ZQS Key Competencies
International

International

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International students and refugees may face special challenges studying and working in Germany. ZQS/Key Competencies wants to support you to succeed in your studies, in getting an internship or in starting your career. With a wide range of workshops and individual consultations we offer advice on all matters concerning studying, writing academic papers or applying for a job in Germany.

With our international workshops and consultations we also want to address students who plan to study or work abroad. For these students we offer English courses on key competences as well as consultations and workshops on how to apply in English speaking countries.
 

Please note:

Our consulting services are offered in German and English. We recommend a German language proficiency level of at least B2 for participation in German-language seminars and workshops as well as practical programmes.

Career Entry in Germany: Support for international students and refugees (Flyer, PDF)
Workshops, events and individual advice for your studies and career entry (Overview, PDF)

From studies to career

Counselling, workshops and company contacts: We support you from your early studies to develop career perspectives, gathering practical experience and preparing yourself for a career entry in Germany.

Click on the chart below for an overview (PDF) of the topics and specific offers. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. You will find the contact information on the bottom of this website.

Video

Applying for a job in Germany – Preparing the interview

Individual Advice

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If you need advice, please contact us via email and we will arrange an appointment for an on-site consultation or a telephone/video call. Further information via e-mail is possible as well. You can also visit our open consultation hour on campus without registration.

Appointments

Individual advice/group coaching: book appointment via E-Mail

Open consultation hour

without registration (lecture period only)

Tue, 2–3 pm

Career Service, Callinstraße 14 (Building 3428, 1st floor)

Workshops and Seminars

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Register and participate in the summer semester

Registration is only possible via Stud.IP at the following times:


Seminars with credit points

  • Registration: 08 to 31 March 2024
    (drawing of participation and waiting list places on 01 April 2024)

Students who have not received a permanent place during this period can register again for free places from 02 to 16 April 2024; the draw for places on the waiting list will take place on 17 April 2024. Please note that you can only take part in one seminar per semester.


Workshops

  • Registration: from 01 April 2024

You can register for free places at any time via Stud.IP.

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The events of the Career Service for international students are financially supported by the Studentenwerk Hannover.


Overall programme

All workshops in German and English.
All seminars (credit points) in German and English.

Information and download

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Brochure "Application support"

E-learning unit "My Internship": Tips on internship search and application, preparation, life as an intern and using your experiences.

Practical Projects and Experiences

Get a taste of a day in a company, get to know a job and make contacts
Company contact fair of Leibniz University Hannover

Consultation and contact

M.A. Cora Heymann
Address
Callinstraße 14
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
111
M.A. Cora Heymann
Address
Callinstraße 14
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
111