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Biodiversity Day

On June 28, 2026, the University of Siegen, together with numerous partners, invites you to the 8th Biodiversity Day—which will be held this year at the Trupbacher Heide.

Die Trupbacher Heide

New prize for science and innovation

The Christa-und-Dieter-Lange-Stiftung, the IHK Siegen, the Sparkasse Siegen and the University of Siegen jointly honor outstanding research with a regional focus - with a prize money of 40,000 euros.

Dicker Turm auf dem Campus Unteres Schloss

Application for admission-restricted Bachelor's degree programs started

The application phase for three admission-restricted Bachelor's degree programs at the University of Siegen has started for the winter semester 2026/27.

Drei Studierende auf Sitzblöcken auf dem Campusgelände

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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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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    Best support ratio in NRW

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    Economically strong region

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    Balanced cost of living

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    Historic castle building

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    Modern lecture hall center

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    Excellent canteens

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    Natural location

Your diverse paths to studying

Studierende der Sozialwissenschaften gemeinsam in der Uni Mensa
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Studying without a high school diploma

It is also possible to study at the University of Siegen without a high school diploma and with a vocational qualification.

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Dual study program

Lecture hall, practical experience and earning money on the side - discover our dual engineering degree programs.

A study place in just a few steps

Register for numerous NC-free degree programs in just a few steps.

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Faculty III bids farewell to its graduates at a festive graduation ceremony at the Apollo Theater

With a festive ceremony at the Apollo Theater, Faculty III — The School of Economic Disciplines at the University of Siegen bid farewell to a total of 431 graduates from the summer semester of 2025 and the winter semester of 2025/26 on June 18, 2026. Together with their families, friends, and fellow students, as well as their professors, they celebrated the successful completion of an important chapter in their lives.

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Artificial Voices, Real Threat

Cybercriminals are deploying deceptively real voices to gain trust and steal money. The “AntiScam” project at the University of Siegen is researching ways to help people protect themselves against AI-driven scams.

"Universities Take a Stand" Campaign
Open University 2026: From Clouds in a Glass to Particle Physics
Students Shine at UN Competition in New York
A new structure for greater diversity and participation
Between soccer festival and political powder keg
Self-published: Students at the University of Siegen publish a book of short stories
Kreuz vor US-amerikanischer Flagge

Study day of the Seminary for Catholic Theology

"One Nation Under God" - US Catholicism between the Pope, politics and populism

Studierende stecken die Köpfe zusammen

Workshops for students - mentally fit for the exam

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

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POLIS - Right-wing populist counter-movements in the conflict area of socio-ecological transformation

with Prof. Dr. Bernd Sommer (TU Dortmund).

The lecture is part of the workshop "Man-Nature-Politics: Divided Worlds or Separate Horizons".

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AU Lecture summer semester 2026

Cordial invitation to the AU:Lectures in the summer semester 2026!

Schriftzug Sommerfest Kath.Theo.

Summer Festival of Catholic Theology 2026

Cordial invitation to the summer festival of Catholic Theology 2026

Frau mit roter Brille auf orangefarbenen Hintergrund. Darauf der Schriftzug career:Training.

Day of Postponed Applications – Your Career Day

"Postponed Applications Day" gives you the chance to work with like-minded people and experts to polish your application materials across a range of topics. You can receive personalized advice or find inspiration through workshops and interviews with local companies. In between, you’ll find opportunities to relax and get fresh ideas to breathe new life into your writing.

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Forum Siegen - Between outpatient clinic and ward? We need to talk!

Workshop discussion on healthcare in South Westphalia with Prof. Dr. Ulrike Buchmann and colleagues from the Center for Interdisciplinary Health Research (ZIGS) at the University of Siegen. An event as part of the Forum Siegen in the summer semester 2026: "Medicine of the future"

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Inaugural lecture by Prof. Dr. Monnica Klöckener

On June 26, 2026, the inaugural lecture of Prof. Dr. Monnica Klöckener, Catholic Theology - Historical Theology, will take place in AR-NL 002, Incyte building, starting at 12:15 pm.

Die Trupbacher Heide in Siegen-Freudenberg

Explore the plants and animals of the Trupbach Heath

On June 28, 2026, the University of Siegen, together with numerous partners, invites you to the 8th Biodiversity Day. This year’s event will take place at Trupbacher Heide. Highlights include a birds-of-prey flight show presented by the Bad Marienberg Falconry Center.

Frequently asked questions about studying

Yes, the University of Siegen also offers dual study programs in engineering. Alongside your studies, you will work in a company and earn a fixed salary. Find out more about our dual study programs here.

Anyone in possession of a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (university entrance qualification) and who enrolls by the deadline published on the internet is guaranteed a spot in a bachelor's degree program. Enrollment itself is a mandatory process and is conducted exclusively via the unisono online portal.

It is possible to study at our university without an Allgemeine Hochschulreife (general university entrance qualification) such as the Abitur. Other possibilities include a Fachhochschulreife (entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences) or through certain proven professional qualifications. More information on these pathways can be found here.

The application process takes place fully online via our unisono portal. Once you have submitted your documents, you will receive notification as to whether you have been admitted. If so, you can enroll directly and start your studies. More information on this process is available here.

If you are interested in a specific degree program and would like to see whether it feels like a good fit, you are welcome to take part in a trial campus visit. Certain lecturers have agreed to open up their lectures and seminars to prospective students. A list of these courses can be found here.

Please note that these special courses are only available during the lecture period of a semester. Toward the end of the semester, examinations are often offered during the planned course times, and these are not appropriate for trial visits.

The dates of the lecture periods can be checked here.

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Laura Kraft

Laura Kraft

Member of the German Bundestag 2021-2025
BA Literature, Culture, Media / MA Literary Studies

The university has shaped my professional future, my character development, but also my personal circumstances.

Torsten Müller

Torsten Müller

Head of Marketing at Urban Sports Club
BA Literary, Cultural and Media Studies

I really appreciated the family environment in my department. I was also able to develop in many different ways on my degree course.

Josephine Thiel

Josephine Thiel

Communications manager at Montag Stiftung Urbane Räume
BA Media Studies / MA Media and Society

I particularly liked the informal atmosphere and the opportunity to organize things myself. It wasn't a mass university where no one knew anyone else.

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Enrol now to study in Siegen!

Over 140 future-oriented Bachelor's and Master's degree programs from numerous disciplines are waiting for you.