You can talk to us about anything and we will help you find the solution that is best for you. We look forward to meeting you and are happy to be of service!
Frauke Drewes - project manager for HAWK open, Studienstart plus and HeadStart

Counselling on various topics at 3 locations and online

HAWK offers counselling on many different topics. For example:

  • Application from abroad
  • Putting together a lecture timetable
  • Financing your studies
  • German as a foreign language

Counselling is always free of charge, confidential and independent.

We offer counselling at all 3 HAWK locations: Hildesheim, Holzminden and Göttingen, as well as online.

Of course, you are also welcome to call us or send us an e-mail.

Multilingual counselling

We are happy to provide you with information in several languages. During the "Open Hour", students at HAWK offer you initial information in the following languages

  • German
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
Bühnenbild Open Hour (Angebot des Programms HAWK open)

Open Hour – Multilingual Consultation Hours by Student Advisors

For international students and prospective students

 

Learn more

General questions

At the locations:

  • Hildesheim
  • Holzminden
  • Göttingen
  • Online
     
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Christopher Machold
Student advisor for international applicants and international students, "Say Hi" buddy programme
International Office
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Karen Büttner
Student advisor Holzminden Students Incomer/Outgoer, PROMOS, HAWK open Project office Holzminden
International Office
  • +49/5531/126-162
  • Haarmannplatz 3
    (Room HOA_S24)
    37603 Holzminden
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Lea Schwacke
Student advisor for exchange students (incoming and outgoing) and international degree-seeking students in Göttingen, project HAWK open
International Office
  • +49/5121/881-314
  • Büsgenweg 1a
    (Room GÖK_E30)
    37077 Göttingen

For people with a refugee history

Counselling is available online or in Hildesheim.

  • For international prospective students: Birke von Borstel
  • For international students: Frauke Drewes
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Birke von Borstel
Faculty of Social Work and Health
Frauke Drewes
Dr. Frauke Drewes
Manager of programmes for international students (HAWK open/ HAWK start plus/ HeadStart), member of the Antidiscrimination Board of the HAWK according to AGG
HAWK plus

Questions about German as a foreign language

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Michael Laub
Coordination DaF - accompanying studies
Language Center

Studienstart plus

For students who are in their first 2 semesters, the Studienstart plus programme offers a successful start into their German studies.

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Sabrina Alexandra Schwach
Studienstart plus (Hildesheim): Study programmes Civil Engineering & BEng Wood Engineering & BSc Conservation and Restoration
HAWK plus
Anke Anwand
Anke Anwand
International Office
  • +49/551/3705-257
  • Alva-Myrdal-Weg 2
    (Room GÖJ_226)
    37085 Göttingen