Quick start

Welcome to the Student Advisory Service

We provide advice on all aspects of studying.

Advice for

Prospective students

  • Help choosing a programme
  • Degree course content, requirements and professional opportunities
  • Opportunities for entering higher education
  • Applying, selection procedures and starting your studies
  • Living in Magdeburg and Stendal

Doubts about your studies

  • Study organization and study problems
  • Doubts about your choice of study program – changing subjects and dropping out

Doubts about your studies

    Students

    • Organisational matters and problems relating to studying
    • Doubts about the decision to study – changes of programme and discontinuing study
    • Applying for a higher semester
    • Personal and social crises
    • Studying for a Master’s: opportunities and requirements

    Ask the AI!

    Our new AI-Chatbot gathers its knowledge exclusively from the websites of the university, reads and answers questions in German or English, and is available 24/7!

    In the top bar above the dialogue window, you can select a study program if your question is specifically related to one, or just leave it blank for genereal inquries.

    Important: please do not enter any personal data into the dialogue!

    Click here to proceed to the Chatbot

     

    Individual guidance

    Opening hours

    MondayNo consultation hours
    Tuesday

    9.30 am to 12.30 pm
    2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

    Wednesday2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
    Thursday

    9.30 am to 12.30 pm
    2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

    FridayNo consultation hours

    Booking an appointment

    Please arrange an appointment in advance by telephone or email if you would like to come to the campus for a consultation. This will ensure that we have enough time to talk to you and avoids waiting times.

    You are welcome to make an appointment directly within the office hours.

    We are also happy to answer your questions by phone or email. In addition, you can contact us via WhatsApp or arrange an appointment for a video chat.

    Further study guidance services

    Orientation events

    Use our orientation events to find out more about the University and to find the right degree programme for you! Here is an overview of our open days and other events.

    Find out more (Information in German)

    University guidance for school classes

    Whether it’s swapping the classroom for a lecture theatre or bringing lecturers straight to the school – we offer school groups an insight into university life.

    Programmes for schools
    (Information in German)

    Student Advisory Service on tour

    The team from the Student Advisory Service travels all around Germany to answer your questions about studying at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences.

    Upcoming dates (Information in German)

    Counselling services offered by partners

    Studentenwerk Magdeburg

    Psychosocial Counselling for Students

    Financial questions concerning your studies

    Living in a student residence

    Social Issues and Counselling

    Beratungsnetzwerk Queraufstieg

    Logo Beratungsnetzwerk Queraufstieg

    The Beratungsnetzwerk Queraufstieg is the first digital point of contact for young people who are having second thoughts about their studies or who have already dropped out. It provides them with information, guidance and inspiration for a career change.

    Beratungsnetzwerk Queraufstieg

    Handwerkskammer Magdeburg

    Advice on career opportunities in the skilled trades at the Magdeburg campus from 10 am to 12 noon in Building 15, Room 0.06.

    Dates: 20 August, 10 September, 8 October, 5 November, 10 December

    Contact:
    Silke Handschuck
    Email: shandschuck@hwk-magdeburg.de
    Tel: +49 (0) 391 6268 181

    Handwerkskammer Magdeburg

    Contact

    Felix Welz and Lisa-Marie Elzholz

    Tel.: + 49 (0) 391 886 41 06
    E-Mail: study@h2.de

    WhatsApp: 0175 77 22 032 (privacy policy)
    Videochat via Zoom

    Location: Campus Magdeburg, Building 4, Room 0.08.1

    Course offerings at a glance

    Would you like to download all the information in a single, concise document?

    Check course offerings online

    Study Guide (PDF)

    Cover image of the Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences student guide *‘I want to study.’* with the tagline *‘Everything you need to know about studying at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences!’*
    Graphic: Aileen Burkhardt

    FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions and answers about the courses offered by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, the application and admissions process, as well as funding and accommodation in Magdeburg and Stendal.

    Häufig gestellte Fragen
    (Information in German)

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