For ca­reer starters: Your ca­reer start

Starting a career is a challenge, especially for international students. But with the right networks and free, professional support, you should be able to succeed. To support you in this step, the university and the InRegioFIT project offer various programmes. From workshops and courses to individual counselling - we want to help you prepare for the German labour market in the best possible way.

You can also find news about events and helpful offers on the InRegioFIT Instagram channel: @inregiofit_upb. There you will regularly receive tips and exciting updates.

If you have any questions or uncertainties, you can contact us at any time. We are here for you!

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How do you make an ap­plic­a­tion in Ger­many?

What does a CV look like? What should I include in a cover letter? What do I need to consider in the application process? Here you will find information and advice centres for the application process in Germany:

Ca­reers coun­selling at the Pader­born Em­ploy­ment Agency

The careers advice team at Paderborn Employment Agency provides information on all aspects of studying, careers and the labour market and offers advice, guidance and placement before and during your studies as well as during the transition from university to working life.

Leg­al re­quire­ments for in­ter­na­tion­al stu­dents

Special regulations apply in some cases for international students. Information and contact points for counselling can be found here:

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Fur­ther in­form­a­tion for in­ter­na­tion­al stu­dents

Information and counselling services on studying, language courses, accommodation, etc. can be found here: