The Project
The BRICKS Project:
Your Pathway to a Career in Germany
The BRICKS Project at the University of Hohenheim is a unique career qualification program designed to support international Master’s students in their transition from university to the German job market.
By participating in BRICKS, students gain essential, job-relevant skills and earn a certificate that enhances their appeal to employers. The BRICKS Certificate offers a structured, modular approach to career preparation, with five key BRICKS focusing on language, culture, specialized knowledge, employability, and application skills. More than just a credential, it showcases a student’s motivation and commitment, giving them a competitive edge in the German job market.
The program also fosters partnerships with employers, provides additional seminars, and opens doors to valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders, including through trade fair visits.
Join BRICKS and build the foundation for a successful career in Germany!
BRICKS Certificate – Let’s get started!
When is the best time to start preparing for a career in Germany? During your studies!
To start successfully on the job market after graduation, you should already lay the foundations during your studies. The BRICKS Certificate is structured to help you systematically build and demonstrate the skills required for professional success in Germany.
How does the certificate work?
The BRICKS certificate consists of five BRICKS:
German Language Proficiency:
Build a strong foundation in German, essential for professional success in Germany.
Intercultural Competence:
Embrace both your own culture and key aspects of German culture, crucial for daily life and professional interactions.
Employability Skills:
Develop skills that will help you succeed in both academics and your career. Complete at least two courses.
Specialized Skills:
Develop key competencies demanded by employers in today’s evolving work environment.
Career Entry:
Prepare for a successful start in the German job market by refining your profile, crafting German-style applications, and learning how to begin your professional journey in Germany.
Each module includes various seminars and courses that you need to successfully complete in order to receive the certificate. Here you can see what’s required:
German Language Proficiency:
UNIcert® I (B1) (minimum requirement)
UNIcert® II (B2) and UNIcert® III (C1) are equally valid
Intercultural Competence:
At least one course from the course offerings provided in this BRICK.
Employability Skills:
At least two courses from the course offerings provided in this BRICK.
Specialized Skills:
At least one course from the course offerings provided in this BRICK.
Career Entry:
Completion of the Bootcamp “Your German Career Path”.
Employability Skills
Choose at least two courses:
✓ Work Smarter and not Harder with Time and Self-Management Essentials
✓ From Classroom to Career Success with Lifelong Learning and Mental Strategies
✓ Beyond Words: How to Communicate and Persuade Your German Colleagues
✓ Working in Germany: A Practical Guide to Professionnal Success
✓ Stop Delaying, Start Doing: Bild Productive Habits for Success in Studies and Career
Career Entry
✓ Bootcamp „Prepare Your German Career Entry“
Specialized Skills
Choose at least one course:
✓ Project Management
✓ Design-Thinking
✓ Climate Action Simulation (Systemic Thinking)
German Language Proficiency
✓ Language Courses
UNIcert®I (B1) (minimum requirement)
UNIcert®II (B2) and UNIcert®III (C1) are equally valid
Intercultural Competence
Choose at least one course:
✓ First steps to Intercultural Competence
✓ Communication skills for international students
✓ First cultural insights into the German workplace
✓ Deutsch für Praktikum und Beruf
✓ Der Standort Deutschland und ich
✓ Deutsche Sprache und Kultur
Click on each bricks to get detailed information about the course offering
I. German Language Proficiency
1. How does this BRICK benefit my career prospects in Germany?
2. What do I need to complete this BRICK successfully?
3. How does it work?
4. When is the best time to take these courses during my studies?
5. How can I sign up for the courses?
II Intercultural Competence
1. How does this BRICK benefit my career prospects in Germany?
2. What do I need to complete this BRICK successfully?
3. How does it work?
4. When is the best time to take these courses during my studies?
5. How can I sign up for the courses?
III Employability Skills
1. How does this BRICK benefit my career prospects in Germany?
2. What do I need to complete this BRICK successfully?
3. How does it work?
4. When is the best time to take these courses during my studies?
5. How can I sign up for the courses?
IV Specialized Skills
1. How does this BRICK benefit my career prospects in Germany?
2. What do I need to complete this BRICK successfully?
3. How does it work?
4. When is the best time to take these courses during my studies?
5. How can I sign up for the courses?
V Career Entry
1. How does this BRICK benefit my career prospects in Germany?
2. What do I need to complete this BRICK successfully?
3. How does it work?
4. When is the best time to take these courses during my studies?
5. How can I sign up for the courses?
Participation
As long as you are enrolled at the University of Hohenheim, you can take part in the project. To work towards the BRICKS certificate, it’s enough to sign up for the respective courses – no official registration is required.
If you’d still like to receive more information about the project and the certificate, feel free to sign up
Important note: By registering here, you will not be automatically enrolled in the courses offered within the 5 BRICKS. Enrollment must be done separately through the FIT platform and the Language Center (see information in point 5 in each BRICK).
How to Receive Your Certificate
BRICKS - CERTIFICATE - TIMELINE
No Fixed Timeframe
There is no set deadline for completing the BRICKS certificate. The seminars are offered regularly, so feel free to adapt them to your own pace and integrate them into your personal schedule and availability.
The timeline represents an ideal scenario and can serve as a guide. Keep in mind that you can complete the certificate at your own pace.
Guides
The BRICKS project, in addition to the certificate, offers an extensive support network. Through three comprehensive guides, you will find all the essential information to support you at every stage of your studies and during the transition to the German job market.
FAQ
Got questions? Find all the answers in the FAQ section
