Whether you want to pursue a career on the German or international job market: A degree in Management, Social Work, Educational Sciences or Gerontology from the University of Vechta gets you there!
Our FIT programme supports you all the way: from preparing for your studies and completing your studies successfully until you make your first step into the job market.
Apply now for a preparatory German language class or directly for your desired degree programme!
Application
Applying to study at the University of Vechta is easy! We explain step by step how to do it and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Your advantage: You apply directly to us via our online application portal and receive personalised support if required.
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German courses & entrance qualification
Our German language courses prepare you optimally for your studies. Participants can be enrolled as preparatory students; this allows you to apply for a visa.
If you are interested, you can attend courses from the study programmes parallel to the German course and earn your first credits for your studies.
Do you need to attend a Studienkolleg (one-year preparatory course) before you start your degree programme? For certain target groups, we offer an alternative to the Studienkolleg that opens up access to a degree programme in Vechta!
Onboarding, Accommodation & Financing
Specific onboarding events and intercultural workshops help international students find their way around the university and settle into life in Germany ("international kick-off days").
Whether you are looking for suitable accommodation in Vechta or have questions about funding (e.g. applying for the "Deutschlandstipendium" scholarship, looking for a part-time student job or applying for BAföG) - we are happy to help.
Mentoring & Workshops
Peer Mentors will help you find your way around the university and are avaible for questions concerning your studies. Joint activities (exkursions etc.) can also be part of the mentoring programme which will provide you with an opportunity to get in touch with local students right away.
Workshops on academic writing will help you to find your way around the German university system.
Language skills
A study module about terminology and basics of the German social system offers international students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the terminology required for their studies and to familiarize themselves with the German social system.
Discover your career options
A study module on career options gives you an opportunity to gain insights into potential fields of work and practical experience through internships and guest lectures by alumni of your degree programme.
Professional Networking
Excursions to career fairs allow students to expand their career-specific skills and get in touch with potential employers.
Career Service
Students receive individual support on their career path through personal advice and workshops on topics such as internships, (student) jobs and career planning.
Management & Gerontology
Management and social responsibility - we bring it together:
Our degree programme Management of Social Services (BA/MA) combines profound business theory with plenty of opportunities for practical experiences and thus prepares you for a management position in the healthcare or social system.
Alternatively, those interested in a management position in the field of supporting elderly people will find the Gerontology (BA/MA) degree programme to be a perfect fit.
Social Work & Educational Sciences
A degree in Social Work (BA/MA) opens up a wide range of employment opportunities in social institutions, e.g. in social work in schools, in the field of child and youth welfare, in supporting people with migration experience or in working with people with disabilities.
For those interested in youth and adult education or other pedagogical professions (outside the teaching profession), we offer the major Educational Sciences (as part of the Bachelor's programme Combined Studies).
Teacher Training Programme and Further Options
The teacher training programme prepares students to work at a state school.
Foreign teachers can have their teaching qualification recognised by participating in the adaptation course and then work as regular teachers in Germany.
The "FIT" project focuses on supporting (prospective) students in degree programmes that prepare them for a career in the healthcare and social system.
You can find information on our other study programmes with a focus on sustainability and social change here.
There are many good reasons to study in Vechta!
The University of Vechta is a state university with accredited degree programmes and a long tradition. As a small, modern university, it is characterised by innovative courses, small learning groups and personal advice.
Vechta is located in an economically strong region in north-west Germany. Germany is one of the safest countries in the world. Millions of people from all over the world live here.
If you have any questions about studying at the University of Vechta, please feel free to contact the team of the International Office!
The project FIT is supported by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
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