Freqently asked questions
- As a student, where can I find out about the department's degree programs?
- Who can I contact if I am interested in a trial study (Bachelor only)?
- How can I already take courses as a school student (Bachelor only)?
- Is there a pre-course that will prepare me for the program (Bachelor only)?
- Where can I take a voluntary aptitude test (Bachelor only)?
- Is there an opportunity for individual study advising/coaching?
- Are there introduction days or an introduction week?
- Is there a rallye for information and orientation?
- Is there a semester introduction by the student association?
- How can I meet other students?
- In the first events (math pre-course), the first week of the student association and via the Facebook & Whatsapp groups of the student association: fs.vwl-bonn.de/erstis/.
- In addition, it is possible to talk about the involvement in student groups, the Economics Student Association or get to know other students through the tutorials.
- For Master students: Please check this website.
- Where can I go for studying?
- Where can I learn to organize my studies or deal with exam anxiety?
- Are there mentors I can approach?
- Where can I get advise on how to begin my studies?
- Who will help me plan my course of study?
- Is there a virtual learning platform?
- Where can I find support for exam preparation in the form of old exams?
- Some exams are provided online on eCampus. These can be found in the "Exams" folder. For more (older exams), contact the Student Association20during open hours to borrow and copy.
- I am an international student. Are there any special offers for me?
- Is there a possibility to do internships?
- If you are studying for a Bachelor's degree in Economics, you can complete an internship and receive credit for it.
- Where can I get information about career perspectives?
- You can find more information on our career pages: Career
- Where can I get career advice?
- Career Center Uni Bonn
- Student Advisor Bachelor: Vera Häckel
- Student Advisor Master: Sabine Hübner-Monien
- What opportunities do I have to go abroad?
- Which partner universities does the department cooperate with?
- Who can help me and advise me on the topic of studying and interning abroad?
- Where can I find out about financial support?
- Where can I get information on the recognition of study and examination credits?
You are studying and already have children or will soon have offspring? This requires a lot of organization to complete your studies successfully.
- The University of Bonn offers numerous supports on the topics of childcare, semesters off, housing and finances through the Family Office.
- The departmental study advisor will help you to create an individual study plan and thus offer you the necessary flexibility to coordinate your studies and family. When planning courses, it is taken into account as far as possible that there is at least one tutorial in the evening hours (6-8 pm) for all courses with tutorials, so that childcare can be provided in the family environment.
Vera Häckel
Phone: 0228 / 73-9451
Juridicum / R. 0.037
studienmanagement.wiwi@uni-bonn.de
- At the Examinations Office you can find out what special protective regulations there are for pregnant women in connection with examinations.
Do you have a long-term health condition, disability or chronic illness?
- The representative for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses at the University of Bonn will be happy to advise you on all questions and concerns related to studying with impairments, in particular on compensation for disadvantages when applying or being admitted to a university, during studies and in examinations.
- If necessary, the departmental student advisor will develop an individual study plan for you and will coordinate contact with the examinations office in the coordination of measures to compensate for disadvantages under examination law. When planning courses, necessary spatial access requirements can be taken into account if necessary.
Vera Häckel
Phone: 0228 / 73-9451
Juridicum / R. 0.037
studienmanagement.wiwi@uni-bonn.de
- Regulations on compensation for disadvantages can be found in our Bachelor's Examination Regulations or Master's Examination Regulations under § 14.
As a "partner university of high-level sports", the University of Bonn has made it its business to bring studies and high-level sports into improved harmony, so that you as a high-level athlete can realize your desire to study with us in Bonn. More information
You notice that things are not progressing in your studies, although you would actually like to continue? The exams are just around the corner and you still haven't started studying? Something unexpected has thrown you completely off track?
There are many situations that cause things to get stuck in your studies. The university staff can support you in many ways to ensure that you still successfully complete your studies:
- Study advising: e.g. through individual study planning, advising on vacation semesters or alternatives if the course of study has been definitively failed.
Vera Häckel
Phone: 0228 / 73-9451
Juridicum / R. 0.037
studienmanagement.wiwi@uni-bonn.de
- Examination Office33: e.g. advice on how to deal with exams
- Seminars on time management, learning strategies, dealing with test anxiety34
- Psychological counseling35
You doubt whether an Economics degree is the right thing for you? You don't know whether and how you can reorient yourself? You can get help from...
- The study advisor
Vera Häckel
Phone: 0228 / 73-9451
Juridicum / R. 0.037
studienmanagement.wiwi@uni-bonn.de
- Offer of the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service37
Open consultation hours, telephone consultation hours of the Central Student Advisory and Counceling Service, workshop on study doubts.
You are looking for successful and TOP educated Bachelor and Master students for internships or graduates for your trainee programs or for direct entry? Are you looking for young motivated economists? We have various opportunities for you to get in touch with our students:
- Faculty Career Day38
- Job offer placement
- Communication of recruiting events
- Career Center of the University
Contact:
Vera Häckel
Phone: 0228 / 73-9451
Juridicum / R. 0.037
studienmanagement.wiwi@uni-bonn.de