In Berlin and all across Germany, there are many rules and regulations that affect how students can access universities. These rules  and regulations often make it harder for students who do not have a European passport to study in Germany.

Students with non-European passports usually face stricter admission requirements. The admission process is often unclear and sometimes inconsistent. Many non-German students must submit specific school certificates through Uni-Assist, a private organization that checks and forwards international applications to German universities. These requirements and processes can make it more difficult for non-German students to access higher education in Germany.

In addition, there are not enough experienced counseling services for BIPoC students who experience racism or discrimination at university.

Important Notice

Due to limited staff capacity, our counseling office has not been able to respond to all emails in a timely manner. We sincerely apologize for this and for any frustration or inconvenience it may have caused.

Please note that emails sent last year in 2025 will no longer be answered.

If your case is still active or you still need support, we kindly ask you to resend your request with updated information. This will help us process your inquiry as quickly and effectively as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Office hours

Counseling for BIPoC students and international students currently takes place on Mondays and Fridays by e-mail. Telephone consultations are only possible by appointment via e-mail.

• Monday 11:00 -13:00
• Fridays 09:00 - 11:00

Contact us

Telephone: Only possible by e-mail appointment. +49 (0)30-83 90 91-17
E-mail: ris (at) astafu.de

To arrange a telephone consultation, please send us a request by e-mail, stating which consultation hours suit you best. Please also include a contact number in the email where you can be reached.

During the semester break, consultations only take place once a week.

Legal Counsel for Immigration and Residence Law

Additionally to the student counseling services around acceptance, enrollment and studies,  we are also able to provide counseling - together with  the No Border Camp Berlin Reloaded (NBBR), around issues and general questions around residence law and issues with the Immigration office. 

Make an appointment via email: 

 nobordercampberlin_reloaded (at)posteo.de

More information about time and place of the legal consultation can be found at:
https://nobordercampberlinreloadedlawsandrights.noblogs.org/