We as WiSo study advisors offer orientation and competent guidance in every phase of your degree programme which is always goal-oriented and open-ended. From the start of your studies to graduation, we support you in organising your studies independently and on your own responsibility. All advisory services are offered in one place in the faculty - at the WiSo Student Service Point (WiSSPo).
Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via anny.
For example on the following topics:
Prospective students
Module selection and changing modules
Organisation of studies
Re-orientation
Examination matters
Study doubts
etc.
We can already clarify many questions - including specific examination matters - with you in the WiSSPo.
If not, we will take over the communication with the examination office for you. We are in close contact with our colleagues and will then give you specific feedback. We are happy to support you by phone, email or in person if there are any uncertainties regarding your request. As a UoC student, please only use your s-mail address due to data protection reason.
How to reach the WiSo examination Office:
For some requests, an informal, written application may be necessary for legal reasons. Please send us this request, signed by hand only, via the contact form as a PDF attachment. We will be happy to forward your request to the Examination Office and you will receive a reply by telephone or post from the colleagues. Please note, however, that for capacity reasons we cannot provide information on the processing status of submitted applications.
What does an informal, written application for the Examination Office contain?
In your application, you freely describe your request. In addition, the application should contain the following information:
First and last name, matriculation number, degree programme, version of examination regulations, telephone number, e-mail address.
The application must be signed by hand.
Information on examination matters can be found on the website of the Examination Office.
Crediting transfer matters
On-site or digital appointments can be booked via this website.
For questions about credit transfer in Studies Abroad and individual course credit transfer from Germany and abroad.
Information and the credit transfer database can be found on the Credit Transfer Centre website.
Studies abroad & international orientation of your study programme
Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via our appointment booking links on the website.
Advice for students enrolled in our various Double Master's Programmes
CV check, internship & career
For example on the following topics:
CV writing
Creating an application portfolio
Event formats
Career database
Internship search
etc.
Please send an email enquiry in advance using the WiSSPo contact form - reason for enquiry: ‘Career, internships, application portfolio check’. An advisory appointment will then be arranged individually.
PhD matters
Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via anny.
For example on the following topics:
Prospective doctoral candidates
Prerequisites
Organisational matters during the doctoral studies
Regulations
funding opportunities
etc.
Across faculties
Interesting offers and events for your studies
Visit our Well-being Lounge
The Well-Being Lounge is an open space for meeting and relaxation, where you can unwind, connect with others, and feel at home on campus.
You will find comfortable seating, board games, and regular events such as game nights and speed-friending sessions.
Trained peer advisors are available to support you at eye level, answer your questions about university life, and guide you to relevant services and resources. Especially during the often challenging transition into university, visiting the Lounge can help you feel supported, connected, and more confident in your studies.
Where: mezzanine level of the cafeteria (Zülpicher Straße, Uni Mensa)
The Service Centre for Inclusion (SZI) is part of the Central Student Advisory Service of the UoC and also offers a variety of workshops and group counselling on topics such as learning techniques, mental health during studies, compensation for disadvantages or the exchange on an equal footing on current burdens and challenges.
The events do NOT take place at the WiSo, an overview of the topics and registration options can be found on this SZI page (only in German): Veranstaltungen
If you have questions about the events, please contact the SZI team directly: contact
Doubts about studying
For students,
who are unsure whether their degree programme is still the right one for them and
who are looking for alternatives to their current degree programme
The workshop is organised by the Central Student Advisory Service of the UoC and is open to students from all faculties.
TK Study Guide
Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is the official cooperation partner of “Healthy University” (Gesunde Uni) and supports the implementation of student health management at UoC. Through the TK Study Guide, it is offered a series of tailor-made lectures and webinars that help students develop their soft skills while promoting their own health. Valuable tools and practical tips are offered to help students confidently overcome the challenges of studying, such as:
Trusted lecturer for WiSo Bachelor & Master's students
The trusted lecturer is responsible for discrimination based on skin colour, ethnic origin, religion, gender, age and sexual orientation.
She or he can initially be contacted by e-mail or post. It is then decided whether a procedure is necessary and whether they are competent in the case. Subsequently, a separate hearing of the parties takes place combined with the search for an amicable solution. If this is not successful, the matter is referred to higher university authorities.
All messages or enquiries are treated with absolute confidentiality! After an initial contact by e-mail, a personal meeting can be arranged. Confidentiality remains assured as long as it is desired and possible.
E-Mail:pinger@wiso.uni-koeln.de Postal address: University of Cologne Department of Economics, SSC Universitätsstraße 22 D-50937 Cologne, Germany
Ombudsperson of the WiSo Faculty for doctoral students*
* and postdocs, student assistants (SHK) and research assistants (WHB/WHK)
During a doctoral project, i working life and in research projects, disagreements and conflicts may arise between you and your supervisors or supervisees. In cases of conflict, you can contact the ombudsperson of the WiSo Faculty at any time. He or she is also your first point of contact in cases of violation of good scientific practice and scientific integrity. The ombudsperson supports you by means of solution-orientated conflict mediation.
As a matter of principle, the ombudsperson treats all enquiries neutrally, fairly and in strict confidence.
Contact options and further information on help and support in case of problems and conflicts with your supervisors or superiors, violation of good scientific practice and scientific integrity, discrimination and mobbing or personal matters can be found on the website of the Albertus Magnus Center for Early Career Researchers.
Representatives and lecturers of trust at the central level of the UoC
In addition to the trusted lecturer at the faculty, there are other representatives and lecturers of trust at the central level of the University of Cologne who can be contacted independently of the faculty and who are responsible for coordinating the activities of the contact persons of individual faculties as well as for overarching issues. Here you can find an overview: https://strategy.uni-koeln.de/academic_affairs/representatives_and_liaison_lecturers/index_eng.html.
Information about the (counselling) services and activities of the UoC in the field of action Critique of Racism can also be found here at the Gender Equality & Diversity Department.
Central Office for Protection against Discrimination and Abuse of Power The tasks of the Central Office for Protection against Discrimination and Abuse of Power include advising students and employees of the University of Cologne as well as coordinating and further developing existing university counseling and support services. It also organizes information events, workshops and other activities to raise awareness of these issues.
Central point of contact for all questions concerning teacher training at the University of Cologne.
In combination with WiSo: economics as a teaching subject (vocational specialisation, educational sciences in the master's degree in economic education)
