The photo shows a group of students on campus in front of a lawn, including men and women of different skin colors and a female student in a wheelchair.

Study orientation and studies

Promoting equal opportunities
The photo shows a group of students on campus in front of a lawn, including men and women of different skin colors and a female student in a wheelchair.
Image: Tashi-Delek, istock

News and upcoming events

  • Your Voice is in demand: 'Student Survey in Germany' (SiD) 2025

    The Student Survey 2025 in Germany is starting and we cordially invite you to participate.
    You have the opportunity to give your personal situation a voice and in this way help to improve the situation of all students.
    Your participation is voluntary and anonymous.

    Paper sheet with happy-or-not smileys to tick off
    Image: Pixabay, athree23
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Federal study start-up aid (Studienstarthilfe des Bundes)

To help them get started with their studies, students can apply for a "Studienstarthilfe"-grant of € 1,000 from the federal government to finance what ist necessary to begin their studies. This can be, for example, a laptop, books or a deposit for accommodation. Students in particular financial need up to the age of 25 who are enrolling for full-time studies for the first time and have received specified social benefitsExternal link in the month before the start of their university studies are eligible for funding are eligible to apply.

"Studienstarthilfe" can only be applied for online at www.bafoeg-digital.deExternal link. The service team of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen will be happy to answer any questions you may have about study start-up support on 03641-5546390.  

Gender equality

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Diversity

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