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University of Siegen reverses trend in first-year students

At the start of the 2025/26 winter semester, the number of first-year students will rise to more than 2,500 - an increase of more than 11 percent. The university expects around 14,000 students in total.

Erstsemesterbegrüßung Wintersemester 2025/26 Audimax Universität Siegen

Getting Started at the University of Siegen

Learning in genuine community.

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    Over 50 specialized degree programs - interdisciplinary & hands-on

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    Best student/faculty ratio anywhere in NRW

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    Strong foundation for professional success

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Urkundenübergabe Helge-Pross-Preis im Hörsaal am Campus Unteres Schloss.

A plea for freedom, democracy and gender diversity

Prof. Dr. Andrea Maihofer has been awarded the Helge-Pross-Prize of the University of Siegen. The prize honors scientists for outstanding achievements in the field of family and gender research.

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Research

NRW state research report published

The state government and the universities present a state research report for North Rhine-Westphalia for the first time. The University of Siegen is also represented with its research activities.

Top result in psychotherapy studies
Professor Welter gave the Schumpeter Lecture at the SME Assembly 2025
Graphic novel tells the story of NS victims from Siegen
Improving the healing of chronic wounds
Digital bridge between Siegen and Atlanta
Stephanie Neigel - Jazzgesang

Saturdays at 12 - Music at 12 - Stephanie Neigel - Jazz vocals

As part of the long night of music

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Your studies - your world: Go Global

DAAD ambassadors Melanie and Henri talk about their experiences abroad in Finland and Italy.


The semester abroad?
What is it actually? What is it like? What does it do for me?
In a one-hour information event, we will provide an overview of the semester abroad, the application for a semester abroad and the financing of the project with experience reports from DAAD ambassadors.
The event is aimed at students of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities who would like to find out more about the topic.

Details:
When? November 17, 11 a.m. (s.t.)
Where? Webex
https://uni-siegen.webex.com/uni-siegen/j.php?MTID=m0f3400adcf0ae12e00c2a6c78c72e613

No registration is required!
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Luz Pacas: pacas@phil.uni-siegen.de

Holzfiguren mit Doktorhut

Conference Communication - How to Become Visible and Enjoy Networking

Michael Donhauser

Poetry@Rubens - Michael Donhauser reads from his book "Unter dem Nussbaum"

Poetry@Rubens - Michael Donhauser reads from his book "Unter dem Nussbaum"

Zwei Studierende klatschen sich ab

Workshops for students - Relaxed through everyday life

Workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) for students at the University of Siegen

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Lecture series: Work in Progress

Hybrid lecture series

Zwei Studierende klatschen sich ab

Workshops for students - Get started at last

Workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) for students at the University of Siegen

Holzfiguren mit Doktorhut

Positive leadership - leading people and yourself effectively

Model UN Session

16th Sieg Model United Nations Conference

SiegMUN 2025 – Model United Nations Conference in Siegen

Datum: 19.–22. November 2025
Ort: Universität Siegen
Sprache: Englisch
Website & Anmeldung: siegmun.de

Die Siegener Model United Nations Conference (SiegMUN) lädt auch 2025 wieder Studierende aus aller Welt ein, in die Rolle internationaler Diplomatinnen und Diplomaten zu schlüpfen. In realitätsnahen UN-Gremien werden aktuelle globale Herausforderungen diskutiert und Lösungsansätze entwickelt.

Englischsprachige Komitees und Themen:

  • Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
    I. Strengthening Climate Resilience and Food Security
    II. Addressing Climate-Induced Displacement and Human Rights

  • Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
    I. Financing Sustainable Development in Times of Global Economic Uncertainty
    II. Reducing Global Youth Unemployment in the Digital Economy

  • Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)
    I. Preventing Gender-Based Violence in Fragile States
    II. Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism in the Sahel

  • UNESCO (Online Committee, 12–13 December)
    I. Safeguarding Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age
    II. Establishing Global Ethical Standards for Artificial Intelligence

  • United Nations Press Corps (Press Team)
    Journalistic coverage of the conference proceedings.

Hinweis: Die Anmeldung ist bereits geöffnet – sichere dir jetzt deinen Platz unter siegmun.de

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Research projects

The University of Siegen sees itself as a university that aims to conduct, promote and expand excellent research at the highest international level. In doing so, it is committed to the principles of good scientific practice, respect for different subject cultures and research directions, trusting and open interaction in scientific discourse and the recognition and appreciation of researchers' achievements.

Forum Siegen
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Forum Siegen

Fördert den öffentlichen Wissenstransfer mit spannenden Vorträgen zu aktuellen Themen.

Kinderuni
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Kinderuni

Bietet spannende Veranstaltungen für Kinder im Alter von 8–12 Jahren, zweimal jährlich im März und September.

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Mittwochsakademie

Ein Bürgerstudium mit Vorträgen und Kursen zu vielseitigen Themen – offen für alle Interessierten.

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Poetry@Rubens

Eine Lesungsreihe, die Lyrik und Prosa abwechselt.  Autorinnen und Autoren präsentieren spannende Werke.

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12 Uhr

Samstags um 12

Wissenschaftsformate zur besten Marktzeit in Siegen: Wissen und Unterhaltung perfekt kombiniert.

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International exchange universities

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ERASMUS cooperations

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Specialized study programs

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Teacher training programs

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Partial study programs

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Transferstelle connectUS

Als zentrale Transferstelle unterstützen wir unteranderem durch Vermittlung von Kooperationen, Sichtbarmachung und Services. Wir beraten und unterstützen Sie gerne.

Management, Verwaltung, Technik und IT
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Alumniverbund

Sie möchten als Ehemalige der Uni Siegen Ihre Expertise über unser Alumni-Netzwerk einbringen oder selbst von Möglichkeiten der Kooperation profitieren?

Kicker, StartUps, Team
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Entrepreneurship Center

Hier erhalten Sie fachliche und persönliche Unterstützung rund um die Themen Selbstständigkeit, Start-ups und Unternehmensgründung – von der ersten Idee bis zur erfolgreichen Umsetzung.

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Advice & Service

Student Counseling Services

(Mon-Thu: 9:00 - 16:00 / Fri: 9:00 - 12:00)

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Living & Studying in Siegen

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    Historic castle building

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    Modern lecture hall center

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    Excellent dining halls

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    Close to nature

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    Balanced cost of living

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    Over 14,000 students

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    Best student-to-staff ratio in NRW

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