Social Counselling

We advise you.

The Social Counselling Service is to go for students who have questions concerning their studies, money, family. We offer individual counselling services free of charge and, if wanted, anonymous. Our counselors are bound to medical confidentiality.

Book a counselling appointment

All consultation hours of the Social Counselling

Studying places high demands on students, everyday student life might turn out to be a big challenge. You are not alone during difficult times in your life; Studentenwerk offers you free help and support.

Our Advisory Competence

We are your competent contact persons, if you have questions concerning the following issues:

Studying and pregnancy (organization and financing of studies)
Studying with child(ren) (organization and financing of studies)
Studying with impairment or chronic disease (e.g. disability compensation, finance)
Studying with residence title for specific purposes
Residential Advice
Student jobs
Assessment of possible claims under social law (financial support)
Endangered studies, graduation at risk
Financial emerg e ncies (advice on “Freitisch” vouchers for the Mensa, hardship funds and other possible financial support)
Leaves of absence

You can approach us with other problems as well. Whether you think about commencing to study or already graduate and prepare for professional life – we answer your questions individually and can refer you to the proper authorities and persons.

Our counselling guidelines

We provide counselling that is sensitive to discrimination and based on mutual respect.
We take experiences of violence and discrimination seriously and believe those affected.
We respect diverse life situations, identities, and relationship models.
We work in a gender- and diversity-sensitive way and respect people’s self-identification and pronouns.
We are here to listen to you and your concerns.
Together, we will develop possible solutions and perspectives.
We want to empower you to act as the expert in your own situation.
If appropriate, we can refer you to other counselling services, support organisations, and the relevant public authorities.

Telephone Consultation without Appointment
Open counselling is offered by telephone without an appointment. A conversation lasts about 20 minutes and allows you to get in touch with us quickly.
- Tuesdays 9.00 to 11.00 a.m.
  - +49 1761 9659 674
Individual Counselling with Appointment

For individual counselling, a personal appointment is arranged in advance. You can book an appointment yourself via the online booking calendar with our Social Counsellors.
Our Social Counsellors have different areas of expertise, which you can take into account when booking your appointment. However, all counsellors are happy to support you with your initial enquiry, regardless of their specific focus.
Request by email

Feel free to send an email to sozialberatung@studentenwerk-leipzig.de and briefly describe your concern.
Information Events
We offer information events tailored individually to different target groups.
- overview of our events
Financial support for students
- Hardship funds for students
  - Students suffering from an acute or temporary financial emergency through no fault of their own have, as a rule, the opportunity to apply for financial aid once during their studies. The financial support can be applied for as a interest-free loan without guarantee or as a grant.
- Mensa children’s card and children’s plate
  - Studentenwerk Leipzig support students with children by means of the Mensa children’s card. This card entitles children of students of Leipzig’s universities, starting from the 1st birthday until they reach the age of 10, to receive one free warm meal per day and per child at the student restaurants run by Studentenwerk Leipzig.
- Participation in cultural or sporting events
  - KulturLeben Leipzig & Region has been enabling people with particularly low incomes to participate in the cultural life in Leipzig and the surrounding area free of charge. The Social Counselling Service is social partner of the project and provides support for the application.
- “Freitisch” voucher
  - Students facing a financial hardship they are not responsible for can apply for a “Freitisch” voucher at the Social Counselling service. This voucher is added to the current student card or Mensa card. With the help of the voucher meals and beverages can be purchased in the Studentenwerk’s Mensas and Cafeterias.
Your Feedback

You had a consultation appointment with us? We would be pleased to receive your feedback on our counselling. Please fill out our short online questionnaire (maximum duration 2-3 minutes). Only with your feedback is it possible for us to further develop our services and, if necessary, adapt them to your needs. Thank you very much!
Newsletters for different target groups

We offer different newsletters on the topics of studying with children, international students and students with a disability or chronic diseases.
Simply register by email at sozialberatung@studentenwerk-leipzig.de for the newsletter of your choice.

Our Team

Jana Kuppardt

Head of Department & Contact for International Students

Counselling available in German and English

Phone: +49 1761 96 59 673

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Celina Bohmann

Project Coordinator RaumTeiler & Contact Person for Residential Advice

Appointments are scheduled by arrangement via phone or email. If you have any questions, feel free to call. If we are unavailable, we will return your call.

Counselling available in German and English

Room 403

Mobile: +49 1761 96 59 639

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Linda Christoph

Social Counsellor & Contact Person for Students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses

Counselling available in German and English

Mobile: +49 1761 96 59 679

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Annett Engelmann

Social Counsellor & Contact Person for students with child(ren)/pregnancy

Counselling available in German and English

Phone: +49 1761 96 59 674