tür rechts)
Opening hours
Montag - Freitag: 08:30 - 16:30 (während der Vorlesungszeit)