Electronic Student ID Card

At the start of your studies, you were issued an electronic student ID card valid for the duration of your studies.

Latest information:

The use of the student ID card is being simplified: in future, there will be no need for regular validation of the card. Instead of an expiry date, the card will simply state: ‘For validity, see certificate of enrolment’.

Where can I find my certificate of enrolment?
Once you have successfully re-registered, your current certificate of enrolment will be available for download via the self-service portal and can be
• downloaded as a PDF
• saved to your smartphone or
• printed out if required.

The validation stations have been updated accordingly.

What do you need to do?

You need to update your student ID card once at a validation station. The new information will then be printed onto the card. After that, no further validations will be required.

What applies to visiting the Mensa (cafeteria)?

In future, at the start of each semester, you will need to present your current certificate of enrolment once to a member of staff at one of the Mensa’s tills.
The Mensa staff will then extend the student status for the payment function on your card until the end of the respective semester.

Video: The student ID card of the University of Greifswald [de]

Data Stored on the Student ID Card

The following information is printed on the Student ID Card:

Surname
Given name(s)
Student ID Number
Library barcode
Library user number

The following identification numbers are saved on the chip of the Student ID Card:

Student ID Number
Library user number
Personal reference number (user group Student Services)

No personal details are saved on the chip (like for example name, address, date of birth etc.)

How Do I Receive the ID Card?

The student ID card will be sent by post to newly enrolled students at the address registered with the Students' Registration Office. No special application is required.