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Department 1.1 Occupational health and safety

We want you to work safely and healthily at all times.

Campus Unteres Schloss. Vogelperspektive: Schlossplatz, Siegberg und Krönchen im Hintergrund.

Our tasks

  • Advising the management, specialist managers and employees of the University of Siegen on all matters relating to occupational health and safety.
  • Supporting the management in the implementation of occupational health and safety legislation applicable to the University of Siegen.
  • Position of the University's fire safety officer.
  • Coordination of health protection/health promotion.
  • Implementation and coordination of tasks
    • in accordance with §6 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act between the department management and the Occupational Health Center (AMZ) as well as the authorities responsible for occupational health and safety, e.g. the occupational health and safety administration of the Arnsberg district government.
    • arising from the Radiation Protection Ordinance and the X-Ray Ordinance.
    • relating to legal regulations in fire protection matters.

Do you have any questions on the above topics? Just get in touch with us! We are at your disposal.

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Summer School in Seville

Spanish

Suport for international researchers (PhD/postdoc)

German/English

The Welcome Center supports international researchers with preparation, arrival and networking during their stay in Siegen.

Surveys

German/English

Design, implementation, and analysis of digital evaluations and surveys for teaching, research, and administration.

Swedish

At the University of Siegen’s Language Center, students can learn Swedish from the beginner level up to Level A2. They also have the opportunity to earn the UNIcert® Basic Certificate. The courses not only teach language skills but also provide insights into Swedish culture, daily life, and communication.

TestDaF

The TestDaF, the German language proficiency test for international applicants, can be taken at the Language Center at the University of Siegen. The TestDaF serves as proof that you have the language skills required to study at a German university. Researchers can also use the TestDaF to prepare for research stays. The TestDaF certificate is recognized by all universities in Germany.

TOEFL iBT® Test

English

The Language Center at the University of Siegen offers the TOEFL iBT® test, the world’s leading English proficiency test for academic purposes. The test is recognized by over 13,000 universities and institutions in more than 160 countries, assesses English proficiency in realistic college settings, and is suitable for academic studies, scholarships, visa applications, or professional qualifications.

Transfer of material expenses

German/English

The transfer posting of G/L expenses is an administrative process for correcting expenses or income that have been erroneously posted to projects or cost centers. It also serves to correct the G/L account used.

Turkish

At the University of Siegen’s Language Center, students can learn Turkish from the beginner level up to Level A2—including regional studies and cultural education. Students have the opportunity to earn the UNIcert® certificate. In addition, Turkish is offered to students whose native language is Turkish; in this course, they can further develop their language skills.

UNIcert®

UNIcert® is a certification program for foreign language instruction at universities. The UNIcert® program prepares participants for academic studies or a career in the target language.

At the Language Center, the UNIcert® certificate can be earned in the following languages: 

  • German as a Foreign Language (DaF)
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Italian
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Swedish
  • Turkish