Advice & Support

A reporting platform for cases of discrimination, disadvantage, (sexual) harassment and violence as well as for feedback on studying and teaching.

Be encouraged to report cases of discrimination. Every single report helps to raise awareness, initiate change and shape a more equal opportunity university.

The Career Service of the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is the central contact point for questions about career entry and students' careers during and after their studies. Our goal is to centrally present offers for internships, further trainings and jobs in Magdeburg and its surrounding area for every field of studies. The pool of diverse offers creates an interface between students and companies, facilitates a professional approach and is a pillar for further steps of application, internships, final projects and possibilities of student financing.

The Student Services Magdeburg’s Psychosocial Counseling Service is available to all students and staff at Otto von Guericke University and Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, as well as to students at Harz University of Applied Sciences.

Reristration, information and advice for examinations and interships, recognition of already completed courses are provides by the respective faculty's examination office.

A counseling service by students for students.

A free offer to listen und talk about issues or difficulties that are bothering you. 

The International Office at OVGU offers a wide range of services for national and international students. 

Accompanying your studies – from start to finish

• Advising international potential students on study possibilities and requirements
• Information on the recognition of international qualifications and study achievements from abroad
• Advising international students at OVGU on questions relating to their course of studies

Are you having trouble with legal provisions or other legal issues? Sometimes situations arise that require the professional advice of a lawyer.

Free initial consultation!

Key topics covered by the Student Counseling Service:

• Student jobs – What do you need to know?
• Studying and pregnancy/parenthood
• Issues faced by students with disabilities or chronic illnesses
• Issues faced by international students
• Broadcasting fee, semester fee/semester ticket, health insurance

The Office for Gender Equality and Family Affairs is available to provide advice and support on issues related to gender equality and family-friendly policies, and is committed to ensuring equal participation for all members of the university community.

Techniker Krankenkasse is here to provide students, prospective students, and staff with advice and support—right on campus at the CWC.