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Hochschule Osnabrück - University of Applied Sciences

Promotion of International Talents (FIT) in Osnabrück

for freshmen

for students in challenging modules

for advancing your career

for companies and institutions

We make you fit for your studies and the job market

As an international student, many things are new and different for you. That's why we want to support you wherever you might need help. Here you will find offers to support you at the beginning, throughout, and after your studies, as well as with your transition into the job market. You can learn about companies, practice job interviews, and network with other students and professionals.

These offers are all part of the German Academic Exchange Service's (DAAD) program for the promotion of international talents in academia and the job market (FIT). Through the FIT program, the DAAD supports German universities in preparing international students for the demands of studying and working in Germany with funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. All universities in the FIT project therefore want to

  1. make it easier for prospective international students to study at a German university,
  2. increase the academic success of international students
  3. promote the employability of international students and international graduates and prepare them for the German job market, and
  4. expand and maintain a network and transition structures between universities and the business world.

You can find more information on the DAAD website.

Offers for freshmen and new students

Drei junge Frauen sitzen auf einer großen Betonstufe im Außenbereich des Campus Westerberg. Sie sind in ein Gespräch vertieft und haben einen aufgeklappten Laptop vor sich. Die Studentinnen tragen Freizeitkleidung und wirken entspannt. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Studierende zu sehen, einige sitzen auf Stufen, andere laufen herum. Die Architektur des Campus ist modern, mit einem großen Gebäude aus Ziegelstein und einem weiteren Gebäude mit Metallfassade. Der Himmel ist blau und es wachsen junge Bäume entlang der Gehwege, was der Szene eine freundliche und offene Atmosphäre verleiht.

The MentHOS-International mentoring program is designed for international students who are in the early stages of their studies.

Experienced students will support you as mentors, helping you with advice and practical tips in your first year.
Your mentor will, for example, help you find your way around campus and organize your studies. They will answer your questions, show you important locations, and provide helpful tips for everyday student life. This support will help you settle in quickly and make it easier to start your studies.

You can find more information at MentHOS-International.

Offers for students retaking challenging modules

Das Bild zeigt zwei junge Frauen mit Kopftüchern, die gemeinsam an einem Laptop arbeiten. Die Frau auf der linken Seite trägt ein beigefarbenes Kopftuch und einen passenden Pullover, während die Frau auf der rechten Seite ein schwarzes Kopftuch und eine blaue Bluse trägt. Sie lächeln und wirken konzentriert, während sie auf den Bildschirm schauen. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Studierende in einem modernen Lernumfeld zu sehen. Sie sitzen an Tischen mit Laptops und Schreibunterlagen, was auf eine produktive Arbeitsatmosphäre hindeutet. Die Umgebung ist hell und freundlich, mit natürlichem Licht, das durch große Fenster einfällt.

The Tutorial Program supports international students from all faculties in successfully completing challenging modules.

You will work with your tutors in small groups of 3 to 5 people on an equal footing. Together, you will review and expand upon lecture content, solve exercises, and prepare for exams. Your tutors will receive special training to prepare them for their role. In this training, they will acquire didactic methods and intercultural skills to provide you with the best possible support.

Are you interested? If so, write an email to international@hs-osnabrueck.de.

Offers for students interested in working in Germany

Das Bild zeigt eine junge Frau mit schulterlangen, braunen Haaren, die an einem Tisch sitzt und freundlich in die Kamera lächelt. Sie trägt einen schwarzen Pullover, eine Perlenkette und eine Armbanduhr. Vor ihr steht ein schwarzer Laptop, auf den sie sich leicht stützt. Die Umgebung ist modern und hell, mit großen Fenstern im Hintergrund, durch die viel Tageslicht hereinfällt. Der verschwommene Hintergrund deutet auf einen offenen, freundlichen Arbeits- oder Lernraum hin.

The Career Service International helps international degree-seeking students find part-time jobs, internships, thesis projects, and jobs in Germany.

Every semester, we host informational and networking events with employers. We have a network of regional companies, and you can find specific job offers on the Praxiko job portal. You can also receive one-on-one advice in German or English. We will help you prepare your application documents for the German job market and assist you in your job or internship search.

More information is available on our FIT website on the intranet.

Since 2020, the Mentoring.INTERKULT program has been supporting the career entry of international students.

We improve your career opportunities, enabling equal access to the German job market. As a mentee, you will receive advice and support from an experienced professional (mentor) from a company. The program includes workshops about the German job market and opportunities to share experiences with other mentees and build professional networks. The program runs for 9 months and begins in the winter semester.

More information is available on our Mentoring.INTERKULT website.

Funded by the DAAD with funding from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)

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The Team

Three central service institutions at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences collaborate closely in the FIT in Osnabrück project. We leverage our expertise to promote your academic success and facilitate your transition into the German job market. We can look back on many years of successful cooperation, which began in 2020 with Mentoring.INTERKULT.

The project is managed by the Center for International Students (CIS). As part of FIT in Osnabrück, the CIS and the LearningCenter jointly coordinate offers focusing on FIT for studying, such as MentHOS-International and the tutorial program for international students. The LearningCenter also coordinates the Mentoring.INTERKULT program. The FIT for Work program is coordinated through close collaboration between the CIS, the LearningCenter, and University Advancement.

 

 

Center for International Students (CIS)

LearningCenter

University Advancement