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  • Info Day for Refugee and International Prospective Students 2023

    Info Day for Refugee and International Prospective Students 2023

    On May 5, 2023, the information day for international and refugee prospective students is going to take place. The event will inform you on the subjects of institutes, application, start of studies and first semesters.

  • Information on the Deutschlandticket

    Information on the Deutschlandticket

    The German Bundesrat has decided on the Deutschlandticket. Students who already own the semester ticket can book an additional upgrade. The Deutschlandticket can be purchased from 3 April and is valid throughout the whole country on local transport from 1 May. The Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) are offering an upgrade function to students owning a semester…

  • Modernisation of student halls of residence is proceeding

    Modernisation of student halls of residence is proceeding

    Reopening after modernisation: Student hall of residence Mainzer Straße 2a already fullly booked / Beginning of modernisation of student hall in Grünau One and a half years after the beginning of its restructuring the student hall of residence Mainzer Straße 2a is not only ready for occupation again but also already fully booked – right…

  • Welcome to summer semester 2023

    Welcome to summer semester 2023

    A warm welcome to all new students and returning students for the summer semester 2023! We are going to inform you on our services and update you constantly on all channels. The Studentenwerk Leipzig welcomes all new students and returning students for the summer semester 2023! We are offering a lot of counselling services as well…

  • Legal Assistance extends office hours

    Legal Assistance extends office hours

    Starting in April, students can make use of a legal assistance on Tuesdays from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. From April, the law firm SAMMLER & MÜLLER is going to extend the office hours for the Legal Assistance on Tuesdays by one hour. Thus the law firm offers their consultation services three hours per week…

  • Wild Leipzig: New photo exhibition starting in mid-March

    Wild Leipzig: New photo exhibition starting in mid-March

    From mid-March, 2023, Tilman Peters is going to exhibit his photographies on „Wild Leipzig“ in the Studentenwerk Leipzig. Tilman Peters is currently studying veterinary science in his eighth semester at Leipzig University. Already during his childhood he discovered and observed nature and thereby found his passion for nature photography.  After numerous trips through other countries…

  • The Cafeteria im Musikviertel celebrates its 20th birthday

    The Cafeteria im Musikviertel celebrates its 20th birthday

    On March 22, 2023, students can get a free piece of vegan cake made by the in-house bakery. The Cafeteria im Musikviertel used to be known as Cafeteria Beethovenstraße or Cafeteria im Geisteswissenschaftlichen Zentrum GWZ and has already been used as event location for Literature Cafés and as a movie set.  As a consequence of…

  • Information for students on the “Energiepreispauschale”

    Information for students on the “Energiepreispauschale”

    A one-time payment of 200 euros which can be applied for from 15 March – here are the most important information on the application for you. With the one-off "Energiepreispauschale" the Federal Government wants to relieve people during their education. The one-time payment can be applied for online from 15 March. Who can apply? Following the "Studierenden-Energiepreispauschalengesetz"…

  • Studentenwerk Leipzig introduces “Freitisch” vouchers and increases hardship means

    Studentenwerk Leipzig introduces “Freitisch” vouchers and increases hardship means

    Mensa vouchers and more financial means for hardships – Studentenwerk Leipzig increases support for students facing an financial emergency situation. Due to inflation, students are increasingly facing money worries. This is why the Studentenwerk Leipzig expands the support offers for students exposed to financial emergencies that they are not responsible for. These students from now…

  • Mobility survey: How do students use public transport?

    Mobility survey: How do students use public transport?

    Take five minutes of your time and actively influence the future of the semester ticket – participate in the mobility survey now! The contract between the Studentenwerk Leipzig and the Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund (MDV) regarding the semester ticket is going to end by summer term 2024. In order to represent the interests of the students concerning…

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