# Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service
**Source**: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service
**Parent**: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/about-the-university/we-are-uni-bonn/louisa-specht-riemenschneider
#### Impartial. Confidential. Individual.
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service is the first port of call at the University for anything to do with studying. We provide information and guidance to current and prospective students in all matters related to choosing a degree program, getting started at university and managing their studies.
As a coordinating unit within the advisory network of the University of Bonn, we work closely with the central advisory and service points, the faculties and the student representatives. We are happy to act as a “signpost” and refer you to the right contact to help with your inquiry.
Whether it is before or during your studies, the team from the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service is always here to help!
© Bernadett Yehdou
## Study advice and counseling
**Individual. Confidential. Open-ended.**
Whether you prefer a brief consultation or an individual counseling session, we will take your concerns seriously and discuss them with you without any preconceived ideas about the outcome.
[Get to know the Study Advisory and Counseling Service](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/study-advice-and-counseling)1
## Psychological counseling
**Solution-oriented. Confidential. Impartial.**
In personal meetings, our counselors offer (preventive) advice regarding psychological concerns, insecurities or problems that negatively impact your quality of life or academic success.
[Find out more about psychological counseling](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/psychological-and-social-counseling/psychological-counseling)2
© Bernadett Yehdou
© Bernadett Yehdou
## Workshops and coaching
**Reflect. Find your way. Make a decision.**
We support you in making independent decisions, coach you in developing your personal competences and help you build personal resources.
[Find out more about workshops and coaching](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/workshops-and-coachings)3
## Events and fairs
**On campus, off campus and online.**
In cooperation with the University departments and other partners, we regularly offer events and fairs for high school students, prospective students, university students and other target groups.
[Explore events and fairs](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/events-and-fairs)4
© Volker Lannert | Uni Bonn
© Christina Lefarth | Uni Bonn
## Talent scouting
**In schools. Open-ended. Long-term.**
The NRW talent scouts program gives highly dedicated and motivated schoolchildren advice and support so that it is no longer social inequalities but the young people themselves who decide what educational journey they want to embark on.
[Find out more about talent scouting](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/talent-scouting)5
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© Volker Lannert
### Study orientation
We support prospective students with their study orientation, for instance by helping them to review their individual readiness for university and by providing insights into the realities of university study. Workshops, information events and one-on-one counseling sessions give them the opportunity to reflect on issues related to what lies ahead in terms of university and career choices.
[Study orientation](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/student-orientation-and-getting-to-know-the-university-of-bonn/study-orientation-and-getting-to-know-the-university-of-bonn)6
© Volker Lannert
### Getting off to a good start
We support you in starting off your studies and successfully settling in at the University of Bonn based on your individual needs. We do not stop there, however, also helping you if you have any general questions, are facing doubts about your studies or want to refine your personal study skills.
[Starting your studies](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/starting-your-studies/starting-your-studies)7
[During your studies](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/during-your-studies)8
[Doubts about your studies](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/doubts-about-your-studies/doubts-about-your-studies)9
© Gregor Hübl / Uni Bonn
### Finishing your studies
We will support you in the final phase of your studies and in transitioning to a master’s degree program as well as with career guidance, planning and management and strategies for applying for jobs.
[Making the transition from studying to a career](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/graduation-and-transition-to-a-professional-career/transitioning-to-a-professional-career)10
Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service events
[© Volker Lannert | Uni Bonn
Tuesday
Mar 24, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/for-parents-helping-your-with-academic-orientation)11
[For Parents: Helping Your Child Navigate the University Search](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/for-parents-helping-your-with-academic-orientation)11
Meckenheimer Allee 166
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
How to support your child in finding the right degree program
The transition from school to university or vocational training often raises a lot of questions: ...
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[© Unsplash | Brad Starkey
Wednesday
Mar 25, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/events/switching-subject-and-university-online-presentation-with-q-a)12
[Switching Subject and University (online presentation with Q&A)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/events/switching-subject-and-university-online-presentation-with-q-a)12
Online (Zoom)
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Online presentation with Q&A: this talk by the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service provides an overview of the key steps in the process for switching ...
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[© Pexels | Andrea Picquadio
Thursday
May 07, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/201cmaster2019s-or-no-master2019s-what2019s-next-after-the-bachelor2019s-201d)13
[“Master’s or No Master’s: What’s Next After the Bachelor’s?”](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/201cmaster2019s-or-no-master2019s-what2019s-next-after-the-bachelor2019s-201d)13
Online (Zoom)
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
You are nearing the end of your bachelor’s degree studies. You may be struggling with some of these questions: What do I want to do with my bachelor’s, and ...
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[© Unsplash | Tim Mossholder
Tuesday
May 12, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/workshop-201clearning-strategies-and-more201d)14
[Workshop: “Learning Strategies and More”](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/workshop-201clearning-strategies-and-more201d)14
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49, ...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First-year students in particular often find that learning at school and learning at university are two very different matters. In your final years of high ...
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## Publications from the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service
You can find detailed information on what degree programs are offered and many other study-related topics in the publications authored by the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service, which you are welcome to download as PDF files.
[To the publications](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-publications)15
© Volker Lannert | Uni Bonn
## Contact
### Study advice and counseling
[The team at a glance](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team "The team at a glance")16
**Contact**
+49 228 73-7080
[zsb@uni-bonn.de](mailto:zsb@uni-bonn.de)
**Address**
2nd floor\
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49\
53115 Bonn, Germany
[Request an appointment](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/appointment-request-central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service)17
Detailed consultations by appointment.
**Opening hours:**
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday\
9:30 am to noon\
1:30 pm to 4 pm
- Closed Wednesday and Friday
****Brief phone consultations:****
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday\
9:30 am to 10:30 am\
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
### Psychological counseling
[The team at a glance](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team#psb "The team at a glance")18
**Contact**
+49 228 73-7080
[pb-zsb@uni-bonn.de](mailto:pb-zsb@uni-bonn.de)
**Address**
2nd floor\
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49\
53115 Bonn, Germany
[Appointments](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/psychological-and-social-counseling/psychological-counseling)2
### Talentscouting
[The team at a glance](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team#ts "The team at a glance")19
**Contact**
+49 175 5301439
[talentscounting@uni-bonn.de](mailto:talentscounting@uni-bonn.de)
**Address**
3rd floor, Room 3.002\
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49\
53115 Bonn, Germany
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## Getting here
**Bicycle**\
You can leave your bicycle at the designated bicycle stands located on the parking lot behind our building.
**Public transport**\
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service is located close to the bus/tram stations “Hauptbahnhof Bonn” and “Poppelsdorfer Allee.”
**Car**\
We recommend using one of the parking garages in the city center and then walking to Poppelsdorfer Allee. Anyone with special needs and families with small children can park directly behind our building by prior arrangement.
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## Information on accessibility and family-friendliness
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service’s offices are only accessible to a limited extent. Let us know beforehand what barriers you anticipate, and we will work out a solution that works for you.
**Accessible entry:**\
there is a ramp for wheelchairs and strollers at the back of the building. Please ring the bell, and someone will come and open the door and show you where to go. The elevator inside the building is fairly small and not suitable for all wheelchairs or strollers. You are welcome to contact us in advance so that we can book a ground-floor meeting room for you if need be.
**Restrooms:**\
there is an accessible (unisex) toilet on the ground floor that also has a changing table.
**Children:**\
children are more than welcome at our consultations. We are used to the occasional bit of noise or restlessness when small children come along too and will structure our meeting accordingly. They are also welcome to use the toys and coloring pens that we always keep on hand.
## See also
### Counseling philosophy
We provide our counseling based on the philosophy espoused by *GIBeT – Gesellschaft für Information, Beratung und Therapie an Hochschulen e. V.*
**[Learn more](https://gibet.org/fachthemen/)20**
### Central study advisory and counseling services in NRW
You will find central study advisory and counseling services at all state universities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), where they act as the main port of call for information and advice on studying.
**[Learn more](https://zsb-in-nrw.de/)21**
### Study orientation in NRW
You can find all the study orientation services offered by state universities in NRW in a single online portal.
**[Learn more](https://studienorientierung-nrw.de/)22**
## Links
1. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/study-advice-and-counseling
2. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/psychological-and-social-counseling/psychological-counseling
3. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/workshops-and-coachings
4. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/events-and-fairs
5. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/talent-scouting
6. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/student-orientation-and-getting-to-know-the-university-of-bonn/study-orientation-and-getting-to-know-the-university-of-bonn
7. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/starting-your-studies/starting-your-studies
8. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/during-your-studies
9. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/doubts-about-your-studies/doubts-about-your-studies
10. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/graduation-and-transition-to-a-professional-career/transitioning-to-a-professional-career
11. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/for-parents-helping-your-with-academic-orientation
12. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/events/switching-subject-and-university-online-presentation-with-q-a
13. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/201cmaster2019s-or-no-master2019s-what2019s-next-after-the-bachelor2019s-201d
14. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-events/workshop-201clearning-strategies-and-more201d
15. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service-publications
16. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team
17. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/appointment-request-central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service
18. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team#psb
19. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/team#ts
20. https://gibet.org/fachthemen/
21. https://zsb-in-nrw.de/
22. https://studienorientierung-nrw.de/