ZQS Key Competencies
International

International

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Studying and working in Germany poses particular challenges for international students and refugees. The ZQS/Key Competencies team would like to support them in successfully completing their studies, internships or career entry. Whether individual counselling or workshops – we provide tips and practical advice on all topics related to learning, studying and applying in Germany.

For students who want to study or work abroad, we offer key competencies seminars in English as well as advice and workshops on how to apply in English-speaking countries.

Note: Language skills

Our consultation is offered in German and English. A German language proficiency level of at least B2 is recommended for participation in German-language seminars and workshops as well as the qualification programmes.

From University to Career

Whether it's consultation, workshops or practical programmes, we support you early on in your studies to develop your career prospects, gain experience and prepare for your career entry.

By clicking on the graphic, you will get an overview (PDF) of which offer fits which phase of preparation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email. You can find our contact details at the bottom of this page.


Individual Advice

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Students are welcome to contact us by email for a personal consultation. The consultation can be conducted in person, by phone or video call. Alternatively, you are welcome to use our open consultation hours on campus.

Appointments

Individual counselling/group coaching: Appointments by email

Open Consultation Hours

without registration (lecture period only)

Thursdays, 11 am – 12 noon

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

Video & Podcast

Video: Career Entry in Germany – Preparing the Job Interview

Listen now and subscribe: Podcast ‘Schlüsselmomente’ with tips for studying and entering the world of work

Event Tip

Save the Date: Career Lounge

Tue, 3 December 2024 | 5–8 pm

Contact with companies in a relaxed atmosphere

Do you want to stay?

Thu, 3 April 2025 | 5 pm

An event for international students and foreign university graduates

Workshops & Seminars

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Register and participate in the summer semester

The programme for our seminars and workshops is published on our website. Registration is only possible via Stud.IP at the following times:


Seminars with credit points

  • Registration: 6 to 20 March 2025
    (drawing of participation and waiting list places on 21 March 2025)

Students who have not received a permanent place during this period can register again for free places from 21 March to 3 April 2025; the draw for places on the waiting list will take place on 4 April 2025. Please note that you can only take part in one seminar per semester.


Workshops

  • Registration: from 1 April 2025

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

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The Hannover Student Union provides financial support for the events programme for international students.

Overview

All workshops in German and English.
All seminars (Credit Points) in German and English.

Information & Download

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Brochure ‘Starthilfe Bewerben’

E-learning unit 'My internship': Tips for searching and applying, as well as for preparing for and following up on it to get the most out of it.
Career Service: Support for international students and refugees (Flyer, PDF)
Workshops, events and individual advice for your studies and career entry (Overview, PDF)

Practical Experience & Company Contacts

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Internationals Welcome – Paving the way for international students into the regional labour market
Job Shadowing: A day at a workplace in a company to get a taste of what it's like.
Career Dates: Leibniz University Hannover's career fair.

External Offers

Mentoring programme Lead ME of the Deutschlandstiftung Integration: Political participation for people with a migration background.
Free digital excursions with the student team from 'Frühstarter': Insights into companies and first contacts in the world of work
Workshops and lectures at the Entrepreneurship Hub of the Technische Universität Braunschweig and the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences

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