Facts and figures
History
1921/22
At the end of the First World War, the economic situation of students and teachers was dramatically bad. So students and professors joined together to form independent self-help groups and emergency communities. From this, the official "Studentenhilfe" (student aid) developed at the Kiel location in 1921/22.
1930-1960
From 1933, the student union in Kiel was also subject to the influence of the National Socialists. In 1938, a "Reichsstudentenwerk" (Reich Student Union) was formed, in which all regional student unions were brought into line. This meant that the institutions temporarily lost their autonomy and economic as well as political independence. After the Second World War, Kiel was badly damaged and there was great need among the students. The Studentenwerke resumed their work in the legal form of a "registered association" or a "foundation under public law". Dormitories and refectories were built, a medical care center and a kindergarten were established, and general student support was offered. More and more students took advantage of the services offered by the Studentenwerk.
1960s
In 1961, the student union in Kiel became a model for the entire republic. The so-called "Kiel Student House Plan" aimed to build student houses at universities that would serve as the center of student community life. Not only were all support facilities to be united under one roof there, but specialized rooms for cultural activities were also to be provided. Thus, in the mid-1960s, the Kiel Student House and the Sechseckbau, the heart of the "Communication & Culture" department, were created. However, the Kiel model was then only realized in a comprehensive form in a few cities.
1970s
In 1971, the Student Union Act is passed. This extends the responsibility of the Studentenwerk to the whole of Schleswig-Holstein.
Today
The Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein is a modern service provider with a wide range of services. To serve the more than 60,000 students from ten universities at six university locations in Schleswig-Holstein, the Studentenwerk SH employs around 560 people who work in the individual departments.
Corporate divisions
In its canteens, cafeterias and café lounges at six university locations in Schleswig-Holstein, the university catering team offers students affordable and healthy food every day. From snacks such as baguettes, yoghurts and salads to coffee specialities made from Fairtrade beans and freshly baked waffles to a wide variety of delicious hot dishes - the Studentenwerk SH bases its offer on the latest culinary trends and students' wishes. Values such as quality and sustainability, combined with good value for money, are emphasised here.
Numbers
Number of establishments:
Kiel | Lübeck | Flensburg | Heath | Wedel | Osterrönfeld | total | |
Canteens | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
Cafeterias | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
Café Lounges | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Meals served in 2023:
Total meals | 909.075 |
Canteen I* | 297.145 |
Canteen II** | 225.760 |
Canteen Kesselhaus | 27.081 |
Schwentine canteen | 72.932 |
Flensburg canteen | 96.869 |
Canteen Lübeck*** | 165.869 |
Mensa Heide | 23.426 |
* incl. portions for Mensa Osterrönfeld
** incl. portions for Mensa Gaarden
*** incl. portions for the University of Music
Sales revenue year-on-year:
2019 | 8.282.489 € |
2020 | 1.820.566 € |
2021 | 1.289.169 € |
2022 | 4.456.420 € |
2023 | 6.580.074 € |
The Facility Management/Building department manages the buildings of Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein, including the 21 halls of residence in Kiel, Lübeck, Flensburg, Heide and Wedel as well as the day-care centres. Among other things, the team is responsible for the maintenance, regular servicing and inspection of all technical facilities. The department is also responsible for planning new buildings as well as conversion and modernisation measures.
Supply quota of residential care home places
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Student Union SH | 5,3 % | 5,2 % | 5,2 % | 5,4 % | 5,6 % |
Schleswig-Holstein* | 6,1 % | 6,3 % | 6,0 % | 6,3 % | 5,9 % |
National average** | 9,4 % | 9,5 % | 9,5 % | 10,0 % | 9,6 % |
*All publicly funded student residences incl. places of the Studentenwerk SH **All publicly funded student residences incl. places of all German Studentenwerke and Studierendenwerke.
The Student Housing department makes affordable and university-related housing possible for students in Schleswig-Holstein. The team currently manages a total of 21 halls of residence in Kiel, Lübeck, Flensburg, Heide and Wedel, concludes contracts, processes cancellations or relocation applications and communicates with student residents from all over the world thanks to its foreign language skills.
Figures
Various figures 2023:
Halls of residence | 22 |
Places in halls of residence | 3.221 |
Move-ins, move-outs and relocations | 2.203 |
New tenancy agreements | 2.019 |
Average rent | 279 € |
Development of the number of applications for a place in a hall of residence 2013-2022
2013
City | March | September | Total 2013 |
Keel | 316 | 1617 | 2975 |
Flensburg | 115 | 480 | 758 |
Lübeck | 136 | 612 | 944 |
Heath | 30 | 357 | 402 |
Wedel | 104 | 498 | 737 |
Total number of all applications in 2013: 5,816
2014
City | March | September | Total 2014 |
Kiel | 501 | 1591 | 3044 |
Flensburg | 111 | 466 | 746 |
Lübeck | 178 | 487 | 925 |
Heath | 30 | 221 | 273 |
Wedel | 140 | 396 | 688 |
Total number of all applications in 2014: 5,676
2015
City | March | September | Total 2015 |
Kiel | 449 | 1049 | 2272 |
Flensburg | 94 | 271 | 517 |
Lübeck | 139 | 306 | 697 |
Heath | 22 | 134 | 187 |
Wedel | 97 | 227 | 469 |
Total number of all applications in 2015: 4,127
2016
City | March | September | Total 2016 |
Kiel | 393 | 969 | 2219 |
Flensburg | 74 | 233 | 399 |
Lübeck | 111 | 279 | 618 |
Heath | 19 | 116 | 165 |
Wedel | 81 | 231 | 488 |
Total number of all applications in 2016: 3,889
2017
City | March | September | Total 2017 |
Kiel | 425 | 1014 | 2205 |
Flensburg | 114 | 455 | 698 |
Lübeck | 114 | 292 | 607 |
Heath | 26 | 121 | 173 |
Wedel | 78 | 230 | 457 |
Total number of all applications in 2017: 4,140
2018
City | March | September | Total 2018 |
Kiel | 451 | 1557 | 2.904 |
Flensburg | 126 | 565 | 847 |
Lübeck | 145 | 614 | 1.071 |
Heath | 12 | 188 | 231 |
Wedel | 16 | 24 | 61 |
Total number of all applications in 2018: 5,114
2019
City | March | September | Total 2019 |
Kiel | 518 | 1504 | 2.781 |
Flensburg | 116 | 592 | 802 |
Lübeck | 130 | 653 | 1.088 |
Heath | 28 | 184 | 235 |
Wedel | 18 | 41 | 18 |
Total number of all applications in 2019: 4,980
2020
City | March | September | Total 2020 |
Kiel | 480 | 969 | 2.544 |
Flensburg | 130 | 306 | 721 |
Lübeck | 195 | 541 | 1.184 |
Heath | 40 | 125 | 223 |
Wedel | 26 | 21 | 68 |
Total number of all applications 2020: 4,740
2021
City | March | September | Total |
Kiel | 340 | 1409 | 2854 |
Flensburg | 88 | 522 | 805 |
Lübeck | 148 | 679 | 1291 |
Heath | 14 | 128 | 179 |
Wedel | 9 | 24 | 33 |
Total number of all applications 2021: 5,162
2022
City | March | September | Total |
Kiel | 556 | 1.525 | 3.153 |
Flensburg | 143 | 500 | 799 |
Lübeck | 209 | 832 | 1.421 |
Heath | 311 | 118 | 161 |
Wedel | 14 | 16 | 53 |
Total number of all applications 2022: 5587
2023
City | March | September | Total |
Kiel | 647 | 1.648 | 3.300 |
Flensburg | 145 | 558 | 876 |
Lübeck | 234 | 932 | 1.565 |
Heath | 37 | 103 | 162 |
Wedel | 10 | 33 | 71 |
Total number of all applications in 2023: 5974
The Student Support Office of the Studentenwerk SH advises students on all aspects of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) at the following university locations: Kiel, Flensburg, Lübeck, Heide, Wedel and Elmshorn. In addition, it is responsible for funding students and pupils abroad in Denmark, Iceland and Norway. In addition to the main office in Kiel, there is also a branch office in Flensburg. Regular external consultation hours also ensure support for the other university locations in Schleswig-Holstein.
Figures
Various figures 2023:
Decrease in BAföG applications compared to 2022 | 6 % |
Advances paid | 383.965 € |
Approved applications | 88 % |
Calls to the telephone hotline | 29.922 |
Year-on-year comparison of application figures:
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Applications | 12.694 | 12.464 | 12.551 | 14.102 | 13.145 |
Applications for domestic funding | 11.664 | 11.640 | 11.707 | 13.340 | 12.477 |
Applications for international funding | 1.030 | 794 | 844 | 432 | 668 |
BAföG funding paid out | 61.271.629 € | 69.577.250 € | 77.494.113 € | 83.725.102,36 € | 90.447.836 € |
The Student Life Counselling Service and the Psychological Counselling Service offer help with a wide range of questions and concerns relating to studying: from tips on financing your studies to learning coaching. The department also provides a comprehensive service for students with children and is responsible for seven childcare centres across the country. The department is also responsible for supporting international students - whether through counselling or the Study Buddy Programme - as well as students with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Numbers
Day care centres:
Daycare centres | |
Kiel | 5 |
Flensburg | 1 |
Lübeck | 1 |
total | 7 |
Development of counselling contacts
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Psychological counselling | 1.272 | 1.250 | 1.835 | 3.115 | 4.162 |
Counselling on student life | 3.082 | 3.118 | 2.881 | 3.094 | 3.293 |
total | 4.354 | 4.368 | 4.716 | 6.209 | 7.455 |
Figures for 2023:
Total daycare places | 367 |
approved applications for study start aid in Kiel | 184 |
Approved loans from the loan fund | 130 |
Study buddy pairs | 126 |
On the one hand, the Culture & Event Management staff unit is responsible for the cultural programme of the Studentenwerk SH: courses and workshops from painting to photography, cultural events such as parties - the range on offer is diverse. The team is also responsible for the organisation and implementation of internal and external events.
Numbers
Cultural programmes:
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Theatre performances | 27 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 23 |
Total theatre guests | 2.563 | 666 | 179 | 424 | 2.200 |
External events:
Events | 27 |
Guests | 5.356 |
In addition to social media and the company's website, the colleagues in this department are also responsible for press relations. They develop and manage campaigns, design print materials and produce videos and photos.
Total number of followers on social media
Year | Followers |
2019 | 9.255 |
2020 | 10.748 |
2021 | 13.279 |
2022 | 15.054 |
The Studentenwerk SH is not only a supporter of students, it is also a major employer in the north and employs people with a wide range of qualifications and skills. From recruiting and employee development to remuneration - the "Human Resources. Retention - Development - Organisation" department is responsible for all personnel matters. The team is also intensively involved in employer marketing in order to attract motivated and qualified specialists in the future.
Figures
Personnel structure 2023:
Employees | 545 |
female employees | 71 % |
Trainees | 16 |
Full-time employees | 212 |
Proportion of staff by department 2023:
University catering (incl. event) | 204 |
Psychosocial Counselling/Family/International Affairs | 161 |
Office for Educational Support | 63 |
IT | 10 |
Facility Management/Construction | 42 |
Student housing | 5 |
Communication and Marketing | 9 |
Commercial area | 20 |
Human Resources | 24 |
Management/staff positions/staff council | 7 |
Personnel expenses in comparison:
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
17.432.449,22 € | 17.162.472,40 € | 20.162.073,54 € | 20.849.189 € |
The commercial department consists of financial and rental accounting, the administration of daycare centre and student union fees, controlling and purchasing. Its tasks include recording and posting all business transactions, preparing tax returns, preparing monthly and annual financial statements, loan management and much more. Controlling prepares reports, supervises the construction of new student residences and supports the management in its strategic and operational decisions. Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of food and non-food items for the entire Studentenwerk SH. In addition, the Service Point of Mensa I, the central contact point for students in Kiel, is affiliated to the department.
Figures
Revenues 2023
University catering | 6.9 million € |
Halls of residence | 10.6 million € |
Day care centres | 1.2 million € |
Subsidies from the state and local authorities | 11.4 million € |
BAföG administrative cost reimbursement from the state | 4.2 million € |
Student fees | 7.2 million € |
Other related income/turnover | 1.5 million € |
Total revenue | 42.8 million € |
As an internal service provider, the IT department is responsible for the smooth technical workflow in the Studentenwerk SH. The team takes care of both the networking and technical equipment of all offices, dormitories and catering facilities as well as the error-free application, updating and improvement of internal information and communication technology throughout Schleswig-Holstein. In addition, the department develops new data structures and supports employees with hardware and software requirements.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Studentenwerk SH, Hochschulservice & Seeburg GmbH (HSG), founded in 1994, is responsible for the following areas at the university locations in Schleswig-Holstein: cleaning and dishwashing services in the canteens, halls of residence and daycare centres, locking services, removals, caretaker replacements and event support. In addition to innovative biotechnological cleaning agents, state-of-the-art tools and equipment are used for cleaning. Quality management and personnel development are also a particular focus.
Figures
Various figures 2023:
Employees | 86 |
Female employees | 59 |
Working hours | 74.870 |
Properties managed | 33 |
Sales revenue year-on-year:
2020 | 1.123.585 € |
2021 | 1.021.168 € |
2022 | 1.435.593 € |
2023 | 1.472.638 € |
Students in Schleswig-Holstein
Student numbers in Schleswig-Holstein*:
WS 23/24 | 57.526 |
Increase on previous year | - 3,06 % |
WS 22/23 | 59.289 |
Increase on previous year | - 2,23 % |
WS 21/22 | 60.643 |
Increase on previous year | - 0,35 % |
WS 20/21 | 60.854 |
Increase on previous year | 2,59 % |
WS 19/20 | 59.320 |
Increase on previous year | 0,95 % |
WS 18/19 | 58.762 |
Increase on previous year | 3,48 % |
WS 16/17 | 55.992 |
*under the responsibility of the Studentenwerk SH
Source: Statistikamt Nord
Student numbers at the individual universities and universities of applied sciences (WS 23/24):
Total | |
Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel | 26.091 |
Kiel University of Applied Sciences | 7.802 |
Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design | 630 |
Flensburg University of Applied Sciences | 3.057 |
European University of Flensburg | 5.997 |
West Coast University of Applied Sciences | 1.454 |
University of Lübeck | 5.943 |
Lübeck University of Applied Sciences | 5.089 |
Lübeck University of Music | 422 |
University of Applied Sciences Wedel | 1.041 |
Gender of students in Schleswig-Holstein:
Female | 49 % |
Male | 50 % |
I cannot/would not categorise myself as either gender. | 1 % |
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Age of students in Schleswig-Holstein:
Up to 19 years | 4% |
20-22 years | 28 % |
23-25 years | 33 % |
26-30 years | 26 % |
31 years or older | 10 % |
Arithm. Mean | 25.0 years |
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Amount of monthly income of students in Schleswig-Holstein:
Up to € 350 | 0% |
351-600 € | 13% |
601-850 € | 40% |
851-1000 € | 22% |
1001-1250 € | 15% |
1251-1500 € | 5% |
1501-1750 € | 2% |
Over 1750 € | 3% |
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Development of the monthly income of students in Schleswig-Holstein (arithmetic mean):
2012 | 818 € |
2016 | 893 € |
Source: 21st Social Survey/DSW
Students with child/children in Schleswig-Holstein:
With child | 5% |
Without child | 95% |
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Number of children of students in Schleswig-Holstein:
1 | 52 % |
2 | 31 % |
3 or more | 17& |
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Health impairment among students in Schleswig-Holstein:
No health impairment | 75% |
Health impairment without study difficulties | 13 % |
with health impairment that makes studying more difficult | 13% |
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Mensa user type in Schleswig-Holstein (lunch):
Regulars | 31% |
Sporadic users | 34% |
Non-users | 35% |
Regular users: at least three meals per week
Sporadic users: one or two meals per week
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Housing situation of the students
Living arrangements for students in Schleswig-Holstein:
Parents, relatives | 10% |
Stud. Residence: Single room | 2% |
Stud. Student residence: single room in shared flat | 5% |
Stud. Student residence: single apartment | 2% |
Stud. Living: Multi-room flat | 1% |
Stud. Residence: Two-bed room | 0% |
Flat alone | 18% |
Flat with partner/child | 24% |
Shared flat | 39% |
Sublet | 0% |
Source: 21st Social Survey, marginal count for Schleswig-Holstein/DSW
Monthly expenditure on rent and ancillary costs in a city comparison (arithmetic mean):
Placement | City | Rent and ancillary costs |
1 | Munich | 495 € |
2 | New Ulm | 465 € |
3 | Frankfurt/Main | 495 € |
4 | Wiesbaden | 458 € |
5 | Hamburg | 456 € |
18 | Constance | 409 € |
19 | Mannheim | 408 € |
20 | Potsdam | 406 € |
36 | Bielefeld | 391€ |
37 | Kiel | 391 € |
38 | Wuppertal | 390 € |
58 | Dortmund | 369 € |
59 | Hamm | 369 € |
60 | Furtwangen | 367 € |
Source: 22nd Social Survey/DSW
The internet platform wg-suche.de has published a comparison of the cost of a room in a shared flat. It shows the cost of a shared room in 160 German cities in 2020 and the cost of a 30 m² flat.
The student housing price index commissioned by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) analyses the market for student housing in 15 major and university cities.
Development of monthly expenditure on rent and ancillary costs in Schleswig-Holstein (arithmetic mean):
2012 | 285 € |
2016 | 312 € |
Source: 21st Social Survey/DSW
Number of places in halls of residence and accommodation rates of the Studentenwerk and publicly funded halls of residence 2022:
Location | Number of students WS 23/24* | Places in halls of residence of the Studentenwerk | Accommodation quota STW | Further places in halls of residence** | Quota of additional places in halls of residence | Total places in halls of residence | Total quota |
Flensburg | 9.054 | 507 | 5,6 % | - | - | 508 | 5,12 % |
Heath | 1.454 | 111 | 7,63 % | - | - | 111 | 6,15 % |
Kiel | 34.523 | 1.982 | 5,74 % | 501 | 1,45 % | 2.437 | 6,77 % |
Lübeck | 11.454 | 549 | 4,79 % | 32 | 0,28 % | 581 | 4,98 % |
Wedel |
1.041 | 72 | 5,92 % | - |
- |
72 | 5,88 % |
Total | 57.526 | 3.221 | 5,6 % | 533 | 0,92 % | 3.708 | 6,12 % |
** Figures from student accommodation. Statistical overview 2021/DSW
*In the responsibility of the Studentenwerk SH
Development of student accommodation places at the Studentenwerk, student numbers and supply rates since 1990:
Year | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
Students in SS | 32.590 | 38.347 | 37.005 | 38.814 | 41.554 | 39.820 | 38.849 | 38.317 | 36.678 | 36.912 |
Dormitory places | 1.226 | 1.701 | 2.058 | 2.116 | 2.120 | 2.283 | 2.467 | 2.708 | 2.808 | 2.861 |
Accommodation rate | 3,8 % | 4,4 % | 5,6 % | 5,5 % | 5,1 % | 5,7 % | 6,4 % | 7,1 % | 7,7 % | 7,8 % |
Year | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
Students in the WS | 36.541 | 37.516 | 38.811 | 40.305 | 41.809 | 42.710 | 43.070 | 44.113 | 44.488 | 45.941 |
Dormitory places | 2.861 | 2.814 | 2.955 | 3.106 | 2.998 | 3.104 | 3.073 | 3.059 | 2.949 | 2.984 |
Accommodation rate | 7,8 % | 7,5 % | 7,6 % | 7,6 % | 7,2 % | 7,3 % | 7,1 % | 6,9 % | 6,6 % | 6,5 % |
Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
Students in the WS | 48.132 | 49.965 | 50.070 | 51.372 | 53.002 | 54.206 | 55.992 | 57.938 | 58.762 | 59.320 |
Dormitory places | 2.953 | 2.953 | 2.953 | 2.953 | 3.022 | 3.026 | 3.029 | 3.141 | 3.143 | 3.143 |
Accommodation rate | 6,1 % | 5,9 % | 5,9 % | 5,7 % | 5,7 % | 5,6 % | 5,4 % | 5,4 % | 5,4 % | 5,3 % |
Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Students in the WS | 60.854 | 60.643 | 59.289 | 57.526 |
Places in halls of residence | 3.140 | 3.135 | 3.175 | 3.221 |
Accommodation rate | 5,2 % | 5,2 % | 5,4 % | 5,6 % |
Development of student accommodation, student numbers and supply rates in Kiel since 1990:
Year | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
Students in the SS | 24.117 | 28.065 | 28.795 | 29.604 | 30.273 | 28.681 | 28.100 | 27.671 | 26.198 | 26.138 |
Dormitory places | 1.062 | 1.243 | 1.425 | 1.475 | 1.475 | 1.475 | 1.663 | 1.743 | 1.743 | 1.825 |
Accommodation rate | 4,4 % | 4,4 % | 4,9 % | 5,0 % | 4,9 % | 5,1 % | 5,9 % | 6,3 % | 6,7 % | 7,0 % |
Development of student residence places at the Studentenwerk, student numbers and supply rates in Kiel since 2000:
Year | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
Students in the SS | 25.287 | 25.259 | 25.619 | 26.101 | 27.279 | 27.078 | 27.580 | 27.917 | 27.977 | 29.036 |
Dormitory places | 1.810 | 1.778 | 1.778 | 1.921 | 1.909 | 1.912 | 1.893 | 1.879 | 1.882 | 1.864 |
Accommodation rate | 7,2 % | 7,0 % | 6,9 % | 7,4 % | 7,0 % | 7,1 % | 6,9 % | 6,7 % | 6,7 % | 6,5 % |
Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
Students in the WS | 30.271 | 31.339 | 31.137 | 31.653 | 32.746 | 33.411 | 34.107 | 43.989 | 35.586 | 35.575 |
Dormitory places | 1.860 | 1.860 | 1.860 | 1.860 | 1.929 | 1.936 | 1.934 | 1.934 | 1.936 | 1.936 |
Accommodation rate | 6,1% | 5,9 % | 6,0% | 5,9 % | 5,9 % | 5,8 % | 5,7 % | 5,5 % | 5,4% | 5,4 % |
Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Students in the WS | 36.404 | 36.046 | 35.341 | 34.523 |
Places in halls of residence | 1.936 | 1.936 | 1.936 | 1.982 |
Accommodation rate | 5,3 % | 5,4 % | 5,5 % | 5,7 % |
German Student Union (DSW)
The German Student Union (DSW) is the voluntary association of the 57 student and student services organizations in the Federal Republic of Germany. These fulfill public tasks of economic, social, health and cultural support for students at German universities. As an association, the Deutsches Studentenwerk advises and promotes its members, in particular by:
- representing the social interests of students and the interests of student and student services organizations vis-à-vis politicians, the public, and the leading associations of universities and science,
- cultivating close cooperation with institutions and organizations with the same goals,
- contributes its expertise to federal and state legislation,
- organizes further education and advises the Studentenwerke on topics related to their daily work.
On the website of the German Student Union you will find an overview of all student and student services organizations belonging to the umbrella organization.
In addition, you can download the 2020/21 figures of the Studenten- und Studierendenwerke.