Family at the University of Münster

The University of Münster has been a certified 'family-friendly' university since June 2008. This distinction recognises the University's efforts to make it family-friendly.

Family-friendly policies at the university are designed to cater for all current forms of family. Rather than focusing
on formal structures, they support staff and students who take on family responsibilities in their daily lives, such as bringing up children, providing care and looking after relatives.

Childcare

Good childcare is essential so that working parents can concentrate fully on their studies and jobs. If you are expecting a child, it is advisable to start thinking about childcare early. There are different kinds of childcare for different needs with many options available to families.

Accompanying families

Taking a research or teaching assignment abroad can be quite a challenge – not only for the researchers themselves but also the families who accompany them. The Dual Career Service helps partners and spouses (re-)orientate themselves professionally. The Welcome Centre at the International Office provides families with information on childcare options, schools and financial support before they relocate to Germany.

Advisory offices

Family Service Office

University advisory office for employees with children

Iris Oji M.A.
Scharnhorststraße 44-46| 48151 Münster | Germany
Tel: +49 251 83-29702
service.familie@uni-muenster.de

Back-Up-Service: Claudia Cramer
Scharnhorststraße 44-46| 48151 Münster | Germany
Tel: +49 251 83-29711

Equal Opportunity Office

Information on studying with children, financial assistance and parental leave

Dr. Bente Lucht
Georgskommende 26 | 48143 Münster | Germany
Tel: +49 251 83-29708, Fax: +49 251 83-29700
gleichstellungsbeauftragte@uni-muenster.de

Dual Career Service

Supporting the career ambitions of accompanying partners

Hanna Nölting
Scharnhorststraße 44-46 | 48151 Münster
Tel. +49 251 83-22150

dual.career@uni-muenster.de

Welcome Centre (International Office)

Advice to international researchers (> Postdoc Level) / Family issues for non-employed incomings

Audrey Busch
Hüfferstraße 61 | 48149 Münster
Tel: +49 251 83-39951

welcome.centre@uni-muenster.de

Additional services

Children’s University

Lectures specially adapted for children between the ages of eight and twelve

Press Office (Pressestelle)
Schlossplatz 2 | 48149 Münster | Germany
Tel: +49 251 83-22233, Fax: +49 251 83-22258
pressestelle@uni-muenster.de

Family room in the University Library — © ULB - Jens Unkenholz

Family rooms

The University of Münster provides family rooms, breastfeeding and nappy-changing rooms in facilities all around campus. For example, at the University Library (see photo).