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
Please note: 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. 

In case of simple questions, please write an e-mail to studienberatung[at]thws.de
Phone: +49 931 3511 6180
Contact: Academic Advisory Service, Monika Hahn

A different option is participating in the online session via Zoom. This online meeting is open to all interested parties. You can use it for short issues or questions. You will receive individual advice. Please allow for short waiting times.
The next online session takes place on:
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 13:00 - 14:00

For more detailed advice or advice for professionals, please arrange a separate appointment. Professionals may obtain advice online via Zoom or in person.

Make an appointment

• Online sessions or on-site appointments in Würzburg can be booked through our appointment tool "Cituro" (in German only).
• For appointments deviating from the times listed in "Cituro" and on-site appointments in Schweinfurt, please use the contact form to enquire about an appointment.

Please note that there may be waiting times depending on the chosen format and your availability.

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