Studierendenwerksbeitrag
Details on fee rates, refunds and financing of the Studierendenwerk
All students pay a fee to the university upon enrollment and at the beginning of each semester. This fee comprises the administrative costs contribution, the student body contribution, and the Studierendenwerksbeitrag. The Studierendenwerksbeitrag (student services fee) constitutes approximately 15% (2023) of Seezeit's funding.
The Administrative Board of Seezeit includes three members from university administrations, four student representatives, three independent experts, and additional advisory members. Together, they discuss and decide on important matters, such as Seezeit's economic plan.
A key component of this plan is the Studierendenwerksbeitrag, which, along with Seezeit's revenues and public subsidies, enables numerous services related to student life, promoting equal opportunities in higher education:
- Free Counseling: Social and psychotherapeutic counseling
- Affordable Meals: Discounted Mensa menus like Seezeit-Teller, KombinierBar, and hin&weg
- Housing: Affordable accommodation near the university
- Culture: Support for student projects through Seezeit's cultural funding
- Participation: Funding of the student magazine campuls
- Emergency Assistance: Hardship funds and emergency aid
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And much more—all financed in solidarity to help everyone succeed in their studies.
A portion of the Studierendenwerksbeitrag is the Solidarity Contribution for the Semester Ticket. The concept is that all students pay a small amount to help finance the semester ticket, allowing transportation companies to offer it at reduced prices. This solidarity contribution is a pass-through item, meaning Seezeit forwards the entire amount to the respective transportation companies.
Studierendenwerk fees from WS 25/26
Refund of Studierendenwerk fees
Refund of social levy for semester ticket
