During the Studies

A few weeks before the end of the lecture period you must register for all study achievements and exams to receive the grades and credits via unisono. Usually you will be informed by your lecturers or the faculty when the registration period begins. Please remember to register, otherwise you will not receive any credit points. Further information

For example, if you wish to renew your residence permit, you must submit a transcript of records and a confirmation of enrollment. You receive both in your personal area on unisono ("My studies" - "Student Service" - Requested Reports").

At the end of the lecture period, you will receive an email to your student email account asking you to pay the semester fee as part of re-registration for the upcoming semester. Please remember to state your matriculation number when making the transfer. Further information

Please note that a change of study program or major can have considerable consequences for international students regarding the residence permit. You may only change your study program or major within the first 3 semesters and only once in total! You should therefore only change it, if you are absolutely sure. In any case, please contact the Foreigners' Registration Office beforehand. You can also discuss this issue with ISA first.

You've decided to study in Siegen and upon your arrival you have confirmed that you'll be able to cover your expenses by yourself. Please plan your finances in details from the beginning on, so you won't face any difficult situations. As a student, you are allowed to get a students' job, though your salary will probably not be sufficient to cover all your living costs. You can also apply for scholarships, but the chances to benefit from a scholarship are not too high. Further Information

Whether you are enrolled in a German or an English study program, you should practice your German regularly. It helps you to feel more confident, gives you an insight into German culture and makes you feel more comfortable, as the language is the key to integration. There are German language courses for all levels in our Language Center - and they are all for free!
Tips for learning German

Even if you are supposed to focus on your studies, it is important that you care fore yourself, take a rest, and do some leisure time activities in order to keep your balance and get to know other people and the region. This will help you to improve your language and cultural knowledge and makes you feel more comfortable. The University as well as the region offer a lot of activities.
Please also make use of our FIT project which offers you a lot of activities in order to find your balance.

Can you imagine staying in Germany after your studies? The region around Siegen (called "Südwestfalen) offers many opportunities for a job after your studies. The project "FIT in Siegen" offers a lot of options to improve your skills, and we will support you from the start of your studies to their conclusion. In particular, we will support you in the areas of Welcome & Orientation, Well Being & Social Integration, Soft Skills & Employability as well as Career & Networking. Further Information