Preparing for the German Job Market

Career Service for International Students

Whether e-Learning, career mentoring, or match-making events with regional companies and start-ups: these and other services support international students at RUB as they enter the German job market.

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Events and Career workshops

Events during Wintersemester 2025/2026:

October 22.: Succeeding at Career Fairs with an International Profile (Online, in English) Register here
October 28.: Exkursion: Internationale Karrieremesse TU Dortmund (@Campus TU) Register here
November 04: Kick-off FIT4Job - Mentoring for Internationals (Online, in English) Register here
November 12: Und jetzt!? Berufswege für internationale Geistes- und Gesellschaftswissenschaftler*innen (in Person, in German), Register here
November 18.: Arbeitsvoraussetzungen in Deutschland (Online, in German) Register via UDE*
December 10: Navigating the German Job Market (Online, in English) Register here

*UDE = University Duisburg Essen

For more details, enter the Digital Career Guide on Moodle and receive news and updates on our services.

Digital Career Guide

The RUB Moodle course "Career Service for International Students" prepares international students for a job in Germany: An interactive and flexible tool designed with eLearning elements.

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Boost your Career Chances in Germany

We support international students entering the German job market by offering a digital career platform. Learn about how to write a CV, get to know the German "Mittelstand" and activate your Future Skills.

Join the Moodle-Course "Career Service for International Students" now!

FIT4Job - Mentoring for Internationals

The mentoring program brings international students together with experienced international and German mentors. They share their good practices and job experiences 1:1 with their mentees and provide valuable tips for starting a career in Germany.

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Mentoring for Internationals

Register as a mentee or mentor for our new mentoring program between October 6 and November 2, 2025!

Counseling Services: CV check and more

CVs in Germany and the application process may differ from your home country's processes. Want to let your CV get checked via Zoom? The advisory team at RUB's Career Service can help you prepare your application documents and interviews. Get in touch now!

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Advice and coaching from the Career Service

The Career Service offers Ruhr University Bochum students and graduates targeted support for career orientation and a successful career start.

Further Career Support

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RUB supports international students and refugees in their integration into the German labor market.

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Overview

Coaching for international students

International students face many challenges – we therefore want to support and encourage these students with various offers. The mutual exchange should also help to overcome difficulties and problems.

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Alumni directory

Over 12,700 active alumni are members of the Alumni Directory, the RUB's alumni network. Sign up now and get to know the benefits.

Financing for international students

Jobs

How do I find a part-time job? What do I have to keep in mind? You can find out here.

Regular international Students

Financing

Relaxed studying is only possible if the financing of studies is secured. On this page, we show you various options for financing your studies in Germany.