Anyone wishing to supplement or expand their knowledge in specific subject areas can apply for guest student status. Proof of university entrance qualification according to § 60 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) is not required for guest student status.

You can obtain the application for guest student status and a fee notice upon request from the student services office of your chosen study location ( Giessen campus or Friedberg campus). Please see the "Contact" field in the bottom right corner of this page for further information.

The course catalog is available from the secretariat of the respective Department or from the central students advisory service . Please indicate the course(s) you wish to attend on the application form. Your participation in the respective course(s) must be approved by the signature of the professor or the dean of the relevant Department .

The following documents must be submitted to the student administration office for processing the application to be a guest student:

• Completed application form with the applicant's signature, entry of the desired course(s) and signature of the professor or dean of the relevant Department .
• Receipt or bank transfer slip showing payment of the fees amounting to 100,-- € for the requested semester.
• Exemptions from the fee are possible upon proof of entitlement to benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act, proof of basic income support under Social Code II (citizen's allowance), or for other suitably documented reasons. Please contact the student administration office for further information.

After paying the fees (according to HessHG), submit the application along with proof of payment to the Student Services Office. They will then issue your guest student certificate and send it to you by mail. This certificate entitles you to participate in the approved courses.

Please note that guest students are not entitled to participate in or take preliminary, intermediate, or final examinations, module examinations, or any other course-related examinations prescribed in the examination regulations. Guest students are not enrolled and do not have student status according to § 61 para. 1 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG).