Category: BAföG & Finanzen
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Bridging Day 31 May: We’re closed!
A public holiday and and an extra day off before the weekend (a bridging day): please note the changed opening and office hours. The 30th of May is a public holiday, meaning all Studentenwerk facilities are closed including the Department for Grants and ALL student restaurants and cafeterias. This applies not only for the 30th but…
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BAföG to be reformed by next winter semester
Increased housing benefit, income allowances and a new maximum award rate—all that will come by Winter Semester 2019/20. The German Bundestag adopts a new BAföG reform: From August 2019 a new maximum award rate, higher income allowances and adjusted housing benefits apply. The most important changes in detail The maximum award rate is to rise…
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4 May: Studentenwerk Leipzig at University Information Day of Leipzig University
Studentenwerk Leipzig will be at the University Information Day of Leipzig University on 4 May. Learn more about student housing, BAföG and visit our student halls of residence. If you consider studying at Leipzig University, you should attend University Open Day of Leipzig University on 4 May 2019. At the event you do not only receive…
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BAföG benefits despite Brexit
A stay abroad in the United Kingdom subsidised with BAföG benefits can be continued after Brexit. The same applies to studying in Germany for British students. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research makes preparations as the dreaded, alleged Brexit deadline approaches: It must be prevented that students are being forced to terminate their (academic) training in…
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Opening Hours Over the Christmas and New Year Break
We have changed opening hours in our student restaurants and cafeterias as well as changed office hours at Studentenwerk Leipzig. The year is coming to an end and everyone who has to settle matters with the help of Studentenwerk Leipzig should take a look at the changed office and opening hours. Student Restaurants & Cafeterias:…
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Welcome to Winter Semester 2018/19!
The new semester has begun – here’s information, advice and support. Studentenwerk Leipzig welcomes all students to the start of winter semester 2018/19! We, Studentenwerk Leipzig, offer many services around studying and living in Leipzig. You can find information on all of our departments and their respective contacts on our website. Student Housing Student Restaurants (Mensa) and…
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BAföG – It’s worth applying!
There are many good reasons to apply for BAföG (deriving from The German Federal Training Assistance Act). Even if your BAföG rate is low, you are completely exempt from paying broadcasting license fees! Did you know? Only half must be repaid!NO MATTER HOW MUCH BAFÖG YOU RECEIVE – At least one half is a gift, the rest is…
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Don’t forget to submit your BAföG application!
Submit your application for further funding now to avoid gaps. To ensure continuous BAföG funding, the follow-up application should be submitted to the Department for Grants in July if the deadline is in August. Initial applications should be submitted as early as possible. Please use the online application helper. If you do, mistakes can be avoided…
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Changed office hours during the summer period
Some of the office hours in July and August are changed. Student Housing 2-7-2018 to 20-7-2018: Tuesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. // Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 23-7-2018 to 3-8-2018: No office hours (appointments upon prior arrangement) 6-8-2018 to 17-8-2018: Tuesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. // Thursday 9…
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University Info Days: We Answer Questions
Info days on 21 April at HTWK and 28 April at Leipzig University. With information booths and presentations, Studentenwerk Leipzig takes part at the University Info Day at Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK) on 21 April and on information day at University of Leipzig on 28 April. You can find us here:…