Information on how to apply for a place on the ‘Promote Your Career’ project

Dear international students,


"Promote Your Career" is the key to your career in Germany: a tailor-made, career-oriented language training program that will take you step by step over two years to the desired German level B2 and teach you the most important strategies and soft skills for a successful degree, an effective application and career entry.


Are you aware that without a good knowledge of German and intercultural skills, it is generally not possible to start a career in Germany? We are looking for goal-oriented and motivated international students who are studying in Kassel and are aiming for a Master's degree. The free places are coveted and limited.


Take advantage of this unique opportunity to prepare for communication in the professional world early on during your studies. Shape your professional future together with us. Apply now!


Please have the following documents to hand: Certificate of enrollment, language certificate and motivation notes.



If you do not have a language certificate, please take an online German test at Cornelsen Verlag. Choose the appropriate level: A1, A2, B1, plan about 60 minutes for the test, do not use a dictionary, at the end you will receive the result by e-mail, this is then your proof:

Unfortunately, exchange students and students from partner universities are not eligible to participate.

Online German intensive course for beginners with previous knowledge of German

Target level: A1.2 aligned with level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Course contents: This course has been developed for beginners with no previous knowledge of the German language and teaches strategies for simple communicative situations in student and daily life. The four skills Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking will be trained.

Course Material: Netzwerk neu A1.2, course and workbook with audios and videos (Klett Verlag), ISBN: 978-3-12-607169-7. The purchase of the course material is mandatory.

Course dates: 3.3-2.4.2025, Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 12.15 pm (including a 15 minute break), group lessons with teachers. Final test on 2.4.25.
This course includes mandatory self-study days on moodle: 13.3.2025 + 20.3.2025, and two mandatory workshops on Fridays: 14.3.2025 and 21.3.2025, 9 am to 11.30 am.  Mandatory guest lecture on the basics of labour law, date: 3.4.25, 9-11 am.

Mandatory attendance: 75%

Online Teaching: Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection and a PC/laptop. Active participation with audio and video (webcam switched on) is mandatory. Your registration is binding. For course and exam participation, the examination regulations and the conditions of participation of the Language Center of the University of Kassel apply.