The University of Siegen recognizes outstanding academic achievements with scholarships and study awards.

Important voice for SMEs: Dr. Friederike Welter, Professor at the University of Siegen and President of the IfM Bonn, is once again a member of Katherina Reiche's advisory committee to the Federal Ministry of Economics.

Starting in the current winter semester 2025/26, students at the University of Siegen will be benefiting from a new "free attempt regulation". Failed examinations can now be deleted and repeated to a limited extent.

The UN campaign "Orange the World" has been drawing attention to violence against women and girls since 1991. The University of Siegen is also sending a signal of solidarity with visible signs and events.

Modernization Initiative at the University of Siegen: Approximately 150 classrooms and seminar rooms spread across all campus locations are undergoing extensive renovations and being equipped with new media technology. A highlight is the colorful lecture halls on the Adolf-Reichwein-Straße campus, where the first phase of construction has been completed. On this page, we’ll keep you updated on construction progress, planned measures, and possible disruptions.

At the SME Assembly 2025 in Copenhagen, Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter promoted a broader understanding of entrepreneurship and emphasized the importance of "Everyday Entrepreneurship" for research and policy.

At the University of Siegen, the Rectorate's new format combines academic exchange with collegial cooperation and promotes dialog across disciplinary boundaries.

The University of Siegen informs about the opening hours of the buildings, the Studierendenwerk and the University Library around the Christmas holidays 2025.

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.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Friederike Welter (IfM Bonn/University of Siegen) receives the Foundational Paper Award of the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management