Studying with children

Having a child changes the way parents (and parents-to-be) may have planned their life and education and often sees them facing challenging situations. Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau can help you to successfully deal with such challenges. We believe supporting young families to be an important part of our social mission. Therefore, we offer specially designed accommodation in Chemnitz and Zwickau and have highchairs, baby changing facilities and children’s play areas in our canteens.

The social counselling team at the Studentenwerk functions as a first port of call for pregnant students and students with children. You’ll always find someone here who is willing to listen to your problems and discuss your changing needs in this new phase of your life. Our staff can also provide tips and assistance to help you combine studying and parenting. We can help you figure out how to finance studying with a child, give you an overview of the social benefits you are entitled to and provide support when you need to deal with authorities.

All family-related services at Chemnitz University of Technology and Studentenwerk in Chemnitz at a glance: www.tu-chemnitz.de/tu/familie

All family-related services at University of Applied Sciences Zwickau and Studentenwerk in Zwickau at a glance: https://www.fh-zwickau.de/?id=1937

For children of students, the Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau issues the "Kinderausweis". With this, your child up to the age of 7 will receive a free child's portion at lunchtime and in the evening in our dining halls. The complete application for the child ID card is available at the information points in Chemnitz and Zwickau.

Application for Mensa children's card (PDF 60 kB)