Advisory Service for students

On this page, we have summarised several counseling services that offer support in balancing studies and family life.

You can find more advisory services in the Advice Portal of TU Darmstadt.

The Family Service provides advice on questions of individual and suitable childcare, care in special cases (conferences, meetings, emergency care) and financial support for childcare.

Our contact:

Dr. Karin Süß06151-26563 or Vladimira Olbrich 06151-26567


For questions regarding part-time studies, recognition of studies and qualifications, leave of absence, change of area of study or place of study please contact: Service point part-time studies TU Darmstadt

Gabriele Pfeiffer, 06151 16-27010

The Moodle-Kurs „Studieren mit Kind“ is an interactive online-platform with various forums for sharing experiences and up-to-date information for students with children managed by the service point part time studies.

For questions regarding the planning and organising of your studies please contact the academic support services: Central Student Advisory and Orientation Office.

ZSB 06151-16-27014

If there is a study or teaching-related problem somewhere between the students and the university, the Complaint Management service will try to help. The matter will be dealt fairly, confidentially and impartially while avoiding red tape during the process of mediation.

Contact: Wolf Hertlein +49615116-28220

You can simply drop by during office hours: it's best to call in advance – or make an appointment.

The advisory service is aimed in particular at students at the TU, but also admitted applicants with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The confidential and non-binding advice includes e.g. the organisation of studies, but also the possibilities of compensation for disadvantages in examinations. No decisions are made, but recommendations are provided and support is made available on request and if required by students.

Contact: Wolf Hertlein +49615116-28220

You can simply drop by during office hours: it's best to call in advance – or make an appointment.

The Gender Equality Officer is the independent point of contact for all employees and students. She advises all* members of the TU on issues of equality, gender discrimination or in cases of sexualised discrimination and violence.

Contact: Dr.‘in Uta Zybell :

+49615116-26669

The Equal Opportunities Office coordinates and develops central measures and programmes:

  • Big Sister
  • Mentoring and networking programmes for female students etc.
  • Coaching for female doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers and professors
  • The re-entry scholarship after a period of family care or teaching support for female postdocs.

The Diversity Education Office (DEO) team provides awareness training to staff, faculty, students, interested students, and guests on topics related to diversity and consults on individual and structural concerns in the field.

They offer programmes meant to raise awareness on topics relating to diversity, which provide an introduction to the topics and stimulate (self-)reflection processes. They also plan the TU's Diversity Day.

Contact:

Derman Aygün-Yıldırım

Lea Belz:

The Association for Students in Need provide financial support in emergencies and special hardship cases. All students starting from the 3rd semester and PhD students enrolled at TU Darmstadt are entitled to apply for one-time financial support. The association's board of directors assesses the need for support according to detailed guidelines. Each application is checked individually. There are no deadlines and you can apply any time.

Contact:

the association acts independently of the ASTA of the TU

The AStA of TU Darmstadt offers you a wide range of advisory services.

During the opening hours of the AStA offices, you will receive an assessment of your specific problem and a referral to specialised advice centres. The AStA can help you with many topics such as labour law, rents or your social situation.

external counselling services

For questions regarding your social, personal or financial situation (housing, financial benefits, questions relating to the law on foreigners etc.) please contact the social advisory services: Social Counseling from Studierendenwerk Darmstadt

For further questions contact: Gaby Ruschka 06151 16-29860 or Marlene Schneider 06151 16-29859

The PBS offers help in acute crises, information on external outpatient psychotherapy and various self-help groups, mindfulness training

Contact:

only through the contact form

Please refrain from sending inquiries via e-mail. As communication is not encrypted we cannot guarantee confidentiality this way.

Steubenplatz 12 (1.floor)

64293 Darmstadt