Adjustments in Campus Catering Effective 1 January 2026
The Studierendenwerk hereby informs you of the following changes to the university catering services effective 1 January 2026:
The taxable benefit-in-kind value for a lunch increases from €4.15 to €4.60 as of 1 January 2026. At the same time, the canteen subsidy for employees (KAO) will be reduced in accordance with the prescribed calculation key from €2.90 to €2.70. For a meal price of €7.30, the subsidy will be applied in full; for lower prices, the subsidy will be adjusted accordingly in order to avoid a taxable benefit.
This adjustment affects the daily menus and choice meals. Prices for side dishes and desserts remain unchanged. As the guest price serves as the reference price, the increase also leads to a corresponding adjustment of prices for employees. The reason for these adjustments continues to be rising personnel and food costs.
Prices for students currently remain unchanged. The Studierendenwerk has therefore deliberately decided against imposing an additional burden on students following significant price increases and semester fee increases in 2025.
The measures outlined above are necessary to ensure the long-term stability of university catering while complying with legal requirements.
