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
The City of Siegen
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The University of Siegen
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The University of Siegen
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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
Research – 7 Profile Areas�
(DFG Collaborative Research Center “Transformation of the Popular“, “ Media of Cooperation” Institute for Media Research, iSchool)
(DFG Research Training Group "Consequences of Social Services Work")
(Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 4.0 Competence Center)
(Center for Sensor Systems-ZESS)
(Center for Innovative Materials)
(Project "Rethinking Medicine“)
(DFG Collaborative Research Center “Particle Physics Phenomenology after the Higgs Discovery'')
English-language Master degree programs
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Service Institutions�
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
Activities on Campus
AStA, faculty councils, Student Initiatives
CampusTV, Panoptikum
Mediazine, Literalisten
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
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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.
The City
The Region
Titel der Präsentation
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Studying and Living in Siegen
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Cologne
Frankfurt
Strasbourg
Amsterdam
Dortmund
Düsseldorf
Why Siegen?
SIEGEN
is waiting for you.
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