Contacts and consultation hours
OverviewWhat you will find here*
General consultation related to studies*
One-to-one consultation without an appointment: in person
Consultation hours and address at the Duisburg campus Duisburg campus
We offer one-to-one consultations in person with no need to make an appointment. They are available:
Tuesdays 10 am–12 noon
Address for the consultation
Geibelstraße 41
SG 066
47057 Duisburg
Consultation hours and address at the Essen campus Essen campus
We offer one-to-one consultations in person with no need to make an appointment. They are available:
Wednesdays 1–3 pm
Address for the consultation
Universitätsstraße 2
T02 S00 L46
45141 Essen
Directions to the ABZ:
From the Mensa foyer, go left before the stairs to reach the next vestibule area, and continue past the large chess game to the ABZ waiting area.
General consultation related to studiesOne-to-one consultation without an appointment – online*
Wir bieten Ihnen montags (17-18:30 Uhr) und donnerstags (10-12 Uhr) eine Offene Sprechstunde über ZOOM an. Den Link zur Sprechstunde finden Sie hier.
We offer consultations via Zoom without an appointment on Mondays (5–6.30 pm) and Thursdays (10 am–12 noon). You will find the link to the consultation hours here.
You can take part via your browser (Chrome, Firefox or Safari) without installing any additional software. However, if you use a stand-alone Zoom client, please be sure that you have the latest version as older versions may have problems connecting to the meeting. When taking part in the Zoom consultation, please note the University of Duisburg-Essen’s data protection information.
Alternatively, you can send an email with your questions to: abz.studienberatung@uni-due.de.
Hotline for initial information, help with orientation and contacts
As your first point of contact within UDE, the Infoline answers general questions on the University, the Admissions and Enrolment Office, the Examinations Office and the International Office.
Duisburg campus: +49 203 379 1800
Essen campus: +49 201 183 4949
In addition to online consultation Consultation by phone*
In addition to our online consultations via Zoom, we also offer the option of consultations by phone (particularly for first-generation students). You can reach us on Fridays from 10 am to 12 noon.
Phone: +49 1517 28 28 304 (only during the above hours!)
Please note: We are receiving a large number of calls at the moment. If you do not reach us right away, please try again during the hours noted above. Alternatively, you are welcome to send us an email at abz.studienberatung@uni-due.de.
Talentscouting consultation for first-generation students
Consultation hours and address Duisburg campus
We offer one-to-one consultation in person. This is available:
Wednesdays 11 am–12 noon
If a consultation hour is cancelled, we provide this information via Instagram (ude.studis) on the same morning.
Address for the consultation
Geibelstraße 41
SG 062
47057 Duisburg
Consultation hours and address Essen campus
We offer one-to-one consultation in person. This is available:
Tuesdays 1–2 pm
If a consultation hour is cancelled, we provide this information via Instagram (ude.studis) on the same morning.
Address for the consultation
Universitätsstraße 2
T02 S00 L corridor
45141 Essen
Directions to the ABZ:
From the Mensa foyer, go left before the stairs to reach the next vestibule area, and continue past the large chess game to the ABZ waiting area.
Psychological counselling service*
Consultation for students having doubts about their studies*
No appointment necessary
Consultation hours and address Duisburg campus
You can drop in for a consultation without an appointment during the open consultation hours on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon in room SG 063.
Address for the consultation
Geibelstraße 41
SG 063
47057 Duisburg
Consultation hours and address Essen campus
You can drop in for a consultation without an appointment during the open consultation hours on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm in room T02 S00 L18.
Address for the consultation
Universitätsstraße 2
T02 S00 L18
45141 Essen
Directions to the ABZ:
From the Mensa foyer, go left before the stairs to reach the next vestibule area, and continue past the large chess game to the ABZ waiting area.
Students with doubts: consultation by phone*
The first Thursday of each month, 10 am–12 noon.
Please call Heike Alberts during the above hours: +49 203 379 3712.
If I am in a consultation, I will not be able to answer your call right away. Please try again after 15 minutes.
In addition, you can send me an email at any time to arrange a one-to-one consultation (by phone, in person or via Zoom):
Consultation for applicants qualified through vocational training*
Consultation hours and address Duisburg campus
We offer open consultation hours for applicants qualified through vocational training via Zoom on Mondays (4–5 pm) and in person in room SG 184 on the last Tuesday of each month (11 am–12 noon). Alternatively, we can conduct the consultation by phone; to schedule a telephone appointment, please send us an email in advance: ibrahim.alkan@uni-due.de.
You can reach us during the above times via this link.
Address for the consultation
Geibelstraße 41
SG 184
47057 Duisburg
Career Service*
Consultation hours and address Duisburg campus
- One-to-one consultation
To schedule a one-to-one consultation (also available via Zoom), please send an email to abz.karriereberatung.duisburg@uni-due.de.
Consultation hours and address Essen campus
- One-to-one consultation
To schedule a one-to-one consultation (also available via Zoom), please send an email to abz.karriereberatung.essen@uni-due.de
Open consultation hours at the Duisburg campus: Thursdays from 2 to 4 pm, Geibelstraße 41, SG086
Open consultation hours at the Essen campus: Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm, Universitätsstraße 2, T02 S00 L04
Note: On 22 April, consultation hours will only be held between 12 noon and 1 pm.
Open consultation hours via Zoom: Mondays from 3 to 5 pm. You will find the link to the consultation hours here.
Consultation on scholarships
Consultation hours
Consultation on scholarships, no appointment necessary
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You are also welcome to schedule a consultation at another time (online or in person) with Jina Joseph Vazhavelil (jina.joseph-vazhavelil@uni-due.de).
Consultation Office for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
One-to-one consultation
Consultation hours and address Duisburg campus
Daniela de Wall
Geibelstraße 41
SG 091
47057 Duisburg
Open in-person consultation hours:
Tue.: 10 am–12 pm
Note: Consultation hours will not be held on 21 April!
Open telephone consultation hours:
Thu.: 10–11 am (phone: +49 203 379 2396)
Consultation hours and address Essen Campus
Daniela de Wall
Universitätsstraße 2
T02 S00 L12
45141 Essen
Open in-person consultation hours:
Wed.: 1–3 pm
Open telephone consultation hours:
Thu.: 10–11 am (phone: +49 201 183 3794)
Central Ombuds Office for Students*
Consultation hours and address Duisburg campus
Dr. Marina Metzmacher
Geibelstraße 41
SG 092
47057 Duisburg
Consultation hours:
Tuesday, 10 am–12 noon
Phone: +49 203 379 3801
Consultation hours and address Essen campus
Dr. Marina Metzmacher
Universitätsstr. 2
T02 S00 L17
45141 Essen
Consultation hours:
Friday, 10 am–12 noon
Phone: +49 201 183 2116
Information about studying (city offices)*
For general information, you will also find us at our city locations
Opening hours and address Duisburg
Thu. 2–6 pm
Address
Uni-Office (city location)
c/o Stadtfenster
Steinsche Gasse 26
47051 Duisburg
abz.studienberatung@uni-due.de
Opening hours and address Essen
Tue. 2–6 pm
Address
BildungsPunkt (city location)
Lindenallee 57
45127 Essen
abz.studienberatung@uni-due.de
Consultation services directory
The ABZ’s consultation services directory (available in German only) provides a guideline and orientation to help people who are seeking support to find advice and services. The information is based on the programmes offered throughout the University of Duisburg-Essen. The directory lists addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, contact names and other information within the University and beyond.
Directions
Duisburg campus
By public transport
- starting at the east entrance to Duisburg’s main train station
- take the 901 tram or the 923 bus going toward Duisburg Städtische Kliniken
- to the Schweizer Straße stop
- a few minutes’ walk, see city map
By car
- from the A3/A40 and all other directions:
- take the Kaiserberg exit at the Kaiserberg junction, drive toward Universität/Zoo
- continue past the UDE parking lots; at the intersection of Forsthausweg and Lotharstraße, go straight and enter Holteistraße
- turn right onto Gneisenaustraße and then take a left onto Geibelstraße
- the SG building is on the right; a limited number of parking spaces are available behind the building
- Note: No matter what direction you are coming from, Geibelstraße can only be accessed from Gneisenaustraße!
- campus map
Essen campus
By public transport
- from Essen’s main train station
- take the U11 or U17 line
- to the Universität Essen stop
- the Segerothstraße exit is right by the Audimax lecture hall, see city map
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By car
When approaching from the south:
- from the A 52, take the Gruga/Stadtmitte exit
- take the B 224 toward the city centre (Innenstadt) to Berliner Platz (Agentur für Arbeit/Limbecker Platz), turn left, then right to Segerothstraße; after you pass under the train bridge, the Essen campus is on your right
When approaching from the north:
- from the A 42, take the Essen exit
- continue on the B 224 toward the city centre (Innenstadt) and follow the signs to Universitätsstraße
- campus map
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