Next Stop: Career in Germany!
More than 60 international students from the Faculty of Engineering attended the information session “Graduation – What’s Next? Living and Working in Germany” on May 27, 2025. The event, organized in cooperation with the Southern Upper Rhine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Südlicher Oberrhein), was held in Building 101 of the Faculty of Engineering. The room was filled to capacity — a clear sign of the strong interest in starting a career in Germany.
Dr. Sophie Figueredo-Hardy, Head of the Welcome Center at IHK Südlicher Oberrhein, provided valuable insights with great expertise and empathy. Her presentation covered essential topics such as residence permits, job search opportunities, and the German language skills needed to enter the job market.
Supporting international students throughout their academic journey — and especially during the transition to professional life — is a core mission of the Faculty of Engineering. Ursula Epe, the faculty’s study coordinator, plays a key role in this effort. For many years, she has been deeply committed to the needs of international students, organizing tailored orientation events and offering continuous support throughout their studies. In this case, she also coordinated the event and contributed significantly to its success. Svenja Andresen was also involved; she is responsible for Career Services. She supports international students especially in the transition to professional life and regularly organizes practical formats such as company excursions.
Events like this are a vital part of international student support and are instrumental in helping graduates take their first steps into professional life in Germany.
Contact:
Kerstin Steiger-Merx
Representative PR/Marketing
Faculty of Engineering
University of Freiburg
Tel.: 0761/203-8056
E-Mail: steiger-merx@tf.uni-freiburg.de
Ursula Epe
Programme Co-ordinator
Faculty of Engineering
University of Freiburg
Tel. +49 761 203-8340
E-Mail: studienkoordination@tf.uni-freiburg.de
Svenja Andresen
Career Services
Faculty of Engineering
University of Freiburg
Tel.: 0761/203-97940
E-Mail: andresen@tf.uni-freiburg.de