Academic Advisory Service
The Academic Advisory Service offers individual, confidential advice to students and prospective students in all study-related questions and with problems during the course of studies.
International applicants
For information on admission requirements and support of degree seekers, please contact the Team International via e-mail to degreeseeker[at]thws.de. International students who were accepted at THWS may contact welcome[at]thws.de.
The central offers of the Academic Advisory Service include:
- Choice of degree programme and conditions of studies
- Start of studies and study organisation
- Studying without higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Cooperative studies
- Changing the degree programme or higher education institution
- Problems with study organisation
- Doubts regarding choice of studies
How can I contact the Academic Advisory Service?
Individual advisory sessions are only available by appointment.
Contact: Academic Advisory Service
Monika Hahn
studienberatung@thws.de
Please fill out the following contact form and click "Submit". You will receive a confirmation via e-mail. For short questions, please send an e-mail to studienberatung[at]thws.de
Current notice: No personal consultations will be available from 16 to 30 March.
Workshop
Strategies for Successful Studies (for THWS students, in English)
Feeling lost at university? This workshop helps you find your direction and succeed in your studies.
Learn how to prepare effectively for exams, stay motivated, and manage stress. Discover smart learning strategies and habits that boost your academic success.
Date: 15 April, 14:30 - 16:00
Location: THWS Campus Schön (1) in Schweinfurt
Speaker: Fabian Schirmer
Registration ends on April 13, 2026!
Registration (link to the E-Learning course)
For the following issues, please direct your questions and requests towards the following departments:
If you are interested in studying at THWS
Organisational information on application, admission, enrolment, recognition of study and examination achievements, guest studies and early studies, … etc. can be found on the website of the Department of Student Affairs. For specific questions, please use the contact form of the Department of Student Affairs.
If you are interested in specific degree programmes of THWS, please contact the programme advisors of the degree programme.
Students at THWS
In case of questions regarding registration for exams, re-enrolment, extension of deadlines, leave of absence, de-registration, etc… please have a look at the website of the Department of Student Affairs. For specific questions, please use the contact form of the Department of Student Affairs.
If you encounter acute mental problems during the course of your studies, please contact the Psychotherapeutic counselling service of the Studentenwerk Würzburg.
Students with disabilities and chronical illnesses: Please refer to the contact and information unit for students with disabilities and chronic illness (KIS) of the University of Würzburg. If you have specific questions, please send an e-mail to kis[at]uni-wuerzburg.de.
The Student Health Management of THWS offers a central contact point that advises students on health issues and refers them according to their needs. Individual support discussions are possible on site in Schweinfurt and in Würzburg, as well as anonymously and digitally. The team also organises regular group events and workshops on various health topics. All services offered by the Student Health Management are free of charge! Info on the Student Health Management