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Welcome to the University of Siegen

An Introduction to the University and Student Life in the Rolling Hills of Western Germany�

Alicia Platt

International Office�

Summer Term of 2026

uni-siegen.de

www.uni-siegen.de

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The City of Siegen

  • State of North Rhine-Westphalia
  • “Greenest” city of Germany
  • Situated in a very strong industrial region

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The University of Siegen

  • Founded in 1972
  • Number of students in 2024: approx. 14.000
      • Female students approx. 7.800
      • International students approx. 2.400
  • Staff
      • 260 professors
      • 1.160 scientific staff
      • 850 technical + administrative staff
  • 23 Research Centers and 6 campuses

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The University of Siegen

  • is a young, modern institution of higher education in the center of a border triangle of the German states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate
  • is positioned as a medium-size research university and as a educative facility in its region and for its region
  • scores with its highly interdisciplinary research and teaching
  • puts particular emphasis on supporting its students
  • strongly pushes internationalization
  • follows the guiding principle: Shaping a Humane Future

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Four Faculties�

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Faculty I�Schools of Arts and Humanities

Faculty II��School of Education, Architecture and the Arts

Faculty III��School of Economics Disciplines

Faculty IV��School of Science and Technology

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Research – 7 Profile Areas

    • Digital and Media Culture

(DFG Collaborative Research Center “Transformation of the Popular“, “ Media of Cooperation” Institute for Media Research, iSchool)

    • Inclusive Society and Social Living Spaces

(DFG Research Training Group "Consequences of Social Services Work")

    • Regional Economy in a Globalized World

(Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 4.0 Competence Center)

    • Responsive Sensor Technologies

(Center for Sensor Systems-ZESS)

    • Smart Materials and Manufacturing

(Center for Innovative Materials)

    • Individualized Health Care

(Project "Rethinking Medicine“)

    • Fundamental Interactions and Particle Information Systems

(DFG Collaborative Research Center “Particle Physics Phenomenology after the Higgs Discovery'')

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English-language Master degree programs

  • Roads to Democracies

  • Economic Policy (MEPS)
  • Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechatronics
  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • Physics

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Service Institutions�

  • Alumni Network
  • Career Service
  • House of Young Talents
  • Dual Career Service
  • Family Service Office
  • Entrepreneurship Center
  • Center for Gender Studies Siegen (Gestu_S)
  • Language Center
  • Center for Information and Media Technology (ZIMT)

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Sprachenzentrum�Language Center

Sprachkurse in

DaF, Englisch,

Spanisch und 10 weiteren

Sprachen

DaF, English, Spanish +

courses in

10 other

languages

Sprachcafé

Language Café

Summer Schools

Italienisch und Spanisch�in Rom und Sevilla

Summer Schools�Italian and Spanish �in Rome and �Sevilla

Fachsprachen

und Kurse zu

Schlüsselkompetenzen

Languages for Specific Purposes

and courses focusing

on key skills

Anmeldung

über unisono

Register

via unisono

Sprachlerntandem

Language Tandem

Exkursionen

Excursions

www.uni-siegen.de/sprachenzentrum

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Activities on Campus

  • University sports with many courses

  • Social Engagement: European Student Network

AStA, faculty councils, Student Initiatives

  • Music: Choir, Orchestra, Big Band

  • Media: Campus Radio,

CampusTV, Panoptikum

Mediazine, Literalisten

  • Science: Fablab and eLab

Speeding Scientists

…and so much more

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Connecting Students to the Region and Industry: FIT

Studying and Living in Siegen

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Living Expenses

Living costs can vary greatly depending on lifestyle and spending habit. In Siegen the average living expenses are lower than in other major German cities. We advise students to prepare for monthly expenses of approx. EUR 800 – 900:

» Rent and utilities: ca. 350 EUR

» Food: ca. 200 EUR

» Clothing: ca. 50 EUR

» Travel and public transportation: ca. 50 EUR

» Health insurance, medication: ca. 120 EUR

» Learning materials: ca. 30 EUR

» Phone, internet, TV*: ca. 45 EUR

» Recreation, sports: ca. 70 EUR

One-time expenses: Semester fee: ca. 370 €

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Accommodation - Studierendenwerk

https://www.studierendenwerk-siegen.de/en/housing/

Rooms in the residence halls of the Student Services Organization Siegen (Studierendenwerk Siegen) in Siegen and Siegen-Weidenau are in demand, yet spots are limited. You should apply after you received your offer of admission.

You can search for private accommodation on websites like www.wg-gesucht.de or www.kleinanzeigen.de

Studying and Living in Siegen

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The University

Modern and cutting edge, the University of Siegen offers pristine facilities for your studies.

The University of Siegen places a high value on comfort, community and shared spaces, offering students spaces for relaxation and mindful work.

The University of Siegen is the beating heart of the City, well connected and integrated into it’s culture and lifestyle.

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The City

  • Thriving culinary scene
  • Multiple student friendly bars and cafes
  • Many opportunities for sports & outdoors activities
  • Cheap and affordable
  • Well connected by public transport

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The Region

  • Great support (professional + administrative)
  • Deutschland-Ticket for Germany
  • No tuition fees
  • Industrially strong region (home to many "hidden champions")
  • High quality of life
      • Region rich in forests - air + water quality
      • Affordable rents / real estate
      • Safe and secure
  • Many family-run businesses
  • Ideal location (Frankfurt - Cologne - Bonn - Düsseldorf)
  • Information about Siegen and the region:

Titel der Präsentation

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Studying and Living in Siegen

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Cologne

Frankfurt

Strasbourg

Amsterdam

Dortmund

Düsseldorf

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Why Siegen?

  • A nice resting place, not as crowded, closer to nature, while connected to other large cities and cultural hubs

  • Still many things to do in the city itself, while being reasonably priced

  • Easy to connect with other students and meet up

  • University integrated deeply in the city and student oriented

  • Infrastucture of a big city, atmosphere of a small town

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SIEGEN

is waiting for you.

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Thank You for Your Attention

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Contact��Alicia Platt – Incoming Students Coordinator�Room: F-S 403�Phone: +49271 740 3905�E-Mail: alicia.platt@zv.uni-siegen.de