Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service
Impartial. Confidential. Individual.
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service is the first port of call at the University for anything to do with studying. We provide information and guidance to current and prospective students in all matters related to choosing a degree program, getting started at university and managing their studies.
As a coordinating unit within the advisory network of the University of Bonn, we work closely with the central advisory and service points, the faculties and the student representatives. We are happy to act as a “signpost” and refer you to the right contact to help with your inquiry.
Whether it is before or during your studies, the team from the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service is always here to help!
Study advice and counseling
Individual. Confidential. Open-ended.
Whether you prefer a brief consultation or an individual counseling session, we will take your concerns seriously and discuss them with you without any preconceived ideas about the outcome.
Psychological counseling
Solution-oriented. Confidential. Impartial.
In personal meetings, our counselors offer (preventive) advice regarding psychological concerns, insecurities or problems that negatively impact your quality of life or academic success.
Events and fairs
On campus, off campus and online.
In cooperation with the University departments and other partners, we regularly offer events and fairs for high school students, prospective students, university students and other target groups.
Talent scouting
In schools. Open-ended. Long-term.
The NRW talent scouts program gives highly dedicated and motivated schoolchildren advice and support so that it is no longer social inequalities but the young people themselves who decide what educational journey they want to embark on.
Study orientation
We support prospective students with their study orientation, for instance by helping them to review their individual readiness for university and by providing insights into the realities of university study. Workshops, information events and one-on-one counseling sessions give them the opportunity to reflect on issues related to what lies ahead in terms of university and career choices.
Getting off to a good start
We support you in starting off your studies and successfully settling in at the University of Bonn based on your individual needs. We do not stop there, however, also helping you if you have any general questions, are facing doubts about your studies or want to refine your personal study skills.
Finishing your studies
We will support you in the final phase of your studies and in transitioning to a master’s degree program as well as with career guidance, planning and management and strategies for applying for jobs.
Publications from the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service
You can find detailed information on what degree programs are offered and many other study-related topics in the publications authored by the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service, which you are welcome to download as PDF files.
Contact
Study advice and counseling
Address
2nd floor
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49
53115 Bonn, Germany
Detailed consultations by appointment.
Opening hours:
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am to noon
1:30 pm to 4 pm -
Closed Wednesday and Friday
Brief phone consultations:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
8:30 am to 10:30 am
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Psychological counseling
Address
2nd floor
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49
53115 Bonn, Germany
Talentscouting
Address
3rd floor, Room 3.002
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49
53115 Bonn, Germany
Getting here
Bicycle
You can leave your bicycle at the designated bicycle stands located on the parking lot behind our building.
Public transport
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service is located close to the bus/tram stations “Hauptbahnhof Bonn” and “Poppelsdorfer Allee.”
Car
We recommend using one of the parking garages in the city center and then walking to Poppelsdorfer Allee. Anyone with special needs and families with small children can park directly behind our building by prior arrangement.
Information on accessibility and family-friendliness
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service’s offices are only accessible to a limited extent. Let us know beforehand what barriers you anticipate, and we will work out a solution that works for you.
Accessible entry:
there is a ramp for wheelchairs and strollers at the back of the building. Please ring the bell, and someone will come and open the door and show you where to go. The elevator inside the building is fairly small and not suitable for all wheelchairs or strollers. You are welcome to contact us in advance so that we can book a ground-floor meeting room for you if need be.
Restrooms:
there is an accessible (unisex) toilet on the ground floor that also has a changing table.
Children:
children are more than welcome at our consultations. We are used to the occasional bit of noise or restlessness when small children come along too and will structure our meeting accordingly. They are also welcome to use the toys and coloring pens that we always keep on hand.
See also
Counseling philosophy
We provide our counseling based on the philosophy espoused by GIBeT – Gesellschaft für Information, Beratung und Therapie an Hochschulen e. V.
Central study advisory and counseling services in NRW
You will find central study advisory and counseling services at all state universities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), where they act as the main port of call for information and advice on studying.
Study orientation in NRW
You can find all the study orientation services offered by state universities in NRW in a single online portal.
Links
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/study-advice-and-counseling
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/psychological-and-social-counseling/psychological-counseling
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/workshops-and-coachings
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/events-and-fairs
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/talent-scouting
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/student-orientation-and-getting-to-know-the-university-of-bonn/study-orientation-and-getting-to-know-the-university-of-bonn
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/organizing-your-studies/starting-your-studies/starting-your-studies
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/organizing-your-studies/organizing-your-studies
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/organizing-your-studies/during-your-studies/doubts-about-your-studies/doubts-about-your-studies
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/organizing-your-studies/graduation-and-transition-to-a-professional-career/transitioning-to-a-professional-career
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/for-parents-helping-your-with-academic-orientation
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/events/switching-subject-and-university-online-presentation-with-q-a
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/events/copy_of_time-and-self-management-part1
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/events/how-to-find-options-for-reorientations-date-1
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-publications
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/appointment-request-central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team#psb
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team#ts
- https://gibet.org/fachthemen/
- https://zsb-in-nrw.de/
- https://studienorientierung-nrw.de/