# Comprehensive support for your studies

**Source**: https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/advising-counselling/
**Parent**: https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/

## Advising for current and prospective students

### You decide how to receive advice.

As the first point of contact for current and prospective students at the University of Freiburg, the Advising and Counselling Team at the Service Center Studium provides free, confidential, and individualised advice on any issues that arise before, during, or after your studies. If you have special requirements, please let us know – together we’ll find the right solution.

In addition to individual advising, we offer events and workshops to support you during your studies: from self-organisation, learning strategies, and stress management to special offers for specific target groups.

[Workshops and events](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/advising-counselling/workshops/)

[Events and fairs for prospective students](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/orientation/information-events/)

[Offers for schools](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/orientation/offers-for-schools/)

**Service Center Studium (SCS**)

Your first point of contact for all study-related enquiries.

- [study@uni-freiburg.de](mailto:study@uni-freiburg.de)
- **Hotline:**[+49 761 2034246](tel:+497612034246)\
  Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\
  Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- **Info-Point on the ground floor:**\
  Mon, Tue, Thu: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\
  Mon – Thu: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Service Center Studium\
  Sedanstraße 6\
  79098 Freiburg
- **Follow us on Instagram:**\
  [@ufr\_servicecenterstudium](https://www.instagram.com/ufr_servicecenterstudium/)

[Our advising and counselling services](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/#question-about-studies)

### Common topics for advising sessions

### Zoom consultation hours – Info-Point

### Comprehensive individual advising (with appointment – in person, online, by telephone)

### Open office hours

### Advising and Counselling Team

## Further advising services on specific topics

[Advisory service for teacher education programmes

Do you want to become a teacher at a secondary school (Gymnasium or vocational school)? Are you pursuing a polyvalent dual major bachelor’s degree or a Master of Education? You’ll find the information, advice, and support you need here.\

Read more [de]](https://www.face-freiburg.de/studium-lehre/)
[Opportunities to go abroad

Stays abroad during your studies can be a rewarding experience. With many exchange programmes and funding opportunities available, we encourage you to start gathering information early. We’re happy to advise and support you in making your plans a reality!\

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/international-affairs/going-abroad/)
[Career entry and advancement

It’s worth regularly thinking about your future career, even while you’re still a student. The University offers events and qualification programmes fora variety of groups and works with external organisations to help you make a successful transition into the workforce.\

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/career-entry/)

[**International applicants**

Applicants from abroad or who have earned their higher education entrance qualification abroad ask different questions about applying for admission to studies in Freiburg than German applicants. On the following pages,you’ll find answers to the most important questions about applications, language certificates, tuition, the Studienkolleg, and many more topics.

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants/)
[Intercultural Mentoring Programme

The Intercultural Mentoring Programme (ICM) pairs first-year international students (mentees) with experienced students (mentors) according to subject. Find friends from around the world, get support, and participate in cultural events.\

Read more](https://www.mentoring.uni-freiburg.de/intercultural)
[Additional Programme for International Students (APIS)

Are you an international student at the University of Freiburg? Want to enrich your student life and take advantage of free extra programmes? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/apis/)

[Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses

Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses often face additional challenges and barriers. The University of Freiburg offers advice and support so that these students can participate in their studies and student life as fully and independently as possible.

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/studying-with-disability/)
[Maternity protection and studying with children

There are special protective measures and opportunities for support available to students who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for small children. Find out more and request advice if you have any questions!\
\

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/registration-office/studying-with-children/)
[Struggling with your studies

During your studies, you may face academic, organisational or personal challenges. Depending on the issue, you can find support either in your faculty or at the University’s central facilities.\

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/crises-studies/)
[Student health: Staying mentally healthy throughout your studies

Mental health, balance, and strategies for coping with stress are important for well-being and academic success. We’ve put together a list of helpful resources and offers for students.\

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/mental-health/)