For graduates: Where Your Career Takes Off

Are you studying at a university of applied sciences and would like to work in Germany after graduation? The International Career Service supports you on your way with targeted workshops, individual application coaching and networking events.

Your Future in North Rhine-Westphalia

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Would you like to build connections with the professional world? Then come to the next event organized by the Your Future in NRW network. Local companies will present career paths and offer international students the opportunity to speak with them directly.

Upcoming dates:

September 30, 2026, Your Future in NRW - A Career in Start-ups,
, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (online, German & English)

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October 20, 2026, Your Future in NRW @ Blue Square Bochum
2:40 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Kortumstraße 90, 44787 Bochum
(German & English)

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FIT for Applications in Germany

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Let our coaches provide you with personalized counseling on all aspects of the application process during online sessions that you can schedule at your convenience.

Register on the Student Portal:
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FIT for the German Job Market

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4 steps to the job market:

This four-part series of workshops in English prepares you specifically for a successful start to your professional life in Germany.

Step 1: Know the Job Market

Step 2: Write your Application

Step 3: Present Yourself

Step 4: Know your Rights and Duties

Meet our Alumni

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How can you successfully launch your career in Germany—and what obstacles do you need to overcome?
At this event, international alumni will share firsthand accounts of their journey from college to their first job. In an open, practical, and inspiring way, they’ll share their experiences, offer valuable tips, and answer questions from students.

Next date:
November 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., German & English (online)