Student Advisory Service and Career Service
Advice on all aspects of your studies
We are the central advice center at Coburg University of Applied Sciences for all prospective and current students.
We provide individual, confidential advice independent of individual degree programs.
Our offers for prospective students
If you are interested in studying at Coburg University of Applied Sciences, we can help you with the following topics in particular:
- Study choice
- Study options and organization
- Studying without a high school diploma
- Coburg as a place to study
- all questions concerning the start of studies
Events for prospective students
Taster days at Coburg University of Applied Sciences
Every year during the Bavarian Easter vacations, we offer detailed information on our Bachelor’s degree programs, taster lectures and the opportunity to get to know the campus.
A virtual taster is also possible.
You can find more information about our program and dates here.
Autumn vacation campaign "Off to the lecture hall"
What is it like to sit in a lecture hall?
How does a lecture work?
What topics are covered?
What do students actually learn, for example in mechanical engineering, social work or integrated product design?
Pupils can experience and try out all of this for themselves at Coburg University of Applied Sciences during the Bavarian fall break: We are opening up selected courses from the regular semester program of all departments to prospective students!
All relevant information can be found here.
Coburg Study Fair
A-levels – and then?
If you are asking yourself this question, the next Coburg Study Fair in October is the right place for you: as a joint event organized by Coburg University of Applied Sciences and the Bamberg-Coburg Employment Agency, it offers prospective students a wide range of opportunities to find out more: In presentations, working professionals give vivid examples of career opportunities offered by various fields of study; information stands from universities and colleges from Bavaria and neighboring states as well as from regional and national companies offer the opportunity to find out more about degree courses and dual study options and to make direct contact.
Further information here.
Campus.design open
Every year, anyone interested in the Faculty of Design’s degree programs has the opportunity to see works and projects by students and get to know the faculty through public courses, workshops, lectures, guided tours of the buildings and much more.
Further information and dates here.
MUT
Girls and Technology – MUT is a joint program of the Upper Franconian universities that informs schoolgirls about the possibilities of technical and scientific courses of study in regular events.
More information about the MUT program can be found here.
Master-May and Master-Fall
Twice a year, prospective Master’s students can get to know our Master’s degree programs in one-hour Zoom meetings with program directors.
At the beginning, the respective degree program is briefly introduced.
Afterwards, there is enough time to answer any questions.
More information can be found on the two event pages for the Master’s May and Master’s Fall.
Info videos for prospective students
Whether as preparation for a consultation with us or as a basis for independent research and comparison of study programs – our information video “The basics of study orientation” explains what you need to know to take a close look at study offers:
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You can find out how studying at Coburg University of Applied Sciences works in our information video “Studying – how does it work?”
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Our offers for students
If you are already studying at Coburg University of Applied Sciences, we can help you:
- Problems in the organization of studies
- Doubts about the choice of study
- Change of study and university
- Student financing and scholarships (e.g. Deutschlandstipendium)
- further life plans, such as suitable Master’s degree programs
- all other questions/problems for which no contact point is known.
In cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency, we also offer career-related advice and events for students:
- Individual application portfolio check
- Lectures and workshops, e.g. on job applications, job interviews, assessment centers, careers in science
- Advice on starting a career
Accessibility
We are available in the office from Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 14:00.
You can also arrange an appointment with us: in person, by phone or online, also later in the afternoon after consultation.
WhatsApp advice
You can also arrange consultation appointments via WhatsApp.
We can also answer simple questions during our office hours.
This is how it works:
- Enter +49 172 6337920
- Save contact
- and ask questions directly in WhatsApp (corresponding app required).
The answer is given:
- Mon – Fri from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
We will answer your questions as quickly as possible or put you in touch with the right contact person.
The WhatsApp advisory service is a non-commercial online advisory service and is an additional contact option for the student advisory service at Coburg University of Applied Sciences.
Please note our information on data protection as well as the WhatsApp terms of use and privacy policy.
Team
Dr. Katja Kessel
Miriam Hegner
Astrid Schwering
