Information for prospective students
The University of Konstanz is committed to the diversity of its members and affiliated members. It promotes a non-discriminatory organizational and academic culture in which all members and affiliated members can achieve their goals in the best possible way. In order to make it as easy as possible for prospective students to start their studies, we provide information here in advance that can help with their subsequent orientation.
Below you will find an overview of various topics, for each of which we have compiled contact persons, offers and information for you.
Information
First-Generation Acacemics
- Kon'start: Kon'start is a voluntary offer aimed at "First Generation Students", i.e. first-semester students students who are the first in their family to take up studies.
- Student group Arbeiterkind e.V.
Link: http://www.konstanz.arbeiterkind.de/ - Seezeit student services to Bafög (German Federal Training Assistance Act), student housing and much more.
Link: https://seezeit.com/footer-navi/kontakt/ - Important information about starting your studies in general:
Link: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/vor-dem-studium/studienstarter/wichtige-schritte-fuer-einen-guten-studienstart/
Queer students
- Anti-discrimination points of contact: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/gleichstellungsreferat/diversity/anti-diskriminierung/anlaufstellen-fuer-beschwerden-bei-diskriminierungsfaellen/
- Change of gender and given name for students at the University of Konstanz (with the legal validity of the Self-Determination Act corresponding documentation from the registry office): https://www.uni-konstanz.de/gleichstellungsreferat/diversity/programme-und-massnahmen/geschlechtliche-vielfalt/
- Overview all-gender WC's: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/gleichstellungsreferat/diversity/diversity-an-der-universitaet-konstanz/informationen/
- University group Uniqueer for networking at the university and exchange on queer topics: https://www.instagram.com/uniqueerkn/?hl=de
- QuAK is a peer counseling center by and for queer people at the university. As a university group at the University of Konstanz, they also advocate for queer- or TIN*-inclusive teaching:: quak.hsg@uni-konstanz.de, Instagram: @queereanlaufstellekonstanz
- Queerer Scateclub: A safer space with a feel-good atmosphere for people of the LGBTQIA+ community, Queer Pub at Contrast on Mondays: https://www.instagram.com/queer_skateclub_konstanz/
Studying with a disability/chronic illness
- Main page Studying with Disability and Chronic Illness: www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/studieren-mit-behinderungen-und-chronischen-erkrankungen/
- SmS-Accompanying program: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/studieren-mit-behinderungen-und-chronischen-erkrankungen/studis-mit-studis/
- Information on academic adjustments: www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/studieren-mit-behinderungen-und-chronischen-erkrankungen/nachteilsausgleich/
- General information page and the guide: 'Inclusion in Studies and Teaching'.: www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/studieren-mit-behinderungen-und-chronischen-erkrankungen/informationen-fuer-studierende/
- Info around the topic of health: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/abteilung-fuer-akademische-und-internationale-angelegenheiten/start/universitaeres-gesundheitsmanagement/
Studieren mit Kind
- Main page studies with child: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/gleichstellungsreferat/familie/studieren-mit-kind
- Supplementary information Seezeit student services: https://seezeit.com/kinder/
Study as a refugee
In the phase of preparing for your studies, the coordination office Study as a refugee is at your disposal as a point of contact: uni.kn/studieren-im-asyl
On this website you will also find Hochschulgruppen (Student Groups), groups organized by students, where you can make good contacts with other students, as well as with the Student Council of your study programme. Making friends can also be good at the Hochschulsport or at a Sprachtandem (Language tandem) or through the buddy program of the International Office.: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/international-office/in-konstanz-studieren/vorbereitung/buddy-programm/
As an international student, you can take advantage of the advisor services of the International Office at any time during your studies, e.g. if you have any questions regarding residency or financial matters (e.g. BAföG (German Federal Training Assistance Act) application) or if you have any concerns regarding your studies: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/international-office/in-konstanz-studieren/beratung-service-und-kontakt/
During the lecture-free period the International Office offers intensive German courses: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/international-office/in-konstanz-studieren/akademisches-angebot-fuer-internationale-studierende/lake-constance-arts-and-science-association/lake-constance-summer-school-language-history-and-culture/