How to Start Your Career in Germany

A three-week intensive summer programme at htw saar combining engineering and business lectures (6 hours/week), intensive language instruction at A1 or B2/C1 level (10 hours/week), intercultural communication training (4 hours/week), company visits to regional employers, and extracurricular activities. Awards up to 5 ECTS credits and a certificate of participation. Accommodation and living expenses are the participant's own responsibility. Conducted in English and German.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

B2 level in English is required; proof must be submitted with the application (e.g. school report, certificate, language-school certificate, or similar).

German requirements

German: Beginners (A0 or A1) or advanced learners (B2 or better) only

Accepted bachelor fields

Open to international students and young professionals with an interest in engineering or business. No specific field restriction is stated.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

No

Tuition fee

Participation fee: 480 EUR, covering course materials, company visits, and extracurricular activities. Accommodation (approximately 55 EUR/night) and living expenses are additional.

Semester contribution

Not applicable — this is a short course, not a semester-long programme.

ECTS credits

5

Funding info

Tuition: Participation fee: 480 EUR, covering course materials, company visits, and extracurricular activities. Accommodation (approximately 55 EUR/night) and living expenses are additional. Semester contribution: Not applicable — this is a short course, not a semester-long programme.

Provides practical insight into German work culture, sustainable logistics, design thinking, startup management, and regional employer networks; awards up to 5 ECTS and a participation certificate.

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