The WWU Münster operates a online portal ("SelfService") that allows students to carry out various administrative tasks related to their study place. You can simply log on using your WWU user ID. There you can change your address, re-register, pay your semester fee and download semester certificates.
Every semester the University of Münster charges students a semester fee. This includes the cost of the NRW Ticket, the contribution to the Studierendenwerk (Student Support Services) and University Sports, and a supplementary insurance policy for students.
Every student will be issued a multifunctional chip card. The card serves as a student ID, library card, Mensa dining card and copy card. You can find more information about the student ID card here.
At the end of every semester, students are required to re-register if they wish to continue their studies at the University of Münster. You can re-register by simply paying the semester fee.
If you wish to change or supplement your degree programme, you must first re-register for the following semester. Cancelling enrolment in a programme is always possible. To change degree programmes, you must submit a petition to the Student Admissions Office.
Students may request a leave of absence for a semester from the Student Admissions Office if important reasons exist. However, a leave of absence for a semester that has already begun can only be granted in exceptional cases.
By swapping places with another student, it is possible to gain admission to a restricted-admission degree programme at a higher semester. The following conditions apply to this special situation.
It is generally possible to request permission to de-register (exmatriculate) at any time. Please note, however, de-registration may take effect either at the end or the beginning of a semester depending on when the request is approved. Furthermore, reimbursement of the semester fee can only be requested within a certain period.
There are a myriad of different forms for many different people – student applicants, enrolled students, doctoral candidates and alumni – and for many different situations, e.g. to request a leave of absence, confirm doctoral supervision or certify periods of study. All important forms are available from the Student Admissions Office as PDF downloads.