Studentenwerk Leipzig

The Studentenwerk Leipzig is a service provider with a social mission. They take care of the Student Restaurants and Cafeterias and the Student Halls of Residence, support Students’ Mobility and offer Advice for everyone in personally difficult situations. Take a look at their range of services and do not hesitate to contact them if you have questions or need any kind of help.

Consultation

Studying involves great demands and everyday student life may possibly become a burden. The Studentenwerk Leipzig provides all students with assistance in difficult personal situations and under special circumstances free of charge and anonymously. Take a look at which advice you need and do not hesitate to get in touch:

Psychosocial Counselling

Studying itself as well as student life may involve great demands and challenges. It is therefore not abnormal that one has difficulties studying, personal conflicts, or is mentally stressed. Whether you doubt that you chose the right field of study, are afraid of examination, have stress or self-doubt, you will always find help and will be given professional advice and individual support in solving your personal problems!

Contact: studierendenberatung (at) studentenwerk-leipzig.de
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Legal Assistance

Students who have questions or need advice concerning legal issues may contact the Studentenwerk Leipzig Legal Advice or Legal Assistance offices free of charge and without prior appointment.

Contact: Sylvia Groffik (+49 341 9659 811)
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Social Counselling

The social counselling service supports students with questions concerning their studies, money and family, amongst others. They listen to your trouble and develop approaches to solve your problems. You find more information here

Studying With Child(ren)
Mothers-to-be and parents-to-be have a multitude of questions – from organizing to financing their studies when they have a baby. The Studentenwerk provides solutions and family-friendly service through various offers.

Contact: Regina Engelhardt (+49 341 9659 941)
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Studying with a Disability or Chronic Diseases
Students with disabilities or chronic diseases can seek individual advice or rent a disabled-friendly apartment at the social counselling office of Studentenwerk.

Contact: Julia Winkler (+49 341 9659 942)
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Studies and Job

If you want to bump up your monthly income, many students start a side job. Either a few hours a week or even a full-time job are possible. Find your right student job via the Studentenwerk or at the HTWK Leipzig Jobs Portal.

Student Job Office

The students job office of the Studentenwerk offers a vast variety of student jobs in different domains. But be aware of how much you can earn in accordance with your health insurance, residence status and especially with the personal income tax! The job agents of the Studentenwerk can give you answers.

Contact: Susann Pianski-Lehmann and Gudrun Stohl (+49 341 9659 630)
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HTWK Leipzig Jobs Portal

The HTWK Leipzig and its students enjoy a good reputation amongst employers. More than a hundred job offers every month are evidence for that. You find the most latest vacancies and internships here.

Contact: Dinara Riedel (+49 341 3076-7049)

Canteens and Cafeterias

The Studentenwerk runs six student restaurants and ten cafeterias in various university locations throughout Leipzig. The most known canteen is the Mensa am Park directly at the Leipzig University campus. It has the most variety of foods and the longest opening hours.

However, for most HTWK students the Mensa Academica is the closest option. It offers a large range of tasty, good value meals: daily-changing dishes, pasta with various sauces, grilled dishes or dishes prepared in a wok, vegan and vegetarian food, salads, and desserts. Furthermore, the cafeteria offers good breakfast and snack deals as well as drinks and coffee variations. How to pay and FAQ you can find under this link.

Contact: Gerald Hoffmann