Willkommen beim Queerreferat Aachen

Temporary closure of our building !!!

Due to water damage and possible mold infestation are we forced to close our location. Despite the situation, are we giving our best to sustain our regular business.

Therefore, are most of our events now hosted in different location, you can find all information by our Newsletter, Instagram and Google calendar.

Corona Regulation

Due to the termination of the free public Corona-Testing program (effective 1st July), are Conrona-Test no more a requirement for visiting us or any events that we host.

First-Years Events SS22

At the International Evening we introduce our community to international students. The evening is in English, so no knowledge of German is required. If you want to get to know us, feel free to come by and meet new people over drinks and a relaxed evening of music.At our Meet&Greet we will introduce the unit and our queer community to everyone who has never been there before. Feel free to come by and use this chance to meet us and new people.The Warm-Up will take place as a welcome party after our Meet&Greet. Feel free to come by for a few cocktails with music and enjoy the evening celebrating with new people. We are looking forward to seeing you.

First-Years Events WS21

Are you new at the university and interested in queer issues? Do you want to get to know a community that accepts you as you are? Or you just want to see what the Queerrerat is actually doing?

Then you've come to the right place! On Thursday the 14.10.2021, our international evening will take place in Trichtergasse 14 at 8pm under the 3G rules. We will show you our rooms and explain what our community is all about. In the following welcoming you will have the chance to make new contacts.

It is important that you stick to the 3G rules.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please also have a look at our buddies-section.

Welcome to the online appearance of the Queerreferat of the Universities of Aachen.

As an association kept alive by students, we want to be a place for all people who consider themselves being bonded to the LGBTQI* community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, intersex, queer).

Just come over (you don't have to register or be a member) if you've ever asked yourself one of the following questions:

Where do Aachen's LGBTQI*s meet?
Who cares for our interests?
Is there a special program for LGBTQI* at the RWTH, FH or KatHo?
Where and how do I get to know other LGBTQI*s?

If you're interested in getting to know us, just feel free to have a look at our events that take place regularly. You may also send an E-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Furthermore, you might also wish to subscribe to our newsletter or check our Instagram out to stay in touch with our activities!

UKA's mental health counseling offer

The Corona pandemic is mentally challenging for many people. We queer people are particularly vulnerable in this regard. The University Hospital Aachen offers counseling and help with a team of doctors, psychologists and social pedagogues on topics such as

  • Mood swings
  • addiction problems
  • Anxiety and compulsions
  • Changes in perception
  • Sleep disorders

You can make an appointment by calling +49 241 80-80827 or via zpg(at)ukaachen.de. More detailed information is available at

https://www.ukaachen.de/en/kliniken-institute/klinik-fuer-psychiatrie-psychotherapie-und-psychosomatik/patientenversorgung/ambulante-versorgung/zpg/.

Online events despite Corona

Although the Referat is still closed, we regularly offer online events. You can find the dates in our Google calendar on the left, and events are added regularly. If you want to be kept up to date on a weekly basis, you can also subscribe to our newsletter.

First elected assessors of the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Aachen (KatHO)

We are pleased to welcome two assessors from the Catholic University of Aachen (KatHO) to our team for the first time since the end of January 2021, who will further expand our networking with the Aachen universities. Here's to good luck!

First semester events WS20

First semester events WS20

You always wanted to drop by, but didn't dare until now? Or maybe you just haven't found the time to drop by yet? Either way, we have a few events for you:

4.11.20 - 8 p.m. - Freshman Evening
The department introduces itself.

5.11.20 - 8 pm - Internationals`night
Our event specifically for those that don`t speak german.

27.11.20 -19 Uhr - Coming-Out-Talk
We talk about our coming out stories or problems we have/had with it in a confidential round.

All our ESA events will take place online this year. To participate you just have to register here. Shortly before the event you will receive an email from us with the link to the Zoom Room. We also ask that you do not register for the Freshman Night or Internationals Night if you already know the unit. As a good rule of thumb, please only register if you have never been to one of our Freshers' Evenings or Internationals' Nights.