TU Braunschweig
Abt. 16 Studium und Lehre
Befragung zu Studienbedingungen und Gesundheit 2025
Dear students, thank you for your interest in our "How are you?" survey!We at TU Braunschweig are committed to improving the study conditions at our university. In order to be able to take targeted action, we would like to find out how you are really doing and learn more about how you experience your current personal study situation. The survey covers various topics relating to your studies: the general conditions at the university, your personal satisfaction in your everyday life as a student, your well-being at the university and your health. You also have the opportunity to anonymously assess the areas in which you see a need for concrete action. Completing the questionnaire takes about 30 minutes. Participation is of course voluntary and can be cancelled without giving reasons. You can find all relevant information on the survey as well as information on data protection in the data protection information document. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Anna Seidel or Jule Lilje from the Department of Teaching and Learning (abt16-evaluation(at)tu-braunschweig.de) Thank you very much for your support! Knut Baumann and the team of the Department of Teaching and Learning
1.1 I consent to my personal data being processed for the purpose of analysing beneficial and stressful study conditions, their effects on the health and well-being of students and for deriving improvement measures.The Technische Universität Braunschweig K.d.ö.R. is responsible for the evaluation, Geschäftsbereich 1, Abteilung 16 - Studium und Lehre, Bültenweg 73, 38106 Braunschweig.I am taking part in the student survey voluntarily. I can object to the processing of my data for the purpose of evaluation at any time. Please send an objection to [abt16-evaluation@tu-braunschweig.de].I was able to view the Data protection declaration in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR.
Note on answering the questions:There are many different study contexts at TU Braunschweig. Therefore, you may encounter some topics in this questionnaire that do not affect you or that you cannot assess. Please use the "no response" field for these questions.If you are studying at several faculties / in several degree programmes (e.g. due to a combination of a major and minor subject), please refer to the degree programme / faculty that is of greater importance to you and your everyday study life for all questions.
2.1 To receive the appropriate questionnaire for you, please first enter your current semester.
2.2 Please indicate the faculty in which you are studying.
2.3 Which degree are you currently enrolled for?
2.4 Please state your 2-subject Bachelor's degree programme.If you are enrolled in more than one degree programme, please refer to your major degree programme here and when answering all other questions in the questionnaire.
2.5 Please state your bachelor's degree programme.If you are enrolled in several degree programmes, please refer to your major degree programme here and when answering all other questions in the questionnaire.
2.6 Please state your Master's degree programme.If you are enrolled in several degree programmes, please refer to your major degree programme here and when answering all other questions in the questionnaire.
2.7 Please state your master's degree programme.If you are enrolled in more than one degree programme, please refer to your major degree programme here and when answering all other questions in the questionnaire.
2.8 Please state your State Examination degree programme.If you are enrolled in several degree programmes, please refer to your major degree programme here and when answering all other questions in the questionnaire.
3.1 How satisfied are you with the external factors (e.g., lighting, room climate, noise, room size and furnishings) of the seminar rooms?
very dissatisfied
very satisfied
3.2 How satisfied are you with the external conditions (e.g. lighting, room climate, noise, room size and furnishings) of the lecture halls?
3.3 How satisfied are you with the external conditions (e.g. lighting, room climate, noise, room size and furnishings) of other workspaces you use (e.g. library, PC rooms, laboratories)?
How do you rate the following general conditions:
3.4 Are there enough function rooms?
strongly disagree
strongly agree
3.5 Are there enough retreat or quiet rooms?
3.6 Are there enough places to work or study?
3.7 Do the TU Braunschweig 's premises have an adequate barrier-free design (e.g., through auditory support technology, obscuration options or tactile markings)?
3.8 I can find my way around the various locations at the TU Braunschweig well.
3.9 I feel safe at the various locations of the TU Braunschweig (e.g., due to lighting).
3.10 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of spatial conditions and accessibility (one or more aspects)?
very great need for action
no need for action at all
4.1 Which of the following advisory and information services or facilities at TU Braunschweig do you know? (multiple answers possible)
How satisfied are you with....
4.2 ...with the support services and individual advice on planning and organising your degree programme from the degree programme coordinator (e.g. information on the course of study, the work to be completed)?
4.3 ...with the advice and services offered by the Central Student Advisory Service?
4.4 ...with the services offered by your examination office?
4.5 ...with the digital services for information processing (e.g. course catalogue and examination administration in tu-connect, IT Service Desk)?
4.6 ...with the digital services of your university library?
4.7 ...with the online platforms relating to your studies (e.g. Stud.IP)?
4.8 ...with the psychosocial counselling services and the social and student finance counselling offered by the Psychological Counselling Centre (PBS) of the Student Services (Studierendenwerk)?
4.9 ...with the support services for planning and organising stays abroad (e.g. Mobility Office of the International House) ?
4.10 ...with the sports, exercise and relaxation programmes offered by University Sports ?
4.11 ...with the offer of student health promotion (HEALTH4YOU)?
4.12 ...with the leisure activities (e.g. campus design with Sandkasten, cultural events, lectures) at TU Braunschweig?
4.13 ...with the career planning support services (e.g. Career Service)?
4.14 ...with the counselling services offered by the Representative for Students with Disabilities and Chronic diseases ?
4.15 ...with the counselling service on dealing with barriers and discrimination offered by the Diversity Office?
4.16 How satisfied are you with the contact point for students with families (e.g. Family Office)?
4.17 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of advisory and service programmes (one or more aspects)?
Sufficient opportunities are offered as part of my degree programme and at the TU Braunschweig
5.1 ...to strengthen professional competences in methods and requirements of scientific work.
5.2 ...to strengthen my methodological skills (e.g. time management, presentation techniques).
5.3 ...to strengthen my personal skills (e.g. personal responsibility, self-confidence).
5.4 ... strengthen my social skills (e.g. ability to work in a team, communication skills).
5.5 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of opportunities for enhancing interdisciplinary competencies (one or more aspects)?
To what extent do the following statements apply?
6.1 There were sufficient orientation programmes for the introductory studies phase.
6.2 The information I needed about my new study programme were made available to me promptly.
6.3 I was given support when I started scientific work at the TU Braunschweig.
6.4 I was supported in my (subject-specific) entry into my degree programme (e.g. through preliminary courses, exercises, tutorials).
6.5 I was welcomed openly by my new fellow students.
6.6 I was welcomed openly by my new teachers.
6.7 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig take care of the organisation of the introductory phase (one or more aspects)?
7.1 In my study programme the expectations for my achievements are difficult to meet.
7.2 In my study programme I am encouraged to think further about the contents.
7.3 I am satisfied with my choice of my field of study.
7.4 The courses offered in my study programme provide sufficient variety in terms of content.
7.5 The courses in a module are well coordinated in terms of content.
7.6 I have the sense that my study programme is meaningful.
7.7 My studies also give me the opportunity to develop personally.
7.8 For my studies, I have to deal with content that appears unnecessary to me.
7.9 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig take care of the fit of study content (one or both aspects)?
8.1 I know what is expected of me in terms of content and quality of the (study) achievements to be made.
8.2 It is clear to me what is expected of me in terms of scientific work during my study programme.
8.3 I know what to do to earn the necessary university credits.
8.4 I know how the course of my degree programme is structured (I am familiar with my module handbook and examination regulations).
8.5 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of clarity of expectations (one or more aspects)?
9.1 Although there is no formal attendance requirement in my study programme, attendance is checked.
9.2 In my studies, it is possible to do compensatory work (e.g. written work to compensate for missed deadlines).
9.3 In my degree programme, it is possible to use compensation for disadvantages as a possible means of adapting examination conditions.
9.4 There are time overlaps among my compulsory courses.
9.5 There is enough time between the courses to reach the next location or room.
9.6 There is enough room (capacities) in my compulsory courses.
9.7 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig take care of the study conditions for attendance and teaching organisation (one or more aspects)?
10.1 How satisfied are you with the provision of digital seminar/lecture reading by your lecturers?
10.2 The online/hybrid courses are designed in such a way that I can follow them well.
10.3 I have the opportunity to ask my teachers questions during/after online/hybrid courses.
10.4 The online/hybrid courses are designed to be sufficiently barrier-free (e.g., by options for automatic subtitling).
10.5 Online/hybrid courses allows me to organise my learning/working rhythm more freely (e.g. through lecture recordings).
10.6 In online examinations (written examinations/oral examinations) I can show my achievements just as well as in face-to-face examinations.
10.7 I would like to also have the opportunity to take part in online or hybrid courses in the future.
10.8 I would like to see more digital course recordings in the future.
10.9 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of digital teaching (one or more aspects)?
11.1 The exam preparations during the lecture period are a burden for me.
11.2 The exams are a burden for me.
11.3 The way studies are organised during the examination period minimises stress (e.g., by sufficient time between examinations, the possibility of a second examination date).
11.4 I feel well prepared for the corresponding examinations through lectures / seminars.
11.5 The requirements that are placed on me in the context of examinations are transparent.
11.6 The assessment of examination performance is by and large comprehensible.
11.7 The amount of learning content/examination material is appropriate.
11.8 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of examination performance and academic achievement (one or more aspects)?
12.1 I am under time pressure in my study programme.
12.2 I have to deal with too many things at once in my study programme.
12.3 In individual courses, I am expected to perform above and beyond the intended workload.
12.4 My study conditions are designed in such a way that I can readily integrate internships or practical phases in terms of time.
12.5 My study conditions enable me to also meet my family/private requirements.
12.6 These study conditions make it possible to finish the study programme within the standard period of study.
12.7 I work in addition to my studies (also) during lecture periods.
12.8 My study requirements and the time requirements of my job are compatible.
12.9 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of time requirements in your studies (one or more aspects)?
13.1 In my studies, I am taught what career prospects are associated with the degree.
13.2 My study programme is opening up good future prospects for me.
13.3 The TU Braunschweig offers information events on possible career fields for my degree programme.
13.4 The transition to a career is made easier for me (e.g., by arranging contacts with potential employers).
13.5 There are enough events of practical relevance in my studies.
13.6 The capabilities acquired during my studies seem relevant for my professional field.
13.7 I feel well prepared for professional work through my studies.
13.8 I feel well prepared for a scientific career through my studies.
13.9 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig address the issue of career prospects in your studies (one or more aspects) ?
Note on the following part of the questionnaire:Please relate your answers to the followingquestions on lecturer behaviour to your overall impression of the courses you have attended so far. (This is not about the evaluation of individual lecturers, which can vary from person to person, but about the overall impression).
To what extent do the following statements apply across all the courses you have attended so far?
14.1 My teachers show appreciation for the individual students.
14.2 My teachers treat students fairly and justly.
14.3 My teachers provide sufficient feedback on my performance.
14.4 Overall, my lecturers are approachable for study-related questions outside of class.
14.5 My lecturers support students in reconciling their studies with family responsibilities or part-time jobs (e.g. allow alternative examinations or flexible attendance arrangements if required).
14.6 My lecturers involve students in organising the content of the course.
14.7 My lecturers prepare study content didactically well.
14.8 I am generally satisfied with the support provided by lecturers in the preparation of study and examination achievements.
14.9 All in all, I am satisfied with the work of the lecturers in my degree programme.
14.10 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig take care of supporting your lecturers (one or more aspects)?
15.1 I have already written a final thesis / I am currently writing a final thesis.
15.2 It was/is clear to me what the requirements for my thesis are.
15.3 I had room for manoeuvre when choosing the topic of my thesis.
15.4 It was easy to find a supervisor for my thesis.
15.5 I was / am satisfied overall with the supervision of my thesis.
15.6 The general conditions (e.g., deadlines, formal requirements, ...) around the thesis were/are transparent.
15.7 The working time of the thesis corresponds to the planned credit points.
15.8 The preparation of my further subsequent activities (e.g. career, further education, postgraduate studies) parallel to the completion of the degree programme is stressful (e.g. applications, information events).
15.9 The TU Braunschweig provides sufficient information about the necessary steps formalities (e.g. exmatriculation, certificate application, ...) for the completion of my degree programme.
15.10 The time schedule / deadlines for the degree programme and the subsequent activity (e.g. job, further education, postgraduate studies) match (e.g. submission of the final thesis for timely receipt of the certificate).
15.11 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig take care of the support for your final thesis and the burdens in the last year of your studies (one or more aspects)?
16.1 There are tensions and conflicts between students.
16.2 The (personal) relationship between students in my study programme is good (e.g. through mutual support).
16.3 In my degree programme, it is easy to make social connections.
16.4 The TU Braunschweig has created opportunities to get to know new fellow students.
16.5 There is little social contact and cohesion in my degree programme.
16.6 I find competitive situations with fellow students stressful.
16.7 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig take care of the cooperation between students or the competitive situation (one or more aspects)?
17.1 I am aware that students can participate in important decisions in my degree programme (e.g. in committees, commissions, councils).
17.2 How satisfied are you with the representation of your interests by central student associations (e.g. AStA)?
17.3 How satisfied are you with the representation of your interests by the decentralised representation of your subject (e.g. subject groups)?
17.4 I can give feedback regarding the design of my degree programme or express criticism.
17.5 The feedback / criticism expressed will be taken into account (e.g. by adjusting examination requirements).
17.6 I fear negative consequences for myself if I give negative feedback / critical feedback (e.g. by receiving a lower grade).
17.7 I will be informed about important news / changes at TU Braunschweig (e.g. system accreditation).
17.8 An open communication culture is practised at TU Braunschweig.
17.9 How urgently should the TU Braunschweig take care of participation and culture at the TU Braunschweig (one or more aspects)?
18.1 How frequently have you personally experienced discrimination at TU Braunschweig in the last 2 months?
(almost) never
(almost) always
18.2 How frequently have you experienced discrimination against others at TU Braunschweig in the last 2 months?
18.3 In my study programme, individual students are discriminated against by other students (e.g. on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, racist attributions, disability, age, origin, pregnancy, ...)
18.4 If discrimination/discriminatory behaviour occurs, my fellow students take a clear stance against it.
18.5 My teachers discriminate against individual students (e.g. on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, racist attributions, disability, age, origin, pregnancy).
18.6 If discrimination/discriminatory behaviour occurs, my lecturers take a clear stance against it.
18.7 How urgently should TU Braunschweig address discrimination at the university?
19.1 What specific wishes do you have to improve your study situation? In the degree programme, at the faculty and at TU Braunschweig in general.
20.1 My academic performance has deteriorated since I started my degree programme.
20.2 I am meeting the requirements of the degree programme.
20.3 I am currently considering or have already considered dropping out of my degree programme.
If you think about everything that plays a role in your studies, how satisfied are you overall...
21.1 ...with your study situation at TU Braunschweig?
21.2 ...with the content of your degree programme?
21.3 ...with the general conditions of the degree programme?
21.4 ...with the teachers in your degree programme?
21.5 I enjoy studying at the TU Braunschweig.
22.1 When I participate orally in lectures, I am nervous.
22.2 In written exams, my nervousness makes it difficult for me to concentrate and recall what I have learnt.
22.3 In oral exam situations, my nervousness makes it difficult for me to focus and recall what I have learnt.
22.4 I fear not being able to achieve my goals.
22.5 I have financial problems or worries.
22.6 The current crises (e.g. wars, the consequences of climate change, political instability) make me worry.
22.7 I am alone in my studies.
22.8 I feel anonymous at TU Braunschweig ("one student out of many").
23.1 I am committed to matters relating to my degree programme (e.g. student council, committee work, further development of the degree programme).
23.2 I consciously only do what is really required of me during my studies.
23.3 I get involved at the TU Braunschweig (e.g. AStA, university groups).
23.4 I get involved in student initiatives at TU Braunschweig (e.g. orchestra, Lions Racing Team).
How often did the following statements apply to you in the last 2 months of your studies?
24.1 I was worried about my health.
24.2 I was carefree and in a good mood.
24.3 I was calm and balanced.
25.1 I found it difficult to enjoy anything.
25.2 I couldn't be as happy as I used to be.
25.3 I felt inhibited in my activity.
25.4 I had to force myself to do everything.
25.5 I felt sad.
26.1 I had concentration problems.
26.2 I had difficulty making decisions.
26.3 I had difficulty remembering.
26.4 I had difficulty thinking clearly.
27.1 Doing something for my studies every day was a burden for me.
27.2 I felt burnt out by my studies.
27.3 I was able to relax during my study-free time.
28.1 I had complaints in the area of back, neck, shoulders, arms.
28.2 I had headaches.
28.3 I had sleep disorders (difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night).
28.4 I got tired quickly.
28.5 I had physical discomfort or pain.
29.1 My overall state of health in the last two months of lectures was:
not affected at all
severely affected
29.2 What concrete wishes do you have to improve your health situation? In the degree programme, at the faculty and at TU Braunschweig in general?
Note on the following part of the questionnaire: Health behaviour and general conditionsThe evaluation is carried out in such a way that anonymity and data protection are guaranteed at all times and a personal reference is excluded:- In principle, no evaluation is carried out for individual persons.- A combined evaluation is only carried out if the respective groups are large enough (at least 30 persons with the same combination of characteristics for health-relevant items).If you do not wish to answer a question, please tick the corresponding box ("no answer").
30.1 The range ofhealthy food on offer at TU Braunschweig is sufficient.
30.2 The catering offer at the main campus is sufficient.
30.3 The supply of free drinking water at TU Braunschweig is sufficient.
30.4 There are sufficient opportunities to exercise at TU Braunschweig (e.g. university sports facilities, training areas).
30.5 I can get help from the psychotherapeutic counselling (Studierendenwerk/TUBS) if I need it.
30.6 What specific health services and other framework conditions at TU Braunschweig would you like to have a positive influence on your health?
How much time have you spent in the last seven days on the following physical/mental activities (please specify in minutes per week)
30.7 Strenuous physical activity (requires a lot more breathing, e.g. fast cycling, training with weights)
30.8 Moderate physical activities (requires more vigorous breathing, e.g. quiet cycling or cleaning)
30.9 Mental activities (e.g. self-care, mindfulness, meditation)
30.10 How many portions of fruit and vegetables do you eat on average each day (1 portion = 1 medium-sized piece of fruit, a small bowl of salad, ½ cup of dried fruit)?
30.11 How often have you smoked in the last three months? (e.g. (e-) cigarettes, vapes)
Have you ever consumed the following substances?
30.12 Cannabis (weed, marijuana, hashish)
30.13 Other substances (cocaine, neuro-enhancers, MDMA)
30.14 How often do you use cannabis?
30.15 How often do you drink a drink containing alcohol?
30.16 How often do you drink five or more drinks containing alcohol on one occasion?
Note on the following part of the questionnaire: Socio-demographic dataFinally, we would like to ask you for some socio-demographic information. The evaluation is carried out in such a way that anonymity and data protection are guaranteed at all times and a personal reference is excluded:- In principle, no evaluation is carried out for individual persons.- A combined evaluation is only carried out if the respective groups are large enough (at least 10 persons with the same combination of characteristics).If you do not wish to answer a question, please tick the corresponding box ("no response").
31.1 I identify with the following gender:
31.2 I have the following family responsibilities:
31.3 I belong to the following age group:
31.4 In which country did you obtain your university entrance qualification?
31.5 This semester is my average workload per week for the degree programme (incl. preparation and follow-up work, internship, attendance...):
31.6 This semester I am attending courses totalling (please specify semester hours per week):
31.7 How many examinations (e.g. written examinations, oral examinations, term papers) do you have planned for the current semester?
31.8 How many study achievements do you have planned for the current semester?
31.9 I am the first person in my family (parents/siblings) to start studying.
31.10 Do you have a severe disability or equalisation according to §2 SGB IX?
31.11 Is there a disability, chronic illness or diagnosed mental illness?
31.12 Does the impairment or impairments have an aggravating effect on everyday study life?
31.13 Please specify the form of impairment .
32.1 Please enter the code described below. The code ensures that we can link yourinformation anonymously with your answersto any subsequent surveys. If letters and/or numbers cannot be determined because the information (e.g.the father's birthday) is not available, please replace them with 0. Please do this for anymissing information (e.g. 00 if the father's first name and birthday are unknown). First letter of your mother's first name:(e.g. if your mother's name is "Manuela", please enter "M"!) Second letter of your own first name:(e.g. if your name is Simon, please enter "i"!) Third letter of your own surname:(e.g. if your name is "Schmidt", please enter "i"! "Schmidt", please enter "h"!) First and second letter of your place of birth:(For example, if you were born in "Braunschweig", please enter "Br"!) Date of your birthday (01.02.1987):(For example, if your birthday is on "1 February", please enter "01"!)
Thank you for taking part in the "How are you?" survey. Further information on the survey can be found here: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/studium/strategien-und-qualitaetsmanagement/qualitaetsmanagement/befragungen/studierendenbefragung/studierendenbefragung-2025 If you have any questions or comments, please contact Anna Seidel or Jule Lilje from the Department of Studies and Teaching (abt16-evaluation(at)tu-braunschweig.de)
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