Besides studying, there are other issues that are important in everyday life. For example, the various ways for financing your studies, one of the most common being taking a job. When a child joins the family, this also influences study planning and financing. Existing (financial) plans have to be reconsidered. Also, studying can bring further challenges if a chronic illness or disability affects daily life.


Events in English

 (More events are planned. We will keep you up to date.)

International Meet Up

Meet Up For International Students

Ein runder Tisch mit Blumen drauf.

What? Come by to this International Meet Up, ask your questions, drink tea, get to know other students and have fun.

  • How to settle down in Leipzig? Tips, tricks and information by two experienced social counsellors from Studentenwerk Leipzig.
  • What’s going on in town? Events, news, offers for students in Leipzig and more.
  • What´s on your mind right now? Bring your questions, thoughts and ideas. 

For whom? Students from all Leipzig universities who feel they belong to the group of international students

When? Every third Wednesday of the month; 4.00-6.00 p.m. 

  • 19 July 2023
  • 16 August 2023
  • 20 September 2023
  • 18 October 2023
  • 15 November 2023
  • 13 December 2023

Where? Tutors Lounge, Nürnberger Str. 42 – room 115 ground floor – 04103 Leipzig


How to deal with German bureaucracy – navigate yourself through!

Workshop

What? Find your way through German bureaucracy. For whom? All students struggeling with German bureaucracy.

  • Empowerment for International Students
  • Know your rights and duties towards German authorities and how to navigate yourself through.
  • Get useful hints and tips and tricks on paperwork and how to handle personal appointments in authorities. 

Dates and registration

  • When? 16th November 2023, 4.00-6.00 p.m.
  • Where? Tutors Lounge, Nürnberger Str. 42 – room 115 ground floor – 04103 Leipzig
  • Registration necessary - please register via our online tool.

There will be time for questions and exchange afterwards. The event is held in English (German is also possible).


How to finance your studies in Leipzig? Overview about the options for international students.

Lecture

In this event, various options for financing your studies are presented, for whom they are eligible and what to look out for. Learn more about workiing next to your studies and scholarships. as well as BAföG, social benefits and loans. The event is open to all international students from Leipzig's universities. 

The information event covers topics such as:

  • How many hours of working are allowed?
  • How much money am I allowed to earn?
  • Which different job types do exist?
  • Where can I find jobs?
  • What kind of scholarships do exist? 
  • What is important when applying for a scholarship?
  • and many more.

Dates and registration

You can find the dates for this workshop and a registration possibility in our online scheduling

  • 3.00 to 4.00 p.m.
  • Event in English language
  • Link to the event: will be sent by email after registration. 

(Access to) the Health Care System in Germany

Lecture

Get tips and information from an experienced social counsellor from Studentenwerk Leipzig. We will discuss questions like:

  • How do I find a general practitioner?
  • Are there English-language services?
  • Can I just go to a specialist?
  • What do I do with a sick note as a student? 
  • What does my health insurance pay for and what do I have to pay privately? and many more.

There will be time for questions and exchange afterwards. 

  • Event in English
  • Registration via online scheduling
  • The date will be announced here soon

Events in German

Nachwuchs erwartet – Was ich vor der Geburt wissen sollte!

Lecture

Schwangerschaft im Studium Sozialberatung

The time before birth, is shaped by the many questions that expectant student parents have: When do I have to take care of the paternity acknowledgment and custody declaration? What financial support benefits can I apply for during pregnancy, and how do I best organize my studies? All these topics will be discussed in the event and there will also be time for your questions. The event is open to all students at Leipzig universities and their partners.

Dates and registration

  • Every two months on Wednesday

  • 5.00 to 6.00 p.m.
  • You can see the exact dates and also register for the event via our online tool.
  • Event in German Language

Where:

  • Student Family Center (StuFaz), Nürnberger Straße 42, 04109 Leipzig
  • The front entrance is only available via stairs, the back door can be accessed with a buggy as well. Please ring the bell. 

Studium in Schwangerschaft oder mit Kind(ern) – Informationen rund um Finanzierung und Studienorganisation

Lecture

Studium mit Kind Sozialberatung Finanzierung Organisation

In this lecture, student parents (and parents-to-be) will receive information on all aspects of financing your studies with child(ren). Options from BAföG to housing benefit, SGB II benefits to children's allowance, parental allowance and education allowance provided by the state will be discussed. Afterwards, there will be time for questions. The event is open to all students at Leipzig universities and their partners.   

Dates and registration

  • Every two months on Wednesday
  • 5.00 to 6.00 p.m.
  • You can see the exact dates and also register for the event via our online tool.
  • Event in German Language

Where:

  • Student Family Center (StuFaz), Nürnberger Straße 42, 04109 Leipzig
  • The front entrance is only available via stairs, the back door can be accessed with a buggy as well. Please ring the bell. 

Alleinerziehenden-Café

Meeting in presence

The café for single parents is offering all student parents that feel like belonging to the group of single parents and study at one of the universities/academies covered by Studentenwerk Leipzig the possibility to get involved in a mutual exchange. While having coffee and cake, they can also benefit from the experiences of other single parents. Upon request and if necessary, the Social Counselling service is looking forward to organise professional presentations on right of contact, maintenance, financing for single parents and much more. The single parent café is an open meeting point, for this reason no registration is required.

Children are warmly welcome, but please note that there will be no separate care for them. 

Dates:

  • Every last Wednesday from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.
  • 25 October 2023
  • 29 November 2023

Where:

  • Student Family Center (StuFaz), Nürnberger Straße 42, 04109 Leipzig
  • Please note that the front door is only accessible via stairs. The back door can also be reached with a buggy. We would like to ask you to ring the bell. 

Runder Tisch: Studierende mit Beeinträchtigung/chronischer Erkrankung

Meeting

Studium Beeinträchtigung Sozialberatung

This regularly held round table is open to students from all Leipzig universities who feel they belong to the target group of students with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities. It is meant to provide an opportunity to get in touch with each other, to exchange ideas and information.

Dates and registration

  • The dates for 2024 will be announced here soon
  • 4.00 to 5.30 p.m.
  • Event in German language
  • Meeting point:
    • In front of the entrance of the Center for Social Services (CSS), Gutenbergplatz 4 (back of the building).
    • Bus stop: Gutenbergplatz with Tram 15
    • Barrier-free toilets are available at the CSS.
    • If assistance with travel is required, please contact: sozialberatung {{ätt}} studentenwerk-leipzig {{punkt}} de

Registration for the event is not necessary. 

We are committed to making our events as barrier-free as possible. You can help us to ensure this if you let us know about any kind of support needed for the round table at sozialberatung {{ätt}} studentenwerk-leipzig {{punkt}} de

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Jobben neben dem Studium

Lecture

Jobben während Studium Sozialberatung

Having to earn money while studying is part of everyday life for many students in Germany. In total, about two thirds of all students have a side job. This lecture offers students from all universities in Leipzig an overview over the subject of working while studying. The lecture will answear the following questions:

  • How do I find a job?
  • How many hours am I allowed to work while studying?
  • What rights and duties do I have as a student worker?
  • What different forms of employment exist and how can they be combined?

Dates and registration

  • If you are interested, please register via our online tool.
  • 25 October 2023
  • 4.15 to 5.15 p.m.
  • Event in German language
  • Link to the event: ill be sent via e-mail after registration.

One-off events

Rechtsvortragsreihe: Unterhaltsansprüche im Studium & Kindsunterhalt

Lectures

Keynote speech and Q&A session: What do your parents have to pay - maintenance claims during your studies

  • Date: Thursday, 16 November, 2023
  • Time: 4.00 to 6.00 p.m.
  • Speakers: lawyers of SAMMLER & MÜLLER
  • Place: Tutors' Lounge, Nürnberger Str. 42, 04103 Leipzig
  • Registration via our online booking calendar 

Contents:

Children who study are entitled to maintenance – still after their 18th birthday. Normally, the maintenance claim is only ineffective with the conclusion of the first vocational training. But which parent generally has to pay until then? On what does the amount of child maintenance depend and what about child allowance? These and further urgent questions will be answered by the lawyers of the law office SAMMLER & MÜLLER during the first event.

Keynote speech and Q&A session: "Child maintenance and handling models with their effects on child maintenance"

  • Date: Thursday, 30 November, 2023
  • Time: 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
  • Speakers: Lawyers of SAMMLER & MÜLLER
  • Place: Tutors' Lounge, Nürnberger Str. 42, 04103 Leipzig
  • Registration via our online booking calendar 

Contents:

Children are entitled to child maintenance. If the parents live together with their child, the question normally does not arise, but which clamis are there if other living constellations and support models are the case? Which connection is there between child maintenance and support model? What do I have to pay attention to if I think about a support model? Do I have maintenance claims towards the other parent (child support)? These and further urgent questions will be answered by the lawyers of the law office SAMMLER & MÜLLER during the second event.


Schuldenfrei studieren trotz Inflation – Tipps und Tricks für Dein Studienbudget

Online event

Part I: Dealing with unpaid bills, reminders and the like as well as tips on debt traps and saving potentials 

Date and registration:

  • Part I: 28 November 2023
  • 4.00 to 5.00 p.m.
  • Registration via our online booking calendar
  • The link to the event will be sent to you via e-mail after registration

Part II: Taking out an (education) loan under the current circumstances up to an overdraft facility and "Pfändungsschutzkonto" as well as tips on debt traps and saving potentials 

Date and registration:

  • Part II: 5 December 2023
  • 4.00 to 5.00 p.m.
  • Registration via our online booking calendar
  • The link to the event will be sent to you via e-mail after registration

You find it is difficult to cope with university tasks at home by yourself? Home studying with child(ren) confronts you with growing challenges?

Our Psychosocial Counselling Service offers offers various group services that provide professional counselling, psychological support, a lot of information and the exchange of experiences with other students.

Group offers