Increase in property tax leads to higher operating costs
With effect from 1 May 2025, we will have to adjust the operating costs for almost all of our approximately 2,800 tenants by €8.90. This is due to a tripling of property tax in 2025.
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The sporty side continues
In addition to pub quizzes, tastings and the like, the cultural area of the Studierendenwerk also offers entertaining sporting activities. In May, it's off to the water and off with bow and arrow.
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Peace as a theme: Photo competition launched
Peace is the motto of this year's Franco-German photo competition. Entries will be accepted until 12 May 2025.
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Looking for an apprenticeship? Come to the Stuzubi
The Studierendenwerk will also be represented at one of the largest training fairs - Stuzubi - on 1 February 2025 and will provide information about the various training opportunities. You can find our team at stand 49 in the main canteen of the Studierendenwerk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Quick access to psychological counselling
The Psychological Counselling Service of the Studierendenwerk (PSBE) offers an open consultation hour every Thursday at 1 pm. This gives students at TU Dortmund University, FH Dortmund University and FH Südwestfalen quick and uncomplicated access to professional help.
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Tips for finding accommodation
Our halls of residence are very popular. Time and again, we receive enquiries from students who unfortunately cannot find accommodation with us due to the high demand. We have launched a new service for them - an overview with lots of tips on finding accommodation.
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Daycare centre registrations now submitted!
Studying with a child - this is only possible if childcare is guaranteed. How good that the Studierendenwerk exists! In our daycare centre in the countryside, we offer 120 children space and room to put down roots. For all students with children, it's best to find out more and register now!
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University Days: Welcome to our cafeterias!
As part of the Dortmund University Days, all of the city's universities will open their doors at the same time on 15 and 16 January 2025 and give school pupils an exciting insight into university life. The Studierendenwerk with its numerous canteens will also be taking part!
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Veganuary: Our canteens are joining in!
A healthy start to the new year! The Studierendenwerk canteens are kicking off the 2025 campaign year with Veganuary. Vegan products will increasingly feature on the menus in the first four weeks. Guests in the main canteen can also help themselves to a buffet every day, which will mainly feature dishes made with plant-based meat from the company Happy Meat.
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From January: Archeteria opens longer in the afternoon
The Archeteria is starting the new year with new opening hours. From Monday to Friday, it will be open one hour longer on South Campus. This means that all students and staff can get drinks, snacks and hot food until 5 p.m. and until 3.30 p.m. on Fridays.
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Kita im Grünen gets new telephone numbers
From Tuesday, 3 December 2024, the doorbell system in our Kita im Grünen will be replaced. The telephones will also be connected to the Studierendenwerk telephone system, as a result of which all telephone numbers in the centre will change. The central telephone number will then be 0231/20649-711 with immediate effect.
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Pub quiz, coffee tasting or excursions? A lot is going on here!
Our cultural offer has another great programme in the coming weeks. As always, students receive discounted tickets. Registrations are now being accepted! Here is more information:
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Orange Day 2025: Our canteens are part of it!
Studierendenwerk and other organisations are sending out a visible signal against violence against women with a large-scale sandwich bag campaign. More than 150,000 orange sandwich bags will be handed out in the city from 25 November - the International Day against Violence against Women - under the slogan "Gewalt kommt uns nicht in die Tüte!".
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Only until 30 November: Apply for study start-up aid!
Only until the end of the month can "first-time students" up to the age of 25 who have started a full-time degree programme this winter semester apply for a one-off grant of 1,000 euros. The following criteria must be met for the application:
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Canteen opened for the open day
TU Dortmund University hosted an open day on Saturday (9 November) and many visitors came - also to take a look behind the scenes of the main canteen. The Studierendenwerk offered five guided tours over the course of the day to experience the largest canteen on campus from a completely different perspective.
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