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Well prepared for your career: Spotlight on practice & projects at Ostfalia

News , , By: Mandy Fleer

The high practical relevance of the degree programme helps you to be well prepared for your future career.

Two students working together in a laboratory.
Students work together on a project in the laboratory. Practical relevance is part of the Ostfalia degree programme right from the start. Foto: Marek Kruszewski/Ostfalia

Studying at Ostfalia is characterised in particular by the close integration of theory and practice. The courses are directly related to professional reality. This means that you will get to know numerous companies, organisations and institutions during your studies and make valuable contacts for your career start.

Theory meets practice

At Ostfalia, you not only learn the theoretical basics, but also apply your knowledge directly in real or realistic scenarios. Laboratory experiments, simulations and practice-orientated case studies make course content tangible. Problem-orientated learning takes centre stage: in project work, you develop solutions to specific questions from business, society or research together with other students. Whether in engineering, computer science, health or social work, law, economics or management - practical projects are an integral part of all degree programmes.

Study with practical involvement

In many degree programmes, you can combine your studies with a fixed practical component. During the lecture period, for example, you study three days a week at the university and work at the partner company on the other days. This allows you to consolidate the content of your degree programme directly in everyday working life, gain valuable experience and build up a professional network at an early stage.

Skills for your future

Through real project work with companies, interdisciplinary team projects and modern laboratory environments, you will not only develop specialist expertise, but also crucial key skills: problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, a sense of responsibility and decision-making skills. You will learn to analyse complex challenges and develop viable solutions. These are all skills that are in demand on the labour market and will prepare you well for your professional future.