Argelander Competence Center

As a central point of contact for all non-academic questions regarding doctoral studies at the University of Bonn, the Bonn Graduate Center (Bonner Graduiertenzentrum, BGZ) offers orientation and information about our comprehensive qualification programs as well as about current calls for proposals and funding.

HR Development & Careers Unit offers a wide range of services for your professional and personal development: training, coaching, mentoring, language courses, certificate programs, e-learning, and much more. In addition, it also provides personal advice on your individual concerns.

The Career Service caters to students and graduates of the University of Bonn. The team is there for you if you have questions about career orientation and career entry, want to participate in seminars and events on the topics of application procedures and career planning, and are interested in an information portal on questions and events related to finding a job.

The BZH (Bonn Center for Higher Education) is responsible for the development, planning, coordination, and implementation of continuing education programs for teachers, mentors, and tutors in higher education didactics. 

Transfer Center enaCom sees itself as an intermediary, translator and catalyst between science and stakeholders outside the scientific community. Its work focuses on making research results obtained at the University of Bonn available for the benefit of society.

The Funding Advisory Service in the Research and Innovation Services offers comprehensive information and individual advice on applying to national and international funding organizations for postdocs and professors.

The International Office coordinates international activities at the University of Bonn. The division is the central point of contact for students and researchers from abroad - before, during and after their time at the University of Bonn. 

The Welcome Center offers international postdocs and professors comprehensive information and practical support on administrative issues before departure and during your stay in Bonn.

The Gender Equality Office works to promote the cause of gender equality at the University of Bonn and provides advice and support in cases of discrimination and sexual discrimination (in German). 

The Family Office suppports all university employees with questions about balancing work and family, such as parental leave, childcare, or caring for dependents.

With a university health management system, Healthy Campus Bonn offers students and employees the best conditions for healthy and successful performance at the university. 

University members receive individual, discreet and solution-oriented counseling on professional or private areas of tension here (in German). 

Bonn University and State Library (Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Bonn, ULB) is the central service institution for literature and information supply. 

The Research Data Service Center offers support for your entire research data management, from the planning of research projects to the publication and archiving of research data.

We offer a wide range of sport-specific classes, health-oriented classes, fitness classes, free athletic activities and a university-owned health training center.

Find out what needs to be considered at the beginning of your doctorate and what funding and support options await you.

More for prospective doctoral students

Find out more about the Argelander program for early-career researchers. We offer you orientation, qualification and support.

More for doctoral students

Learn more about the qualification opportunities and funding opportunities we can offer you after completing your doctorate.

More for postdocs