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Studies; advice from the university
Prospective and current students can obtain comprehensive information about the content, structure and requirements of a degree course from the student advice centers set up at Bavarian universities.
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Student counseling at the state universities, universities of applied sciences/technical universities and art colleges is provided by central counseling offices as well as by the student counseling service at departmental level. The universities also have a representative for students with disabilities. He or she is available as a contact person for prospective and current students with disabilities, is involved in providing pre-study, study-related and pre-vocational advice and, if necessary, works to compensate for disadvantages in the studies and examinations of disabled students.
The central counseling centers perform the following tasks:
- Information about general study conditions and study opportunities at the university, in particular about course content, duration of studies, degrees, examination matters, admission requirements and restrictions;
- Pre-study orientation at schools that confer the right to study at a university;
- Counseling in personal matters (psychological counseling);
- Advice on social matters and financial support issues.
From time to time, careers advisors from the employment agencies are also available in the rooms of the central advice centers to provide information on career-relevant aspects of an academic education.
The Student Advisory Service is aimed specifically at students of a particular faculty throughout the course of their studies. Its tasks include advising on study options and study techniques in the respective subject area. Selection and attendance of courses (curriculum design), study success checks, exam preparation, options for postgraduate and supplementary studies.
International students are comprehensively supported and advised by the International Offices at the universities.
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Studieren in Bayern
The internet portal "Studying in Bavaria" provides helpful information about studying in Bavaria. Whether before, during or at the end of your studies, you will find valuable tips, dates and addresses here.
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Studying at a university; applying for admission or pre-registration
For degree programs with admission restrictions (Numerus Clausus), you must apply for admission to the desired degree program. Pre-registration may be required for degree programs without admission restrictions.
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Studies; information about universities of applied sciences / technical universities
You can find out more about the universities of applied sciences / technical universities in Bavaria.
Status: 06.08.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
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