Information for students

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Equal opportunities is one of the highest goals of the KU. In order to ensure that students with children do not suffer any disadvantages, there is a wide range of offers. Here we have compiled an overview of these measures and the most important contact points for students with family responsibilities.

You find an overview of these measures in the booklet "Studying with child" (in German language only).

The KU's guideline on family friendly regulations for students also contains important information.

"Studying and caring for relatives". The guidebook (in German language only) answers the most important questions about support services for caring students.

Points of contact

Several contact points at the KU support you when you have questions concerning the compatibility of studying and family responsibilities.

Maternity and parental leave

Here you will find the most important information on maternity and parental leave for student parents.

Uni-Kinderhaus

The nursery Uni-Kinderhaus emerged from a student parent initiative and primarily cares for the small children of KU students.

Explanatory video about the family-friendly KU (in German)

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