Career Services for International Students
We support international students at LMU with customized services to help them gain a foothold in the German job market.
Are you a student with an international background and want to gain a foothold in the Bavarian or German job market? Whether you are interested in internships, working student positions, part-time jobs or a permanent position in a German-speaking country - we will support you on your career path.
We offer international students of the LMU exclusive
- Career events,
- Seminars
- Professional language courses and
- Personal consulting services
Here you will find an overview of our services.
Career events and seminars 2026
You are of course cordially invited to all career events. You can find an overview of all events here.
Important information on German application documents can be found here.
July 2026
13.07.2026 | 10 am - 4 pm | Hansa Haus München | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Janine Müller
Other countries, other manners - applying for your first job in Germany
Getting started for your first job in Germany can be irritating. We will give you a good overview about the way to apply for a job in Germany among the candidate lifecycle:
- How to read job advertisements?
- What to prepare for the formal application?
- How can you prepare yourself for the job interview to make a great first impression?
- What is necessary to know for you first day and the onboarding period?
- ...and many more important things for finding your job in Germany.
September 2026
07.09.2026 | 2 - 6 pm | Zoom | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Kristian Schubert
Artificial intelligence is shaping the application process on both sides: an increasing number of students use AI tools to create their application documents, while companies increasingly rely on AI-based systems to pre-screen and evaluate applications. For students, the key question is therefore no longer whether AI is being used, but how it can be applied in a meaningful, reflective, and strategic way. This seminar provides a practice-oriented overview of how AI is transforming the application process and where its use creates real added value. Students learn how to use AI tools in a targeted way to create, optimize, and tailor their application materials. At the same time, the seminar explains how selection processes work and what human resources departments expect from modern
applications. The interactive lecture combines concrete use cases with critical reflection and demonstrates how AI can support the application process without compromising
authenticity, transparency, or credibility.
Students will…
- create application documents more efficiently, in a more structured and more individualized way with the support of AI.
- use AI tools in the long term to optimize and further develop their application strategy.
- gain insights into the use of AI and algorithms in recruitment processes and adapt their applications accordingly.
- develop a reflective understanding of which phases of the application process are suitable for the use of AI, where its limitations lie, and which risks need to be considered.
Participation Requirements
- PC or laptop with a stable internet connection as well as functioning audio and video capabilities.
- As the seminar is designed to be interactive, having cameras switched on contributes significantly to a positive group atmosphere and is therefore explicitly encouraged during the session.
14.09.2026 | 2 - 4 pm | Zoom | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Julia Barden
21.09.2026 | 2 - 6 pm | online (Zoom) | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Carolin Martin
Searching for a new job can be a very time-consuming and long effort: there are hundreds of job search engines, matching portals and companies post their vacancies on Social media. What is the most effective way to find a new job?
- Get a glimpse behind the scenes of the recruiting process
- Build your application strategy that matches your background, personality and interests
- Understand the variety and evaluate job search channels for your needs
- Do’s and Dont’s for your communication with Hiring Managers and Recruiters during your job search
- Define effective networking channels for job search
28.09.2026 | 2 - 6 pm | Zoom | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Janine Müller
October 2026
12.10.2026 | 2 - 6 pm | online (Zoom) | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: tbn
Seminar Topics:
- Mandatory elements of a work contract under German labour law
- Types of employment and work contracts
- Most important rights and obligations of the employee and the employer
- Working hours and vacation regulations
- Probation period, termination of the contract and period of notice
- Final checklist before you sign the contract
- How your salarly is calculated and what is is composed of
- Work certificates & references in Germany and how to understand the secret code
26.10.2026 | 2 - 6 pm | Hansa Haus München | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Viola Kraus
November 2026
02.11.2026 | 2 - 6 pm | Hansa Haus München | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Eva Kraatz
What will I do after college? Which job and which professional environment are the best fit for me? What exactly do I want? There are so many possibilities—which one is right for me?
Deciding which career path to pursue after graduation isn’t always easy. In this seminar, we’ll explore our personal values, among other things, because they play a crucial role in shaping our lives—even if we’re often unaware of it. When we understand our values, we can make career decisions that are not only a good fit but also sustainable. The afternoon will be rounded out with various tips and tricks for general decision-making.
In this workshop, we’ll cover the following topics:
- Hierarchy of personal values
- Tips and tricks for decision-making
- and more
16.11.2026 | 10 am - 4 pm | Hansa Haus München | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Janine Müller
Other countries, other manners - applying for your first job in Germany
Getting started for your first job in Germany can be difficult. We will give you a good overview about the way to apply for a job in Germany among the candidate lifecycle:
- How to read job advertisements?
- What to prepare for the formal application?
- How can you prepare yourself for the job interview to make a great first impression?
- What is necessary to know for you first day and the onboarding period?
- ...and many more important things for finding your job in Germany.
30.11.2026 | 2 - 6 pm | Zoom | 20 participants max | Language: english | Trainer: Kristian Schubert
Career & Networking event for international students & doctoral candidates from all faculties.
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Workshop I: "Business Networking in the German Job Market" - Sign up!
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshop II: "Job Applications on the International Job Market" - Sign up!
12:00 PM – 5:00 p.m Career Fair, Networking
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. "My Career Journey in Germany!" - International LMU alumni share their stories of successful careers in Germany. (panel discussion) - Sign up!
German courses
- Dates: April 27 – June 19, 2026
- In cooperation with Deutsch-Uni Online (DUO)
- This is an online course. The content is partly offered in a flexible self-study format, and you will also receive support from a tutor:
- 8 virtual group meetings (thursdays from 6:30 pm, 70 minutes each)
- 3 individual feedback sessions on submitted work
- 4 moderated topics in the forum
- Certificate of completion upon active participation
- Required language proficiency: B2
- Time commitment: approx. 50 total learning hours
- Deposit: €75 (we will refund the deposit after the course ends if you have successfully completed at least 75% of the course)
- Topics:
- Well-prepared for the job interview
- Successful communication with colleagues
- Handling large amounts of information
- Project work
- Grammar topics: Causal structures, adjective declension, relative clauses, participial attributes, nominal and verbal style
Click here to apply. Please note that only students and doctoral candidates enrolled at LMU are eligible to take the course. Please upload your enrollment certificate via the portal.
- Online self-study course from Deutsch-Uni Online (DUO)
- Duration: approx. 100 hours
- Course level: B1; suitable for students at levels A2–B2
- Free for students at LMU Munich.
Personal counseling services
Take advantage of our wide range of personal advisory services:
- CV check: The formal and content requirements differ depending on the country of application. Let us check your CV or letter of application and receive valuable tips and advice by e-mail.
- Job reference check: Have you received a job reference in a German-speaking country and would like feedback on it? Get it in a short, personal conversation.
- Personal career advice: Do you have questions about your prospects after graduation, your opportunities and possibilities or your career start? Let us advise you personally and individually on your questions about starting your career.
- Application advice: Do you have specific questions about your current application? Ask us in a personal interview.
Walk-in office hours* on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Address: Ludwigstraße 27, Room G211
No appointment necessary. We will notify you here if an office hour is canceled.
*The open office hours are not a substitute for individual career or job application counseling and are intended solely as a first point of contact for general questions. Please note that time is limited.
Career Mentoring Program
Your mentoring relationship is one of the best opportunities to reflect on your professional and personal plans with an experienced person. Mentors are often direct guides to your first job.
Our approx. 300 volunteer mentors are experienced academics from all disciplines and a wide range of industries and professions. They will answer your questions to help you make a successful start to your career on the German job market.
Additional Information
- We recommend that you acquire German language skills at least at the B2 level before applying for jobs in German-speaking countries, as this is a requirement for many companies. Here you will find the general German courses offered at LMU.
- LMU International Student Guide
- Social and scholarship counseling for international students
- Make it in Germany - the official website for qualified professionals
- The German government's official multilingual portal "Make it in Germany" provides reliable information on all aspects of living and working in Germany. The website offers qualified professionals and international students all the relevant information on visas and residence permits, as well as on prospects after completing studies in Germany.
Your contact
Johanna Uitz, M.A.
LMU's Career Services
Consultant for Internationalization & Employability / project manager FIT-LMU
International Careers, Events & Seminars, Mentoring, Employer Services
Dieses Projekt wird aus Mitteln des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales gefördert.
Funding partners
