Important information for a successful start into your studies

With the semester ticket you can use the regional transport for a whole semester in Münsterland.

The FH Card has the following advantages for you:

• Identity card: As proof of your student status you have the chance to receive discounted admission to the theatre, cinema, swimming pool,...
• Mensa card: You pay with it for discounted food and drinks in the cafeteria.
• Library card: As a library card you can borrow and return media in the libraries of FH Münster.
• Copy card: You can also use the card to pay for copies and prints on the copying machines publicly accessible in the university area.

If there are any questions, please contact the Service Office.

FH Münster University of Applied Sciences supports a successful study start with many offers: whether language courses at different levels, leisure activities and excursions of FHiRST or workshops from the PLUSPUNKT catalogue.

There are numerous advice centres for foreign students at FH Münster. They have different tasks:

• Faculty academic advicers: Which modules can I take? What content does the course impart? Which main areas should I focus on? You can ask specific questions about your studies to the contact persons at the department.
• Student Councelling and Information Centre (ZSB): The ZSB supports students with all questions concerning the choice of study, but also with doubts and problems during their studies or private difficulties and stress. Generally, the ZSB supports you in improving your learning behaviour.
• International Office: In addition to workshops on financing your studies or other international questions, we also offer individual advice on questions concerning your studies and your stay in Germany.
• AStA: The AStA (Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss) offers social counselling as well as legal advice for students of FH Münster University of Applied Sciences. You can also have copies certified and your semester ticket refunded.

The StudiTrainer is a programme for first semester Bachelor students at FH Münster University of Applied Sciences.
It consists of mentoring, an accompanying book and the StudiTrainer app. Currently the programme is available at the Steinfurt campus, the Faculty of Oecotrophology, Facility Management and the Institute for Professional Teacher Training (IBL).

University sport offers a varied and cost-effective sports programme for students. There is a fixed monthly fee for the campus gym, otherwise the individual courses are paid individually.

Registration for the sports courses is online. The participation ticket will be printed out and must always be brought to the courses.

If you have any problems with your registration (e.g. because your German is not yet so good, no German bank account is available or there is no matriculation number), please contact the university sports staff: Telephone number 0251/83 38383; e-mail address: hsp.supportuni-muensterde

Before the start of each semester, the registration date for the sports courses will be announced on the homepage. It is important to register as soon as possible.