ABOUT US
The AStA (Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss) is the elected student government at Bielefeld University and represents the interests of all students. It advocates for students in university committees, supports political participation, and works to improve study conditions.
AStA offers various services including social and legal counselling, support with BAföG and financing questions, guidance for international students, and help with administrative issues. It also manages the semester ticket framework, supports student initiatives, organizes events, and provides information on student rights and campus life.
The Department for International Affairs & Migration is one of the contact points for international students within the AStA and supports you with any challenges related to your studies, everyday life, or living in Bielefeld.
For example:
- Issues with professors or exams
- Financial difficulties or emergencies
- Discrimination or unequal treatment
- Housing or tenancy-related problems
We listen, advise, and do our best to find solutions together. If your issue is outside our area of expertise, we’ll connect you with the appropriate support service.
We also organize events for international students and engage in political work to improve conditions, and ensure that your concerns and wishes are heard on a university level.
Our goal is for you to be heard, helped, and at home at Bielefeld University!
CONTACT
Nêrgiz Akbulut (she/her) & Kris Mischer (he/him)
E- Mail: internationales@asta-bielefeld.de
Address: Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany
Office: B02-222
Phone: 0521 106 – 3423
Office hours (InterRef): Tue 14-16; Thu 14-16 CET