Career start for international students: How to get started!

Career start for international students: How to get started!

On April 24, 2025, the Career Center of the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is hosting an information event for international students. This is aimed at international first-year students and all interested students and takes place from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in seminar room 2 of the Cottbus central campus. The event will be held in English and is part of the “Start up your Career in Brandenburg” initiative.

The event offers a wide range of topics that revolve around career planning for students. This includes the BTU Career Center's offerings, strategies for job searches and applications, as well as useful tips for successful career planning. There is also information about the necessary visas and residence permits required to work in Germany. Particularly noteworthy is the lecture by Roshni Bhatia, a BTU graduate, who will provide insights into entering the German job market. b-tu.de reports that…

Support for international students

There is a wide range of support offers for international students at universities in Germany. The Free University of Berlin, for example, offers extensive advice and events that deal with topics such as career planning, internships and starting a career. The workshops are designed to concentrate participants up to a maximum of 15 people to ensure individual support. Here, students learn how to find suitable job advertisements and how to make their applications successful. fu-berlin.de highlights that…

Also important is the Career Service International at RWTH Aachen, which aims to build a bridge to the German labor market. There, international students are supported in starting their careers with application tips, individual application portfolio checks and seminars on the expectations of the German job market. A special certificate program called “Career Success in Germany” helps students prepare for the German job market in a structured manner over three semesters. rwth-aachen.de informed that…

The regional campaigns, such as “Career at Your Fingertips” in Aachen, are designed to promote internships in the regional IT industry, which not only offers students valuable experience but also increases their chances on the job market. Support for career questions is often not only in German, but also in English, so that international students can receive as comprehensive support as possible.

In addition, it is recommended to improve your German language skills, as this significantly improves your prospects on the German job market. Language courses are offered regularly to help students improve their communication skills and promote their integration.