{"id":25391,"date":"2026-01-23T18:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stw-muenster.de\/geschaeftsbericht\/jahr-2022\/geschaeftsjahr-2022\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T20:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T19:07:30","slug":"geschaeftsjahr-2022","status":"publish","type":"geschaeftsbericht","link":"https:\/\/www.stw-muenster.de\/en\/geschaeftsbericht\/jahr-2022\/geschaeftsjahr-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"financial year 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dear readers <\/strong>and readers,<\/strong><\/h3>

Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster currently provides its services to over 60,000 students.
By performing its numerous and important social tasks, the Studierendenwerk is an important partner for the universities in their efforts to attract students to the academic locations of M\u00fcnster and Steinfurt in the face of increasing competition.
The quality with which Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster manages its diverse tasks in the core areas of Accomodation, Catering, Student Finance, Counselling and Childcare, as well as in other business areas, not only increases the attractiveness of the university landscape, but also that of the location and the entire M\u00fcnsterland region.
The Studierendenwerk is involved in attracting around 60,000 students to M\u00fcnster and Steinfurt as places to study. It therefore plays a major role in all the associated positive effects for the region. This is particularly true in cultural and economic terms. The purchasing power that students bring to M\u00fcnster should be mentioned at this point.
As at the balance sheet date (31.12.2022), the Studierendenwerk was managing the above-mentioned tasks with 557 employees (excluding trainees [14] and managing directors), who come from the city of M\u00fcnster, but also increasingly from the surrounding area.
With total assets of around \u20ac 235.4 million and its employees, the Studierendenwerk plays an important role as a regional employer. These are predominantly long-term jobs with extremely low fluctuation. The number of severely disabled employees is well above the minimum required by law. Here too, the Studierendenwerk fulfills its role as a social service provider and employer in an exemplary manner. In addition, Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster has been certified as a family-friendly company since 2009 and works with the active support of many employees to continuously improve the compatibility of work and family life. In this financial year, the Studierendenwerk was honored for its long-standing personnel policy. The certificate is presented with a gold-colored sash. <\/p>

Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster’s function as a service provider and a secure employer must also be maintained in the future.
The current criteria of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia for the allocation of the fixed amount subsidy for ongoing business entail the risk that the funds made available will decrease from year to year after adjustment for inflation and thus no compensation for cost increases, especially for energy and tariff increases. Fortunately, the general subsidy for the Studierendenwerke in NRW was increased slightly in the 2021 and 2022 financial years and a number of separate state funding pots for energy, catering and psychosocial counseling have been launched in 2022.
However, from the Studierendenwerke’s point of view, a further effective and permanent increase in state subsidies is urgently needed due to the additional cost burdens, especially against the background of the war in Ukraine and the associated inflation. This is also necessary in order to close the gap that has arisen in recent years between the relative increase in subsidies from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the far greater increase in students’ social contributions.
Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster currently still charges a social contribution of \u20ac99.34. An adjustment has already been decided by the Administrative Board. An adjustment has already been decided in the Administrative Board and will be made in the winter semester 23\/24 to \u20ac120.00.
In order to generate additional profit contributions, the Studierendenwerke will continue to examine whether they can expand their range of services and open up further markets in the student environment. Deficient services must be reduced as far as is justifiable in terms of the social mission.
One situation that must be taken into account in M\u00fcnster is that the Studierendenwerk largely owns its real estate in the areas of administration, residential facilities and large halls of residence, while other Studierendenwerke operate their facilities in buildings owned by the universities or the state (BLB). Accordingly, it must be able to cover all associated problems, risks and, above all, investment measures and their effects (loan repayments, etc.) without state aid.
While the funds for the general subsidy in the state budget are decreasing due to the inflation effect alone and the cost burdens are increasing in parallel, a sufficient amount for the twelve Studierendenwerke in North Rhine-Westphalia for project funding is planned for the coming years.In addition, the Studierendenwerk will continue to be required to invest considerable funds in the multi-digit million range in its own buildings in the large Mensas, but also in the technology of the corresponding catering facilities and in student Accomodation over the next few years.
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Studierendenwerk will continue to be required to constantly review its other services and organizational processes in order to achieve a sufficient annual result in the future.
In order to improve internal communication and optimize the above-mentioned organizational processes, a new organizational chart was drawn up with the management and executives of Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster in October 2021. In the reporting year, the new strategic structure of the Studierendenwerk was then developed in several workshops with the management, the department heads and the department heads.
Due to the business policy of commercial prudence, the financial liquidity of the Studierendenwerk is stable. This ensures that future necessary investments and unforeseeable situations can be mastered.
With a positive annual result of \u20ac 459.7 thousand, the business performance in 2022 shows that the employees of the Studierendenwerk have succeeded in solving many difficult tasks despite the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine and that they have worked with commitment and dedication for the benefit of the approximately 60,000 students in M\u00fcnster’s higher education sector. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The pandemic-related changes to teaching operations at the universities also affected catering revenue in the canteens and bistros in 2022. Due to online events, restrictions were recorded throughout the winter semester 2022\/2023, insofar as there was no constant frequency in the bistros. However, sales in most canteens in the winter semester were almost at the same level as before the pandemic. <\/p>

The change in the pricing system should also help to improve earnings.
The difference between the two pricing systems lies in the fact that menu prices were previously capped and therefore the cost of goods sold could not be sufficiently taken into account, whereas now the actual prices of the items can be used to calculate prices. This has made some components more expensive and others cheaper. A side effect that is already becoming apparent is the reduction in food waste due to the possibility of putting together individual meals.
The aim of offering student guests high-quality meals at affordable prices is and remains one of the guiding principles of the Studierendenwerk’s corporate policy. In addition to our efforts to offer an attractive daily selection for all dietary requirements, the use of regional and seasonal products is an integral part of our menu planning. The general trend towards more vegetarian and vegan dishes was taken into account with the opening of the first purely vegetarian\/vegan catering establishment in Hier und Jetzt. <\/p>

Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster will do everything in its power to achieve the qualitatively and quantitatively ambitious catering targets in the coming years and will continue to optimize its own processes and continuously develop further savings potential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Demand for student Accomodation remained high. With 5,390 places on the balance sheet date, the Studierendenwerk is a major provider in this market segment in M\u00fcnster.
In close cooperation with the universities, student representatives and the city of M\u00fcnster, the Studierendenwerk tries to master the special challenges in terms of sufficient living space for students. The strengths of all parties involved are brought together in the Student Accomodation Working Group.
In the 2022 financial year, urgently needed repair and maintenance measures were implemented and investments were made in accordance with the investment plan, such as the renovation of the fa\u00e7ade at Rudolf-Harbig-Weg IV or the conversion to underfloor containers at Horstmarer Landweg 250-262. Despite these diverse activities and the further planning of maintenance measures, however, the following must be taken into account:
Despite successful modernizations in recent years, there is a long-term need for further investment in the high double-digit million range.
Even though the existing housing subsidy regulations in NRW have been significantly improved for 2023 by the announced federal-state program “Young Accomodation” in 2022, the problem of the small number of available properties combined with the high construction costs continues to exist in M\u00fcnster. Nevertheless, Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster continues to pursue the goal of creating new and affordable living space for students in M\u00fcnster. Specifically, the planning of a redensification at Gescherweg 70-84 with around 200 places is to start in 2023.
In addition, the residential complexes at Wilhelmskamp and Gescherweg 50-64 are to be renovated. The project is scheduled to start in 2023 and should be completed by 2026.
The monthly rent for a place in 2022 was between \u20ac 199.69 and \u20ac 600.63. Rental income in the reporting year amounted to \u20ac 18,653 thousand (previous year: \u20ac 17,288 thousand). The increase is due to the full letting of the Gescherweg residential complex, which is now fully ready for occupancy again after renovation, and the adjustment of operating costs in the rent calculation.
Accomodation in a residential complex is the most popular form of accommodation for foreign students. 23.9% (previous year: 23.5%) of the Studierendenwerk’s residential units were let to foreign students. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Studierendenwerk supports the internationalization of universities. In order to increase international competitiveness, it is urgently necessary to improve the framework conditions for study visits for guests from abroad. In order to meet the framework conditions mentioned above, the Department of Social Affairs was reorganized and staffed in 2022.
In the area of educational support, the number of sponsored students increased by 6.3%. This means that 15.58% of students in M\u00fcnster received educational support. Compared to the previous year, 12.0% fewer BAf\u00f6G applications were processed in 2022 (2022: 9,056\/ 2021: 10,291). This decline can be explained by the generational change taking place in the BAf\u00f6G department and will balance out again in the following years.
In NRW, a “flat rate rule” is used for BAf\u00f6G cost reimbursement. This form of financing triggers additional funding requirements. An improved flat rate per case has been negotiated with the state of NRW since 2013 and continues to this day. The reimbursement of expenses by the state of NRW in 2022 amounted to \u20ac 2,058 thousand. The use of Daka loans at the M\u00fcnster BAf\u00f6G office decreased from 43 to 32 applications. Benefits amounting to \u20ac 174 thousand (previous year: \u20ac 230 thousand) were transferred by Daka. This is also due to the fact that personal consultation hours were also discontinued in this area from March 2020 due to the pandemic, but new loans must be concluded in person and signed in the presence of a sales partner. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster set up an internal crisis team with managers from all areas on 05.03.2020. Due to the gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions in the reporting year, coronavirus-related topics were no longer discussed in the large crisis team, but were addressed in the weekly management meeting if necessary.
In order to compensate for the decline in revenue, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia has provided further aid to Studierendenwerk NRW for 2022. Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster received \u20ac 657.6 thousand in state aid in the reporting year, most of which will probably have to be repaid to the state of NRW after the final settlement, as the corona-related losses in the catering sector will be almost offset by the positive deviations in rental income compared to the 2022 plan in the area of student accommodation.
In addition, students continued to be offered funds from emergency funds by the Counselling – International Affairs – Culture (BIK) department.
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On February 24, 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine, massively changing the security order in Europe. This war has enormous economic consequences for almost all companies in Germany and the EU. For Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster, the war and the associated rise in energy prices means a future risk of increased payments to energy suppliers. The massive increase in energy costs in the reporting year did not yet have a significant impact on the annual result due to existing energy contracts for 2022. The contracts for natural gas and district heating expired at the end of the reporting year and had to be renegotiated. The conditions in the new energy contracts have increased significantly compared to the old conditions and will be cushioned by the energy price brake in 2023. In order to raise awareness among students in a timely manner, Deutsches Studierendenwerk launched a campaign called “Flip the Switch” in the reporting year in conjunction with all other student services organizations in Germany. Students received lots of information and tips on how to save energy. In addition to technical settings in the halls of residence, consumption was also reduced through consumer behavior. At the same time, numerous other suggestions for saving energy were developed and implemented in a specially established energy working group. For example, the room temperature was lowered, shower heads were replaced, light bulbs were changed and much more.
In the catering facilities, the increased purchase prices of almost all products are making themselves felt. In addition, suppliers can no longer provide price guarantees. These uncertainties make calculations extremely difficult. The Studierendenwerk has already reacted to this and changed the menu so that ingredients with significant price increases have been removed from the menu. In the reporting year, work was carried out on an optimized meal plan so that students can continue to eat at fair prices in the catering facilities. As the duration and further effects of the war cannot yet be estimated, Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster will monitor the further course of events and react promptly to developments.
The quick willingness of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to compensate for the increased use of goods and energy costs is a positive development. Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster remains confident that it will survive the coming challenges. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In 2022, Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster celebrated its 100th anniversary – a reason to celebrate, of course, but also a reason to pause and reflect. Not only today, but also in times past, our Studierendenwerk has had to face lasting challenges, but also new ones, which it has successfully overcome. This gives us courage that the Studierendenwerk will also overcome the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Founded in the difficult period after the First World War as a student self-help organization in M\u00fcnster, the “Studentenhilfe” was brought into line after a brief upswing during the Nazi era. As student numbers increased from the time of the economic miracle onwards, the association, now known as “Studentenwerk”, resumed its extensive activities until the 1970s. In 1974, the association was then transformed into an A\u00f6R in view of the increased demands, which has been called “Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster” since 2015.
It is not a matter of course that an organization has existed for so long. Where this is the case, it indicates that there is a real need for its services. This report on the year 2022 also shows that this is still the case. Its 100th anniversary is therefore a reminder and an incentive for Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster to continue to take its mission – serving students – seriously in the future, in line with its anniversary motto: “We for you”. <\/p>

Through changing times, the current and former employees of the Studierendenwerk have worked together to ensure that students have always been able to rely on the good service provided by the Studierendenwerk. It is also thanks to them that M\u00fcnster is an attractive and lively student city today. In addition, many companions have helped to make the Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster what it is today: an indispensable institution in the university city of M\u00fcnster.
The Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster is firmly at the side of the students, whether it is about Accomodation, food or social matters. In retrospect, the Studierendenwerk provides the necessary security during what is often the best time of life. This purpose is timeless and will continue to be important far beyond the 100th anniversary. <\/p>

M\u00fcnster, May 05, 2023
Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnster – Anstalt des \u00f6ffentlichen Rechts –
gez. Dr. Christoph Holtwisch
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