Information for Schools

We can come to your school

The study advisors of the Central Student Counselling Center Hohenheim are happy to come to schools in the region.

Possible events or topics:

• Info days for career and study orientation at your school
• Lecture on study orientation (for all universities, not just specific to Hohenheim)
• Studying at the University of Hohenheim (for all subjects or for a specific subject)
• Parents' evening on career and study orientation

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You can come to us at the Hohenheim campus.

We welcome groups of visitors (e.g. school classes, groups of pupils, prospective students) who would like to discover the University of Hohenheim and learn more about studying at our university.

We would be happy to work with you to put together a visit program that is right for you from the following modules:

Presentation on study orientation  

Possible topics: Choosing a degree program, sources of information, university landscape BW, Bachelor-Master system of study, studying at the University of Hohenheim, application and admission to a degree program

Duration: approx. 60 min. (incl. individual questions)

Presentation on studying at the University of Hohenheim (all subjects)

Possible topics: Degree programs at the University of Hohenheim, campus life, application and admission to studies, housing, financing studies

Duration: approx. 60 min. (incl. individual questions)

Presentation on Bachelor's degree programs at the University of Hohenheim (subject-specific)

Possible topics: Selection of a degree program or several degree programs, study structure, study content and specialization options, possible career fields, campus life, application and admission, admission chances

Duration: approx. 60 min. (incl. individual questions)

Lecture visit

We are happy to recommend suitable lectures for your students to attend on the day of your visit.

Duration: approx. 90 min. for one lecture visit

Campus tour

The Hohenheim campus is one of the most beautiful in the country. We will be happy to show you the highlights and central places and buildings for students.

Duration: approx. 60 min.

Mensa visit

Spend the lunch break eating in the cafeteria. 

Duration: approx. 60 min.

Discussion with students (subject to availability)

Duration: approx. 60 min.

In order to arrange and plan your individual visit program, we appreciate early inquiries, at least 6 weeks before the desired date, to the Central Student Counselling Center. Please also give us the following information: 

• How large is the group?
• Is it: a school class? a grade level?
• What is the desired date and intended duration of your visit?
• Which modules would you like to include?
• Are you interested in one or more specific Bachelor's degree programs? 
• Do you have any other requests for your visit?

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Regardless of Covid-19, weather, and distance - we can see you online!

As an alternative to our classroom events for schools, we offer digital information events. We develop a digital program tailored to your needs.

Possible events or topics: 

• Lecture on study orientation (for all universities, not just specific to Hohenheim)
• Studying at the University of Hohenheim (for all subjects or for a specific subject)
• Parents' evening on career and study orientation

We would be happy to work with you to put together an online program that is right for you from the modules below. If you choose several modules, we recommend that you plan breaks of about 10 minutes between the presentations so as not to make it too difficult to stay attentive and concentrate.

Presentation on study orientation  

Possible topics: Choosing a degree program, sources of information, university landscape BW, Bachelor-Master system of study, studying at the University of Hohenheim, application and admission to a degree program  

Duration: approx. 60 min. (incl. individual questions)

Presentation on studying at the University of Hohenheim (all subjects)

Possible topics: Degree programs at the University of Hohenheim, campus life, application and admission to studies, housing, financing studies

Duration: approx. 60 min. (incl. individual questions)

Presentation on Bachelor's degree programs at the University of Hohenheim (subject-specific)

Possible topics: Selection of a degree program or several degree programs, study structure, study content and specialization options, possible career fields, campus life, application and admission, admission chances

Duration: approx. 60 min. (incl. individual questions)

Virtual campus tour

The Hohenheim campus is one of the most beautiful in the country. Students of the University of Hohenheim are happy to show you the highlights and central places and buildings for students in a virtual format. Duration: approx. 30 min.

Discussion with students (subject to availability)

Duration: approx. 30 min.

In order to arrange and plan your individual visiting program, we appreciate early inquiries, at least 4 weeks before the desired date, to the Central Student Counselling Center. Please also give us the following information: 

• Approximately how many participants can be expected?
• Is it: a school class? a grade level?
• What is the desired date and timeframe for your visit?
• Which modules would you like to include?
• Are you interested in one or more specific Bachelor's degree programs? 
• Do you have any other requests for your visit?

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BEST is a two-day decision-making training program for students at general and vocational high schools in Baden-Württemberg on the topic of "career and study orientation," sponsored by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg.

The training is designed to enable students to make self-directed, informed career and study choices that reflect their personal abilities and interests.

How it works

The offer consists of two training days interrupted by an interval phase:

1st training day: Self-exploration (interests, skills, values, and goals), work assignments for interval phase

Interval phase: Independent continuation of self-exploration: Orientation test, online guided tour, external assessment

2nd Training day Deepening self-exploration, guided and focused internet research, "right" decision making, action plan

Target groups

BEST for school pupils: Overview of BEST trainings offered in the vicinity, registration, costs, number of participants, access to seminar evaluation and certificate at: www.bw-best.de.

BEST for teachers: As part of the BEST training, Module 1: Orientation test, Module 4: Skills-Interests-Values/Goals, and Module 5: Guided research can be worked on. Hohenheim's Central Student Counselling Center offers BEST trainings in cooperation with regional Gymnasium (university-preparatory) schools. If you are interested in a cooperation, please contact Mr. Krieger (Central Student Advisory Service).

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