Network access between different services of the University of Siegen is generally restricted by a firewall (or sometimes access control lists). This is important for security by preventing unauthorized access. Individual access can be enabled with specific firewall rules.

The Language Center offers French courses for various proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced learners. The courses develop oral and written language skills and prepare students for university studies, exams, or stays abroad. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn the UNIcert® certificate.

In the area of German as a Foreign Language (DaF), the Language Center offers a wide range of courses for international students, doctoral candidates, and staff. These include semester-long language courses from A1 to C1, intensive courses, and specialized language courses. The courses teach both basic language skills and subject-specific competencies, helping learners navigate the academic environment successfully in German.

The Language Center offers individualized counseling services for all learners of German as a foreign language. These include writing counseling, which provides support in composing texts, as well as language learning counseling, which teaches methods and strategies for effective German language learning.

Housing is offered to research groups of the university's faculties as well as working groups of its central facilities. It includes the installation of a server in university's data center. The operation of the server however is still under the responsibility of the owner.

The Central Information Desk is the first point of contact for all questions relating to the library and its services.

The ZIMT manages the university's inner network by operating network hardware and patching network sockets.

The Innovation Lab (Innolab) in room AR-Z 008 of the Center for Information and Media Technology (ZIMT) at the University of Siegen offers a versatile environment for exploring and using innovative technologies, such as virtual reality.

The lab is designed to familiarize students and employees of the University of Siegen with the latest developments in media technology and media production. It plays a central role in supporting courses and digital teaching by providing modern technologies and promoting their integration into teaching and learning processes. By using advanced media and IT solutions, the innovation lab helps to improve the quality of digital teaching and develop innovative teaching methods.

In addition, workshops on various ZIMT media and IT topics are held regularly in the innovation lab.

The Innovation Lab is open to all interested members of the University of Siegen. Dates for the workshops and training courses will be published here shortly. For further information and service requests, please contact the ZIMT.