Events

International students can take part in intercultural trainings, which help them to cope with student life in Germany and also familiarize them with the teaching/learning culture in Germany. The intercultural training takes place as part of the German courses. Further information can be found on the Language Centre (external link, opens in a new window) website .

Towards the end of their studies at Ostfalia, international students are offered an intercultural training, which prepares them specifically for working in German culture or in German (sub-)cultures. The intercultural training takes place as part of the German courses. Further information can be found on the Language Centre (external link, opens in a new window) website .

A welcome event for international first-semester students takes place at the start of each semester. Information on existing services and support options as part of our project is presented.

Our next FYI welcomes you will take place on:

30th October 2025 from 2-7 pm at WOW! (Löwenstraße 1) in Wolfenbüttel.

Registration via fyi​(at)​lists.ostfalia.de (opens your email program) is required.

Questions about the event will be answered by Ina Holzenbecher (external link, opens in a new window).

International alumni of Ostfalia talk about their personal entry into working life in Germany and students exchange ideas with them. For example, they benefit from their experiences of how to incorporate the strengths of an international background into applications and working life and how to overcome cultural, linguistic and personal challenges. Students who already have job experience can also act as role models here.

Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window) can be contacted if required.

At this dialogue event, company representatives first give keynote speeches in which they present possible fields of activity and explain how they integrate international students. This is followed by an open dialogue in small groups at bar tables. In a third block, individual discussions take place. These can also be arranged in advance.

If required, Katharina Beckurts (external link, opens in a new window) can be contacted.

Excursions to companies offer orientation for career choices, insights into the practice of specific occupational fields or sectors, familiarisation with a specific company and many other advantages. The excursions preferably lead to companies with different corporate cultures, such as those presented in the “Working in Germany” lecture series.

If required, please contact Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window).

Part 1 "Working alongside your studies" on 05.11.2025 online from 5-6:30 pm:

• How much and how long can I work?
• What job models and forms of employment are there?
• Information on social security, taxes and labour law

Access via the following link (external link, opens in a new window) to the event!

Part 2 "Applying for work in Germany" on 12 November 2025 online from 5-6:30 pm:

• How the application process works in Germany
• How and where can I find the best jobs?
• What should be included in the application documents and what is the best format?

Access via the following link (external link, opens in a new window)to the event!

Part 3 "Preparing for job interviews" on 19.11.2025 online from 5-6:30 pm:

• What is the purpose & structure of a job interview?
• What questions are typically asked and how can I answer cleverly?
• How do I best prepare myself to appear confident and relaxed?

Access the event via the following link (external link, opens in a new window)!

Questions about the lecture series will be answered by Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window).