We welcome applications from people with an international CV!
Due to our location in the center of Europe, internationality is part of our identity. For us, diversity is an enrichment that enables us to work on solutions for the world of tomorrow. Students, professors and employees from over 100 nations contribute their knowledge and experience to all areas of our university. With around 250 universities worldwide, we have an excellent network in the global education world. If you share this international orientation and would like to contribute your experience, we look forward to getting to know you.
ANABIN-database
First check whether your foreign university degree is listed in the ANABIN database as “equivalent” to a German degree and was awarded by a recognized university. If this is the case, no separate certificate assessment is required. In this case, please enclose an excerpt from the ANABIN database with your application.
Certificate evaluation by the ZAB
If your degree is not listed in the ANABIN database or no equivalence is shown there, you will need a certificate assessment from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). This certificate confirms the equivalence with a German degree and should be enclosed with your application. Further information can be found at: www.zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability
Information before entering the country
For general information on working and living in Germany, visit the official website of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad: Make-it-in-Germany
For specific entry requirements for academics and researchers, please visit the Make-it-in-Germany website for researchers.
For specific visa requirements, please contact the relevant German diplomatic mission in your country. Here you will find a list of the websites of all German diplomatic missions abroad.
Information after entering the country
After entering Germany, you must have your visa converted into a long-term residence permit. This is done at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence. You can find out which authority is responsible for you here: Navigator Foreigners Authorities.
Requirements
To work as an employee at our university, you will need specific language skills depending on the job description.
To work as a lecturer at our university, you need at least a basic knowledge of German.
Learning German
- Goethe-Institut or other recognized language institutes: The Goethe-Institut is the globally active language and cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Goethe-Institut offers German courses at various levels in 98 countries worldwide. You can obtain officially recognized language certificates there.
- Free offers: Take advantage of free German learning offers, e.g. via Deutsche Welle or the Goethe-Institut.
Learn German on site
- Specialist Language Center at our university: After your arrival at our university, you can attend German courses at the Specialist Language Center or improve your language skills through self-study. Visit our library for learning materials to support your studies.
- Goethe-Institut Frankfurt or other recognized language institutes
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