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You are experiencing social, financial or personal problems?

Our social counselling service is the first point of contact for students in difficult life situations. It offers advice and assistance with a broad range of issues. Our services are free and confidential. Get in touch – we can help you through difficult times.

Your contacts for all questions relating to social counseling

We provide tips and information on the following topics:

  • Financing your studies
  • Studying with a child
  • International students
  • Studying with a disability or chronic illness
  • General social counseling

All counseling sessions are free of charge and confidential.

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Anke Krüninger

Sozialpädagogin

(0931) 8005-225
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Pia Lenhard

Sozialpädagogin

Telephone consultation hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9.00 am - 2.00 pm

Friday: 9.00  am - 12.00

In-person consultations only after making an appointment by telephone.


Open office hours at the BiF: Please refer to the current monthly schedule for the exact times.