The "JuniorUni" project supports particularly gifted, motivated and high-performing pupils in the qualification phases Q1 and Q2. It is a joint initiative of the University of Münster, the grammar schools, comprehensive schools and vocational colleges of the region. With the "JuniorUni", pupils are to receive early orientation assistance in their choice of studies. In the long term, this can also achieve a shortening of the study period. The "JuniorUni" is designed as a continuous offer that can extend over several semesters. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the project is supported by the state government and secured by the Higher Education Act NRW (Section 48, Paragraph 6).

Consultation at the beginning of the JuniorUni is a prerequisite for participation

Use the personal, telephone consultation before re-registering from 17 August to 20 September 2026 by the programme coordinator of the JuniorUni, Dipl. Psych. Inga Liebert-Cop.
Contact them via email JuniorUni@uni-muenster.de to arrange an appointment.
To prepare, you can already request the guidelines for orientation there.

Registration

The registration for the JuniorUni occurs via the online enrolment. A detailed guide can be found here [de]. For any questions, you can contact the Student Admissions Office by telephone or email (Tel: +49 251 83-22259 / Studierendensekretariat@uni-muenster.de).

Once the online enrolment is completed, send the completed and signed de-registration form [de] to:

JuniorUni (ICBF-lif)
Krummer Timpen 57
48143 Münster

Alternatively, by email to JuniorUni@uni-muenster.de

Registration deadline

Re-registration

For re-registration, send the de-registration form [de] to:

JuniorUni (ICBF-lif)
Krummer Timpen 57
48143 Münster

Alternatively, by email to JuniorUni@uni-muenster.de

Registration deadline

Important information on participation

• Requirements

  The selection criteria for the pupils are determined independently by each school. Usually, pupils in Q1 and Q2 are addressed. Generally, good academic performance, a confident personality and the ability to work independently are requirements for participation.

• Implementation

  Selection

  Pupils can be approached by teachers at their school to participate in the project "JuniorUni", or they can register after the publication/posting at the school.

  Application form

  Enrolment at the University of Münster takes place via the online registration. The application form must be completed online and then printed out. The headteachers must sign the form. After the online registration, it is forwarded to the coordinator of the university Inga Liebert-Cop JuniorUni@uni-muenster.de.

  Restriction

  Registration for the faculty of Medicine and Psychology is not possible. Faculty 15 (Music) regulates a Junior study in cooperation with the music school of the city of Münster itself.

  Participation? Yes or No?

  The decision on participation is made by the school, if necessary the parents and the University of Münster in cooperation with the state competence centre for individual promotion NRW in Münster.

  "JuniorUni" = School event

  The headteachers grant leave of absence to the pupils. The visit to the university events takes place instead of school lessons and is a school event. To what extent school lessons may be cancelled is decided by the school.

  Costs

  No tuition fees and contributions are charged for the project "JuniorUni Münster". The participants receive the status of an underage student. Travel costs must be borne by the junior students themselves.

  Online registration for courses

  After submitting the application form, the pupils are registered as an underage student via the coordinator of the JuniorUni. They receive a student ID number and a university ID from the student admissions office, which is valid for the duration of the registration.

  With this ID, it is possible to register online for courses via the electronic course catalogue. However, this is not yet possible for all degree programmes. For business studies, please register with the responsible lecturers in the faculty.

  Contact Center for Information Technology / Centrum für Informationstechnologie

  Telephone number, email address and service hours can be found on the pages of the CIT: www.uni-muenster.de/IT/.

  Support

  The project coordinator of the JuniorUni Dipl. Psych. Inga Liebert-Cop maintains contact with the participants via email during the semester and is available for questions, suggestions, criticism or other matters.

• Completion of a course

  the students may participate in the written examinations or other assessments, but they are not obliged to. Successful certificates can be credited towards their studies at the University of Münster after regular enrolment.

• Termination of the project "JuniorUni"

  If it becomes apparent during a semester that continuing participation is not feasible, the project can be terminated without consequences. This can be initiated by all parties involved: for example, the school in case of a rapid decline in performance, the university in case of overload, or the student for other reasons. The cancellation must be communicated in writing to both the project coordination at the school and the project coordinator for the university.

• Conditions of participation

  • Students are required to handle university courses formally, similar to classes at school, meaning they must attend regularly, report sick to the school, submit written excuses, etc.
  • Students, the responsible university, and the school reserve the right to terminate participation if failures occur or if school performance deteriorates.
  • Students are required to independently make up for any missed classes, write exams, and, if required by the school, complete additional tasks such as giving oral presentations and/or other tasks. Details are to be coordinated with the subject teachers.
  • The responsibility for participating in the *JuniorUni* project Münster, including all resulting obligations and risks, lies solely with the students.
  • Students are required to notify the school and the University of Münster, in cooperation with the *CRIS.NRW Competence Centre*, in writing of any premature termination of participation (i.e. before the end of the lecture period of the respective semester).

• After completing the "JuniorUni" project

  Recognised achievements

  If a schoolgirl or schoolboy wishes to continue studying at the University of Münster after graduating from high school, they can have the acquired coursework recognised by the degree course advice for the subject studies and, upon presentation of the placement in a higher semester, transfer from the JuniorUni to full-time student status for subjects without restricted admission. For subjects that are subject to restricted admission in the first and/or higher semester, an application is required by the corresponding deadlines.

  Statutory health insurance

  At the time of enrolment, proof of statutory health insurance must be provided or exemption from this, if privately insured. The affected persons are then immatrikulated, the student ID number remains valid.

  Change of university after graduation

  If a high school graduate wishes to change universities, they must de-register at the University of Münster at the Student Admissions Office. This information must also be communicated to the coordinator of the "JuniorUni" project.