Please note that the online DST must be registered and ordered via the app each semester.
What is the Semester Ticket Office?
The Semester Ticket Office is an institution of the AStA of TU Berlin, the AStA of the Berlin University of the Arts, and the AStA of Alice Salomon University, which is jointly operated together with the university.
The responsibilities of the Semester Ticket Office include:
- processing applications for semester ticket exemptions and grants from the social funds for the semester ticket
- providing all kinds of information about the semester ticket, and
- managing the billing of the semester ticket with the transport companies
The Semester Ticket Office is funded and administratively managed by the respective AStAs. It operates under the legal supervision of the TU administration and is physically located on the ground floor of the AStA building (TK building).
New procedure for the semester ticket starting from the summer semester 2025:
Starting from the summer semester 2025, the Germany Semester Ticket (DST) in Berlin will be provided by S-Bahn Berlin. This brings some changes, which we briefly summarize for you here. You can find all further information here: https://sbahn.berlin/tickets/alle-tickets/schueler-azubis-studenten/deutschlandsemesterticket/?tabs=tbc-t4
Ordering Process:
- Visit abo-antrag.de/studium and place your order.
- Verify your identity via Shibboleth.
- You will receive a confirmation email.
Ticket Access via the S-Bahn Berlin App:
- Your travel authorization will be issued via the S-Bahn Berlin App.
- The ticket will be available 1-7 days before the semester starts.
- We recommend installing the app no earlier than 2 weeks before the semester begins to ensure all updates are included.
- Enable automatic app updates for a seamless experience.
Your phone must be turned on and connected to the internet for the ticket to be delivered.
If your phone is offline, the ticket will update once it reconnects to the internet.
From the second month onward, the ticket will automatically update at the beginning of each month.
Who can receive a Germany Semester Ticket? Who cannot?
- In principle, all students are required to pay for the Germany Semester Ticket.
- Starting from the summer semester 2025, students in continuing education programs and doctoral students must also obtain the ticket.
- Not eligible are:
- Students on a leave of absence
- Guest auditors
- Second-degree students (Zweithörer*innen)
- Students who are enrolled exclusively in evening, online, or distance-learning programs without mandatory attendance (“distance learners”)
Important information about the Germany Semester Ticket:
- The new semester ticket is a Germany Semester Ticket, which means it is valid throughout Germany. The conditions are the same as for a regular Germany Ticket. Unfortunately, this also means no bicycle transport!
- All students are required to pay for the Germany Semester Ticket.
- If you have a job ticket or another subscription, don’t forget to cancel it in time.
- from the winter semester 2024/25 being a doctoral student, having a job ticket, or studying part-time does not qualify for an exemption from the payment obligation.
- If you are on an approved leave of absence, you are not entitled to the ticket; the fee will be automatically refunded by the Campus Center.
- Exemptions are only possible for health reasons or for a semester abroad. Details can be found in the FAQs.
In Case of Problems with the Semester Ticket:
If you have issues during a check due to an inactive ticket and are required to pay a penalty fare (EBE), immediately file an objection with the transportation company (BVG) and contact the Campus Center! Please also check the FAQs here on the website again. In most cases, the Campus Center or the Student Administration Office as part of the university administration is responsible. For example, if your QR code does not work, contact both BVG and the Campus Center. Contact Student Administration Office
If you are not eligible for the semester ticket, you can find information here on which ticket alternatives might be possible: https://asta.tu-berlin.de/artikel/wie-bekomme-ich-als-studierender-das-9-euro-sozialticket-how-to/ If you are currently in a difficult financial situation: We would like to recommend the social and BAföG counselling service: https://asta.tu-berlin.de/bafoeg-und-sozialberatung/ In addition, the Studierendenwerk can provide emergency aid under certain circumstances: https://www.stw.berlin/beratung/sozialberatung/studienfinanzierung-im-%C3%BCberblick/einmalige-unterst%C3%BCtzungsm%C3%B6glichkeiten-des-studierendenwerks-berlin/notfonds.html If you are currently in a difficult financial situation: We would like to recommend the social and BAföG counselling service: https://asta.tu-berlin.de/bafoeg-und-sozialberatung/ In addition, the Studierendenwerk can provide emergency aid under certain circumstances: https://www.stw.berlin/beratung/sozialberatung/studienfinanzierung-im-%C3%BCberblick/einmalige-unterst%C3%BCtzungsm%C3%B6glichkeiten-des-studierendenwerks-berlin/notfonds.html
Our consultation hours for subsidy and exemption : Thursday 12 – 13.30
You can find our office hours here. You can make an appointment or simply drop by. We can help you with your questions about applying for a subsidy or exemption
We also offer face-to-face consultations! If you would like a video consultation, you can book a time via the link. To send you access to the video call, we need a working email address from you.
https://termine.astatu.berlin/5
Best wishes,
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