Program Overview

University Program: Studentisches Gesundheitsmanagement (SGM)

The Studentisches Gesundheitsmanagement (SGM) at the University of Bielefeld promotes and supports the health of students. Under the motto "Campus in Balance," it bundles various university offers and actions focused on mental, physical, and social health.

Program Description

The SGM's central component is the networking of students and relevant actors in the SGM working group. Here, current needs and developments are identified, and strategies are developed to create healthier study conditions. The health management relies on a participatory approach that promotes cooperation and exchange, anchoring student health sustainably in studies and campus life.

Awards and Recognition

The University of Bielefeld's SGM has been awarded the Corporate Health Award (CHA) for excellent corporate health management, recognizing it as one of the best in Germany. The university has been a pioneer in university health management since 1994, when it established the first faculty of health sciences and introduced health management.

Key Features

• The SGM is structurally and strategically integrated into the university's organizational processes.
• It promotes a university-wide health culture.
• Students benefit from comprehensive health services tailored to their needs, enhancing their performance and motivation.

History and Development

• 1994: The University of Bielefeld established the first faculty of health sciences and introduced health management.
• 2000: The university became the first to explicitly consider the target group of students.
• 2013: It received a special prize for being a "healthy university" due to its inclusion of students.
• 2022: The SGM was reconceptualized and relaunched with the establishment of "Campus in Balance Your Study, Your Health" and a fixed steering committee of participating institutions.

University's Role in Health Management

The University of Bielefeld plays a leading role in university health management in Germany, with its SGM being a model for other institutions. The program's focus on student health and well-being has earned it national recognition and awards.