Academic Advisory Services & Support

How is the social and cultural anthropology program structured? Who can I contact with organizational questions? Who can help me with specific issues I encounter during my studies?

If you have general questions about the program before or during your studies, are facing organizational challenges, or need help finding the right point of contact for your inquiry, please reach out to the following staff members at the general Academic Advisory Office at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology:

For the following specific topics, please contact the respective staff members listed here: 

Check the respective contact person’s website for information on the different types of advice and support available and whether registration is required.

All faculty members at the Department are available during their respective office hours to discuss assignments and exams, course-related topics, or how to develop your academic profile.

For academic questions with a regional or thematic focus – such as developing project ideas, planning study abroad stays, or seeking guidance on dissertation or thesis projects – we recommend that you contact the Department’s staff members with relevant expertise. Just have a look at our current overview of our staff members’ regional and thematic Research Expertises.

Support to address disadvantages related to health conditions or caregiving responsibilities, mental-health counseling for exam anxiety or personal stress, support for international students, resources for equality, diversity, and anti-discrimination, or networks for those who are the first in their family to attend university, ...

You can find these and other support services on the following websites. The Department’s General Academic Advising Office will also be happy to inform you about relevant services offered by the department and the GU that are tailored to your personal situation.