Our advisory and support services
Supporting your start of studies
Financing your studies
There are many ways of financing studies: employment, cantonal scholarships, private loans or simply family support. The Swiss scholarship and loan system is federally organised and therefore seems confusing to many.
On the one hand, the Advice Center for Study Funding provides information about all these financing options – in person, by telephone or also by email. On the other hand, the University of St.Gallen has a loans and scholarships fund that provides financial support to enrolled students in the Assessment Year, at the Bachelor's and Master's levels.
In addition, there are numerous other public and private bodies that award educational grants. You will find a scholarship and loans database on our website.
Intensive language courses in German and English
Assessment Year
In the Assessment Year, students who want to refresh or improve their German or English language skills are offered an appropriate intensive course before the start of their studies.
Master's level
Master students who, according to their self-declaration, have no knowledge of German, are recommended to attend the voluntary intensive German course two weeks before the start of their studies. You will receive an invitation to this course in your Compass mailbox.
For questions regarding registration, please contact the Admissions and Crediting Office (admissions@unisg.ch). Further questions about the organisation can be answered by the Center for Languages and Transcultural Communication (sprachen@unisg.ch).
StartWeek
Our StartWeek team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about StartWeek.
Studies and military service
The Military Liaison Office is the first contact for all students and at the university in all matters concerning military, civil defense or alternative civilian service.
Study Guidance
The Student Guidance is a reliable guide and orientation aid for students and future students of the University of St.Gallen. The planning and organisation as well as the course of studies can be confusing and raise many questions. The Student Advisory Service offers you individual counseling regarding your studies and directs you to the appropriate departments for specific concerns.
Studying with disabilities
The Special Needs center advises and supports students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses at the University of St.Gallen.
All services from A to Z
Admission and Crediting Office
If you have any questions regarding admission requirements and enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact the team of the Admissions and Credit Office.
Career & Corporate Services
As agile interface experts, we advise and connect talents and companies personally and independently.
Coaching programme
Our goal is to accompany and promote the students' personal development during the Assessment Year along four interdisciplinary skills.
Counselling in case of sexual harrassment
If you have any questions about discrimination, bullying or sexual harassment, the Diversity & Inclusion Office is your point of contact. We can advise you on how to prevent and deal with specific incidents.
Dean's Advisory Office (DAO)
Our Dean's Advisory Office will be happy to answer any administrative questions you may have regarding Assessment, Bachelor and Master studies at the HSG.
assessment@unisg.ch
+41 71 224 35 00
bachelor@unisg.ch
+41 71 224 36 00
Equal Opportunties
We advise, inform and raise awareness on all topics that deal with the equal distribution of opportunities (studies, work, family/private life).
chancengleichheit@unisg.ch
+41 71 224 22 44
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Financing your studies
We are happy to provide you with information on the various options for financing your studies.
HSG Alumni
HSG Alumni is the alumni organisation of the University of St.Gallen. With around 33’000 members, we are one of the most important and active alumni associations in Europe.
Info Desk
The Info Desk serves as a central point of contact for initial enquiries.
Kick-off Days
Our Kick-Off Days team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Kick-Off Days.
Language Services
At the Language Center we support students in developing their foreign language skills.
Mentoring programme
Our mentoring programme creates personal and long-term relationships between students (mentees) and people from the working world (mentors).
Military Liaison Office
We are open to students for questions related to military, protective or civilian service.
Ombudsman’s Office
We aim to promote trust between University members and to solve conflicts in an informal way.
Pastoral care
We foster authentic and creative integration of the intellectual and spiritual dimensions of life. The holistic view of the human being includes the religious dimension.
PhD Office
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about doctoral studies at the HSG.
Psychological Counselling Services
Our Psychological Counselling Services support students with challenges in both the private and university environment.
Service Center Entrepreneurship & Innovation
As a central point of contact for entrepreneurship topics, we support students in their startup activities.
Special Needs
We advise and support students and employees of the University of St.Gallen who live with a disability and/or chronic illness or who have special health needs.
specialneeds@unisg.ch
+41 71 224 27 48
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StartWeek
Our StartWeek team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about StartWeek.
Student Advisory Service
The Student Advisory Service is a reliable guide and orientation aid for students and future students of the University of St.Gallen. The planning and organization as well as the course of studies can be confusing and raise many questions. The Student Advisory Service offers you individual counseling regarding your studies and directs you to the appropriate departments for specific concerns.
Student Mobility Services
The HSG offers a wide range of exchange opportunities with over 200 partner universities worldwide. We are happy to advise you on the various possibilities.
exchange@unisg.ch
+41 71 224 23 39
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Top-level sport and studies
Combining top-level sport with university studies is a major challenge for many students. We help students overcome this challenge.
Whistleblowing Office
The independent Whistleblowing Office can be contacted in the event of suspicion of illegal actions or unfair conduct.
Writing Lab
The HSG Writing Lab supports students in developing their writing skills at all levels of study.
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