GENERAL STUDENT ADVISORY SERVICE
The General Student Advisory Service supports prospective and current German and international students before, during, and after their studies through individual or group consultations and workshops.
We provide guidance on a range of topics, including:
- Choosing a field of study and orientation
- Application processes and admission requirements
- Study conditions (e.g., types of higher education institutions, degrees, study types)
- Self-organization, academic motivation, and time management
- Individual learning management and exam preparation
- Dealing with the potential loss of the right to complete a degree (due to failed examinations)
- Decision-making regarding a change of subject or institution
- Doubts about one's studies and dropping out of university
- Financing your studies
…and many other topics related to your academic journey that you may wish to discuss.
Our services are free of charge, confidential, and non-prescriptive. We support you in your personal decision-making process and work with you to develop tailored solutions and strategies to successfully address your concerns. We thereby commit ourselves to the consulting philosophy of "Gesellschaft für Information, Beratung und Therapie an Hochschulen e.V." (GIBeT).
Make an appointment
You can make an appointment for counseling by sending an email to studienberatung (at) hs-mainz.de.
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Consulting in the department
Do you have specific questions regarding your degree program? For inquiries about class schedules, examination requirements, retake exams, etc., you can seek assistance from the advisory service of your respective department.
Design
Creativity meets concept: The School of Design offers degree programs in design, media design, film, music, and interior design. You will work in a practical, experimental manner with a clear creative focus – ideal for creative minds with vision.
Engineering
The School of Engineering is all about planning, developing, and implementing – whether it is in construction, IT, or geoinformatics. If you enjoy analytical thinking, working with technology and want to shape the world, this is the place for you.
Business
The School of Business focuses on business administration, digitalization, and management. Whether you want to work in a traditional company, in an international network, or as an independent entrepreneur, we will prepare you for a wide range of careers.