As a member of the ‘Familie in der Hochschule’ (Family at University) association and awarded the title ‘Family-Friendly Company’, Reutlingen University actively promotes family-friendly structures. Whether studying or working with care responsibilities, the services offered by the Family Service Centre are continuously being developed to meet the diverse needs of university members and make the campus family-friendly.
Family Service Centre
The Family Service Centre is Reutlingen University's central point of contact for all questions relating to balancing family, studies and career. It provides confidential advice to university members on family responsibilities – from childcare to caring for relatives – and supports them in developing individual solutions for different life situations.
All consultations are subject to confidentiality and can be anonymous if desired.
On-site retreat options
In order to get some rest during pregnancy and to be able to feed and change your child in peace, we have a feeding, resting and changing room on the ground floor of building 5 (room 019B).
Additional nappy-changing facilities are available in the accessible toilets in buildings 3, 14, 16 and 20.
Childcare
There are three TigeR facilities in the immediate vicinity of the campus: the Campus TigeR, the TigeR Duo One and the TigeR Duo Two. These childcare facilities are designed to help students and university staff better manage their everyday study and work lives. The abbreviation "TigeR" stands for "Tagesbetreuung in geeigneten Räumen" (daycare in suitable rooms) and is a cooperation between Reutlingen University and the Tagesmütterverein Reutlingen e.V. (Reutlingen Day Care Association).
Campus TigeR
The Campus-TigeR opened in autumn 2011 at Pestalozzistraße 39, just off campus. There, two childminders take care of students' children aged 0 to 3 years. The Campus-TigeR offers a total of 9 full-time spots or 12 spots in a place-sharing arrangement.
TigeR Duo One & Two
The TigeR Duo One at Pestalozzistraße 59 (Gb. 13) has a bilingual childcare concept (G-E) and also caters to students with children under the age of 3. In the same building there is also the TigeR Duo Two, which primarily looks after children of university employees, but also accepts children of students. Each TigeR offers full-time spots or 12 spots in a place-sharing arrangement
Studying and family
Organising your studies, passing exams or finding a placement for your internship semester – these are challenges that many students face. For students with children or relatives in need of care, there are additional organisational issues that make everyday student life more complex. To help you cope with all of this, there are various support options available for students with children and care responsibilities.
You can find more detailed information in the information sheet ‘Studying with children or care responsibilities’ (only in German).
Students with children under the age of 18 or who care for close relatives within the meaning of Section 7 (3) of the Care Leave Act may apply for an extension of the deadlines in accordance with Section 12 (1) and (2) of the university's study and examination regulations. The necessary evidence must be enclosed with the application. Each application will be reviewed individually.
Students who are caring for close relatives, who are pregnant, or who are in the protection period under the Maternity Protection Act, or are caring for a child who lives in their household may apply for a leave of absence in the form of a semester of leave. They are still entitled to attend courses, complete coursework and examinations, and use the university facilities during the leave of absence semester. The application can be submitted via the Campus-PoRTal with the relevant supporting documents.
Upon request, students on maternity leave are entitled to an extension of 15 minutes per hour of exam time when taking exams.
Breastfeeding students are legally entitled to breastfeed or pump milk during an exam. In this case, the time is stopped. Breastfeeding breaks are also granted for courses with compulsory attendance.
Mensa for Kids
Children of students receive a free meal in the refectory with the Mensa-Kinderkarte. This offer is provided by the Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim. For more information on the Mensa-Kinderkarte and the "Mensa for Kids" offer, please visit the Studierendenwerk website.
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