Welcome to the Student Advice Centre
The Student Advice Centre at Paderborn University provides prospective and current students with advice on all aspects of studying. We offer the following services:
- General study guidance
- Psychosocial counselling
- Advice for students with disabilities
- Career Service
Enquiries and appointments:
You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions in our FAQs section.
We are a central contact and service point that passes on matters to other entities within or outside Paderborn University where required. We provide neutral and confidential advice. Information on our advisory services and data privacy can be found here.
Contact us
Enquiries and appointments (telephone, video chat):
Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. I Fri.: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
05251 60-2007 or zsb(at)upb(dot)de
Open office hours:
Mon.-Thurs.: 1 - 3 p.m.
Chat consultation:
Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. I Fri.: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Events catalogue
Events on the following:
Choosing a course
Study techniques (time management, exam preparation)
Coping with stress
Studying with disabilities
Study doubts
Professional orientation & goal-setting