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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

01.

September
2026

Brückenkurse Bachelor-Studiengänge WS 26/27 Informatik

Brückenkurse für die Erstsemester in den Bachelorstudiengängen Informatik

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08.

September
2026

Wie geht Studium? So geht Studium!

Die Allgemeine Studienberatung informiert Erstsemester-Studierende darüber, wie das Studium an der H-BRS funktioniert und welche Aspekte entscheidend sind, um ein Studium erfolgreich zu gestalten.

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11.

September
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.

12.

September
2026

Library Sankt Augustin Campus: opening later than usual

The library on the Sankt Augustin campus will be open on 12 September 2026 from 16:00 to 22:00.

14.

September
2026

Welcome first semester Applied Biology (BSc)

On Monday, 14 Sept 2026 the welcome and onboarding, as well as the kick-off of the introductory weeks for the BSc Applied Biology freshmen in the winter semester 26/27 will take place at the Rheinbach campus...

15.

September
2026

BibLounge: Bibliotheks-Basics - Zugang zu LEA, Ressourcen und Services

17.

September
2026

Studieneinstieg im Blick: Offene Fragerunde

In der offenen Fragerunde der Allgemeinen Studienberatung können Sie alles ansprechen, was Sie aktuell beschäftigt. Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit, Antworten auf Ihre Fragen zu erhalten und von den Fragen Ihrer Mitstudierenden zu profitieren.

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17.

September
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung 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.

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

Examination Service - 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