Orientation and choice of study
Choosing the right degree programme is an important decision and can be quite challenging. Regardless of whether you already have a concrete idea or are still at the very beginning: here you will find information, tips and offers relating to study orientation, counselling and decision-making support.
Counselling offered by the ZSB
We support you with orientation and questions about studying!
No matter what's on your mind - whether you're already sure what you want to study, are still thinking about whether a degree programme is right for you, or are having doubts about your study path and are looking for other options - we are here to support you.
Just get in touch with us, we will be happy to help you!
Appointments at all four locations
Our consultation hours for larger concerns - in person/online/by phone - whatever suits you best. You can easily book appointments via our online appointment system:
https://terminbuchung.ostfalia.de/ (external link, opens in a new window)
Open consultation hours
Just drop by and clarify your concerns directly:
Tuesday: 10:00 - 12:00
Wolfenbüttel, Am Exer 45, Room 101 to 105
Telephone counselling
For minor concerns, you can also call us during our office hours. You can find our contact details at the bottom of the page.
Further study orientation programmes
Take Five - Coaching
The "Take Five" coaching programme from the Koordinierungsstelle für Studieninformation und -beratung in Niedersachsen is also available to support you in your choice of studies: five weeks, five key topics from gathering information to applying, simple methods to try out and lots of tips and contacts.
Interest tests
These tests rely heavily on your own self-reflection. In order to clearly reflect your abilities and interests, such a test must be carried out conscientiously. So be absolutely honest with yourself. The OSA portal provides an overview of existing interest tests:
www.osa- (external link, opens in a new window)portal.de
Tests recommended by us:
www.was-studiere-ich.de (external link, opens in a new window) (approx. 15 minutes + research; free of charge)
www.explorix.net (external link, opens in a new window) (approx. 1 hour + evaluation; costs: approx. €13.50)
SIT - the comprehensive study interest test (external link, opens in a new window)(registration required)
Aptitude test for individual study programmes
Some universities also offer special aptitude tests for individual degree programmes or subject areas. These offer the opportunity to find out whether your skills match the challenges of the degree programme. A list of these subject-specific aptitude tests can be found on the OSA portal:
Information on occupational fields
As a degree programme should also prepare you for your career, it is also exciting to see what opportunities it opens up. You can find videos on the topic on the pages listed here:
www.berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de (external link, opens in a new window)
www.berufe.tv (external link, opens in a new window)
Portal "MINT - Studying with perspective"
The Lower Saxony-wide portal "MINT in Niedersachsen" offers a wide range of information about MINT degree programmes. This includes information videos from the fields of computer science, technology and engineering, for which Ostfalia has exciting degree programmes.
Engineering region - Portal for prospective engineers
What exactly is an engineer? Without them, there would be no bridges, no cars, no fridges or computers. The project ingenieurregion.de offers a lot of exciting information in the form of interviews, podcasts etc. on the subject of becoming an engineer.
Contact us
Student Advisory Service
Building Am Exer 45, Room 101 -105
availability by phone:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday and before holidays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Experience university live
The best way to get a feel for studying is to experience a university live - whether it's looking into a lab, attending a real lecture or simply exploring the campus. This is how you quickly realise whether the atmosphere is right and whether you can imagine studying there.
The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) organises school visits for interested schools. In addition, we organise our annual university information days "Studying under the magnifying glass" and offer many other events (also for individuals) to get to know the university personally.
We have summarised all offers and events on the following page:
Angebote & Veranstaltungen