All about studying at JLU Gießen
Information about studying at JLU Gießen
Gießen offers a variety of housing options for students - the student housing of the Studentenwerk is one of them.
You can register your main or secondary residence at the city office. A registration form must be filled out and submitted with your identity card. Detailed information can be found on the website of the Gießen City Office .
On the page "Campus & mehr" of JLU Gießen you will find many links to other activities and offers in addition to your studies, e.g.
- offers from the General University Sports (AHS),
- playing in the University Orchestra,
- helping to design the UNIversum magazine,
- the "Gießen App" with a calendar of events, news, parking information, local clubs and much more.
- Places of interest in Giessen, ...
You will also find topics such as
- the dining hall menu and
- student self-administration
in the "Campus & mehr" section.
At Justus Liebig University Gießen, the Studierendenwerk is responsible for advising and applying for funding from the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). Basic information can be found in the FAQ list on the Studierendenwerk Gießen website.
There is also further information on BAföG on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) .
On the JLU website you can find further financing options , e.g. scholarships, as well as offers of student discounts.
The job market of the Faculty of Business Studies and Economics can be helpful when looking for part-time jobs.
Arbeiterkind provides further information about BAföG and student loans and also offers help with general questions about studying.
The Studierendenwerk Gießen has taken out both accident and liability insurance for students. Damage that occurs to students in connection with their participation in their studies is covered by this insurance. It is advisable to take out additional private liability insurance if it is not already included in the family insurance (e.g. via the parents).
In terms of health insurance , students are subject to family insurance or compulsory statutory health insurance. The detailed regulations and further information on the scope of insurance and the procedure in the event of damage can be found on the website of the Studierendenwerk Gießen .
The Allgemeine Studentenausschuss - AStA - of JLU Gießen offers free legal advice for students. This covers the areas of general, employment, BAföG, tenancy, social and administrative law. The office hours and premises for legal advice can be found on the AStA website.