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About ProfiPlus?

International Student Support

ProfiPlus@HHN is a specialized qualification semester designed to provide international graduates with company-oriented training and further education for a successful career start in Germany.

This program is tailored for international students holding at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.

Participants enroll at Heilbronn University (HHN) for a semester focused on enhancing their skills through German language and intercultural courses, as well as advanced-level professional subjects in engineering or computer science.

ProfiPlus Objectives

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  • Attracting International Talent: Bringing academically trained professionals from around the world to the German labor market.

  • Bridging Qualification Gaps: Aligning the skills and qualifications of international graduates with the professional demands of the German workforce.

  • Seamless Integration: Supporting highly qualified international graduates in securing roles that match their education and expertise within the German labor market.



Your Advantages as a Partner Company

At HHN, we collaborate with companies using the "working backwards" approach:

  • Identifying Gaps: What skills do applicants and graduates lack?
  • Targeting Needs: What expertise is essential in your industry?

Based on your specific requirements, we design courses to meet your needs. For your company, this ensures that students acquire exactly the skills and knowledge that align with your needs.

●  Access international Talent: 
Tap into a pool of highly qualified international professionals.

●  Foster Diversity:
Enhance your workforce with diverse perspectives and skills.

●  Tailored Training courses
Collaborate with academic institutions to develop  courses/skill sets to meet your needs.

● Industry-focused preparation
Ensure students are trained to meet the specific needs of your industry.

● Cost-Effective: 
No extra training costs for language, communication, technical, and cultural skills through academic partnerships.

●  Early engagement with Students:
Get to know international students through speed dating, tours, information evenings.

●  Pre-Settled Talent: 
Work with students who are already “settled” in Germany, easing the transition into your company.

Your contribution as a partner company

● Offer projects, company visits, speed-matching events, and internships during the orientation semester or study programme

●  Provide employment opportunity for master's students in the programme, enriched hands/on practical experience

●  Participate in regular consultations and feedback sessions with HHN to ensure the program aligns with industry needs 

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