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FIT

Project of the University of Jena and the University of Applied Sciences Jena for the integration of international students in studies and job market.

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Offer International students
can continue their education, obtain information and network in various modules along their qualification path. The aim is to promote study skills and facilitate the transition from studying to the world of work. Language skills and intercultural communication in particular are key components of the programme.
Project aim Both of Jena's universitities
want to achieve a closer integration of welcome culture, counselling, networking and integration at the interface between business and science and motivate international students to stay in Thuringia and Germany with this joint project.
Promotion Programme DAAD's »FIT« programmeExternal link
provides comprehensive funding for university projects that support international students with targeted measures throughout the entire student life cycle, right through to entering the labour market.

Modular courses for students

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Welcome to Jenade What the university and business location has to offer you.
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Ensure academic successde Promoting open networking with fellow students – even beyond your own university.
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Preparation for the labour marketde With various event formats, we would like to teach you work-specific content and thus strengthen your individual professional skills.
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Shape the futurede Get to know companies, organisations and social players and network with them. Create spaces for the future!

FIT • Fostering International Talents

Internationalisation offers a decisive locational advantage if it is integrated in a meaningful way and actively shapes the entire STUDENT LIFE CYCLE - from the start of studies to the transition to the labour market - in cooperation with all relevant stakeholders.

Project Aim

Against the backdrop of demographic developments, securing the demand for skilled labour and the ability to innovate in Germany will be one of the greatest challenges for politics, business and science in the coming years.

In Jena, the Friedrich Schiller University and the University of Applied Sciences Jena play a central role as drivers of innovation and productivity growth in the region. They contribute significantly to the labour market skills and successful career entry of their students. Both universities therefore focus on the development of study structures and programmes that promote studyability, academic success and employability. At the same time, broad career prospects are to be opened up and the demand for skilled labour secured.

As part of the joint project »FIT - Promotion of International Talent for Integration into Studies and the Labour Market«, both of Jena's universities are committed to the business and science location, which has a high demand for skilled workers. The aim is to strengthen the welcoming culture, counselling, professional networking and integration at the interface between business and science and to motivate international students to stay in Thuringia and Germany.
Project Team
Management

Dr. Claudia Hillinger, Head of the International Office and the Career Point • Friedrich Schiller University Jena

e-mail: sekretariat-ib@uni-jena.de

telephone: +49 3641 9-401500

Dr. Danny von Nordheim, Head of the International Office • University of Applied Sciences Jena

e-mail: auslandsamt@eah-jena.de

telephone: +49 3641 205 135

Coordination

Sophia-Marie Meyer, Career Point • Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Bianca Katharina Mohr, International Office • University of Applied Sciences Jena
Project Period

April 2024 until December 2028
Project Funding

The project is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.