iSTEPS
International Student Employment and Progress Support
iSTEPS is a project within the "FIT Program" (Promoting Academic Success and Labour Market Integration of International Talents) of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
The iSTEPS project is implemented at the?University of Regensburg by the International Office in cooperation with the Center of Language and Communication (ZSK). The main objective is to promote holistic meassures that help to create clear transition structures for international graduates (from German universities) into the German labor market by increasing the academic success and employability.
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News and Information
| telc Certificate B1/B2 ???????????????? | Do you already have proof of your German language skills that you can use for your application? Not yet?! There are still places available for the telc exam at the ZSK. The examination fees are covered by iSTEPS. ? Next examination date: April 30, 2025 |
| Stay in Germany: Career Prep Weekend | In May, we are organizing a weekend full of offers on the topic of starting a career in Germany. We will offer you lectures, workshops, alumni talks and CV checks. When? Mai 16 - 18, 2025 Registration information will be published here. |
| Application Guide | The Marketing and Career Service pusblished an extensive applicant's guide with relevant information for job-searching students. To download the guide go to "Theme Cluster: Transitioning into the German Labor Market" below. |
Program Theme Clusters
Theme Cluster: Study Progress
Counselling for Language Learning & Study Strategies
The language learning counselling service offers international students individual counselling sessions providing assistance with autonomous learning and the development of suitable learning strategies. With the help of the learning counsellor, for example, learning goals are determined, learning plans drawn up, learning strategies developed and learning progress tracked. With regard to the organisation of studies, aspects of student life that are culturally different are discussed and strategies for coping with them are developed.
??German as a Foreign Language department (link will be available soon)
Pronunciation Coaching
A strong ‘foreign’ accent can lead to prejudice and devaluation. Good pronunciation, on the other hand, leads to greater social acceptance and also to better chances of entering the professional world. For this reason, customised individual pronunciation coachings were established for international students with German language skills of at least level B1. You can register for the first appointment using an online form, further appointments can be arranged after the first coaching session.
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Tutoring Program for Academic Writing
To support?you in writing seminar papers or theses, specially trained writing tutors from the Academic Writing Center are here to help!?
If you would like to work with a writing tutor, simply book a one-on-one consultation that fits your schedule using the link below. Alternatively, contact the writing consultant Dr. Christine Braun via email: schreibberatung.zsk@ur.de. She will be happy to assist you.
You can choose between online sessions via Zoom or in-person consultations at the Writing Center (Sammelgeb?ude, 1st floor, Room S1.14).
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Orientation Counselling to Improve Academic Success
The orientation counselling aims to help international students who struggle with different aspects of their studies individually. International students who take part in the preparatory German courses or the ‘Startklar’ orientation programme
are offered individualised help for study-related measures. International students who have problems during their course of study and have doubts about their academic success, e.g. due to language deficits, mental health or financial problems, are actively supported by various counselling centres at the university.
For the orientation counselling, please make an appointment in advance (the International Office offers consultation hours every Monday with prior appointments).
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