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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.

August
2026

Abschlusspräsentationen Seminare Juli 2026

Sie sind herzlich eingeladen, auch in diesem Semester die Abschlussvorträge zu den angefertigten Seminararbeiten in den Master-Studiengängen Informatik und Cyber Security & Privacy zu besuchen.

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10.

August
2026

Start-up Summer School 2026

Your own start-up in 5 days: this is the Start-up Summer School organised by the Start-up-Manufaktur and the Transfer Center enaCom (University of Bonn). Here you will develop your own start-up ideas in a team. You will be supported by our experienced coaches and learn everything you need to know about founding a company. In addition, successful founders enrich our programme with authentic insights into the real start-up world.

10.

August
2026

Codeshare Teaching and Learning Summer School 2026

Once again this year, students at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg will have the opportunity to take part in our digital and international courses free of charge from 10th to 28th August 2026.

15.

August
2026

FrOSCon 2026 at the H-BRS: Experience open source on 15 and 16 August

On 15 and 16 August 2026, FrOSCon (Free and Open Source Software Conference) will once again open its doors at the Sankt Augustin campus of H-BRS. The conference is aimed at developers, those with an interest in IT, students, businesses and anyone with a passion for free software and open source.

20.

August
2026

Company Visit

Cultural programme organised by the International Office for international students.

26.

August
2026

Save the date: gamescom 2026

The Departments of Computer Science, Engineering and Communication (IWK), Management Sciences (WiWi) and the Institute of Visual Computing (IVC) will be presenting exciting student-led projects at Gamescom 2026. Come along and try them out for yourself!

01.

September
2026

Brückenkurse in den Bachelorstudiengängen WS 26/27 Informatik

Brückenkurse für die Erstsemester in den Bachelorstudiengängen Informatik

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07.

September
2026

Ankommen im Studium und an der H-BRS

Erstsemester-Studierende erfahren in der Infoveranstaltung, was Sie tun können, damit Sie sich schnell im Studienalltag zurechtfinden und wohlfühlen. Die Allgemeine Studienberatung informiert zudem über die typischen Herausforderungen, die beim Studieneinstieg auftreten können.

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Where is what?

University and District Library

Hennef Campus

Rheinbach Campus

Sankt Augustin Campus

Student Councils, AStA and StuPa of H-BRS

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

Competitions and Tenders

Scholarships and Funding Programmes

Jobbing during studies

Get to know employers in the region

Stellenwerk: Job portal of H-BRS

Information on working while studying

Job market of the Bonn Student Services Organisation

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

Advice For H-BRS Students

International Office

Examination Service

Course Guidance Services

Inclusion at H-BRS

Trusted representatives at the university

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

Lecture Periods

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

Maternity protection for students

Examinations Office - Forms

Re-registration

Semester fee and Administrative fees

Culture & Social Issues

Kinderuni im Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Room of Silence

The BIGLive - a band of H-BRS Alumni

Cultural events in the library: readings, podcasts and more

Weltoffene Hochschulen gegen Fremdenfeindlichkeit

BRS Motorsport

Fairtrade University H-BRS

Flüchtlingsinitiative an der H-BRS

In unison: fair - respectful - diverse

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