Who we are – Leibniz University Hannover

What we do

We familiarise you with the university!
For example, by offering:

Taster and orientation events
Information events and hands-on activities
Visits to schools
Education fairs
Offers to help students prepare for university
Advice and information before starting university, and throughout your degree programme

Who do we advise?

We offer competent, objective and free advice on all matters relating to university to

Prospective students and high school students
Students
Graduates
Parents and teachers
Prospective students who do not have Abitur (A’levels)
Prospective students and students with a disability

When should I contact the Student Advisory Services?

Our information and advisory services are designed to respond to the individual needs and concerns of students seeking advice. We provide information to all those interested in studying, and provide advice with the client in mind, without prejudging the outcome.

During our drop-in sessions and scheduled consultations, we provide information and offer confidential advice on any questions and concerns relating to your studies.

We also offer a variety of information and orientation events at schools in the Hannover region, at education fairs and here at the university

It goes without saying that our advisory services are available free of charge.

We provide Advice on

Access to higher education and application requirements
(including starting university without Abitur)
Decision processes
(e.g. relating to choices of degree programme, changing courses, the transition from Bachelor’s to Master’s, when having doubts about university)
Personal and/or study-related challenges
(e.g. starting university, change processes, exam stress, workload problems, etc.)
Crisis situations