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Lis Dagny Ohlsen

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Web-Seminars and Events

Sep 16, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Intercultural Training: How to study at a German university [in English]

Our interactive web-seminar prepares you to understand cultural differences in everyday university life and to avoid unclear situations. Gain practical insights into topics such as direct communication, taking self-initiative, interacting with professors, and the role of rules. Register now and get your studies off to a successful start!More
Sep 18, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Intercultural Training: How to study at a German university [in German]

Our interactive web-seminar prepares you to understand cultural differences in everyday university life and to avoid unclear situations. Gain practical insights into topics such as direct communication, taking self-initiative, interacting with professors, and the role of rules. Register now and get your studies off to a successful start!More
Sep 27, 2025 - Company Visit

Rhine Boat Tour with International Alumni

Are you an international student at TH Köln looking to learn more about applying for jobs and entering the German job market? Join our boat tour to connect with international alumni, ask your questions, and get practical tips for starting your career in Germany. Secure one of the 30 spots now and join us!More
Oct 08, 2025 - Company Visit

Company Visit: Sustainable Process Heat GmbH

Sustainable Process Heat combines sustainability and technology with innovative high-temperature heat pumps for industrial use. They’re especially looking for students in mechanical engineering, automation, and renewable energy. Sound interesting? Sign up now for our company visit on October 8!More
Oct 08, 2025 - Company Visit

Company Visit: Sustainable Process Heat GmbH

At Sustainable Process Heat, sustainability meets cutting-edge technology. Their innovative high-temperature heat pumps are designed to help the industrial sector lower its environmental footprint while boosting efficiency. They’re especially interested in connecting with students in mechanical engineering, automation, and renewable energy who want to shape the future of clean industry.More
Oct 09, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Scholarships for international students – how do I find the right one? [in English]

You are looking for the right scholarship for you? You want to find out how to apply for a scholarship and what to focus on in your application? This web-seminar gives you important information and offers you the chance to ask you individual questions.More
Oct 10, 2025 - Welcome Event

Welcome Reception and Guided City Tour for international (PhD-) students

Henriette Reker, Mayor of Cologne, invites all newly enrolled international (PhD-)students to a reception at the Historical City Hall.More
Oct 16, 2025 - Employer Breakfast

Employer Breakfast for International Students

Grab breakfast and grow your professional network! On October 16, Ready, Study, Go is hosting a company networking event on campus. Meet employers like Statkraft, ask your questions, and connect over coffee and snacks. Participation is free, but spots are limited. Register by September 15 via email!More
Nov 05, 2025 - Company Visit

Company Visit: Computacenter

Curious about a career in IT? Join our company visit to Computacenter on November 5 in Kerpen! Meet employees and HR, learn about exciting fields like cyber security and cloud, and discover Computacenter’s trainee programs to launch your IT career in Germany. Free participation! Proof of B2 German proficiency required. Register by October 5!More
Nov 13, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Residence Permit for Study Purposes and the Immigration Office [in English]

Are you an international student at TH Köln with a student visa or a residence permit for study purposes? Learn more about your obligations, the immigration office, and helpful tips for extending your residence permit. Stay informed and well prepared—we look forward to seeing you!More
Nov 25, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Residence Permit for Study Purposes and the Immigration Office [in German]

Are you an international student at TH Köln with a student visa or a residence permit for study purposes? Learn more about your obligations, the immigration office, and helpful tips for extending your residence permit. Stay informed and well prepared—we look forward to seeing you!More
Dec 04, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Student jobs in Germany - finance your studies and get ready for your career [in English]

Germany offers a big variety of job opportunities for students. Of course you can work in a bar or deliver pizzas. But you also can work in jobs related to your studies to get relevant work experience, which can be a good kick off for your career. Join our web-seminar for more information.More
Dec 08, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Side Jobs for International Students – Know Your Rights and Responsibilities [in English]

Do you want to work in Germany while you study? In our web seminar “Side Jobs for International Students - Know Your Rights and Responsibilities” you will get important information about your employment rights in Germany. Find out more about working hours, tax and social security obligations so that you are optimally prepared. We will support you!More
Dec 11, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Student jobs in Germany - finance your studies and get ready for your career [in German]

Germany offers a big variety of job opportunities for students. Of course you can work in a bar or deliver pizzas. But you also can work in jobs related to your studies to get relevant work experience, which can be a good kick off for your career. Join our web-seminar for more information.More
Dec 15, 2025 - Web-Seminar for international students

Side Jobs for International Students – Know Your Rights and Responsibilities [in German]

Do you want to work in Germany while you study? In our web seminar “Side Jobs for International Students - Know Your Rights and Responsibilities” you will get important information about your employment rights in Germany. Find out more about working hours, tax and social security obligations so that you are optimally prepared. We will support you!More
Jan 21, 2026 - Web-Seminar for international students

End of Studies – What Now? Residence Permit for International Graduates [in English]

Are you an international student at TH Köln with a residence permit for study purposes and in the final phase of your studies? Would you like to stay and work in Germany after completing your studies? Find out more about the options available to you as an international graduate. We look forward to seeing you!More
Jan 27, 2026 - Web-Seminar for international students

End of Studies – What Now? Residence Permit for International Graduates [in German]

Are you an international student at TH Köln with a residence permit for study purposes and in the final phase of your studies? Would you like to stay and work in Germany after completing your studies? Find out more about the options available to you as an international graduate. We look forward to seeing you!More
Nov 06, 2025 - Workshop

Interacting effectively in the German workplace (B2+)

The workshop “Interacting effectively in the German workplace (B2+)” is aimed at international students who want to become more aware of the cultural particularities of communication in international teams. More
Nov 08, 2025 - Workshop

Job Application in German for International Students (B2+), Part 1

Our German as a Foreign Language Workshop “Job Application Training (B2+), Part 1: Creating effective application documents" addresses international students intending to apply for an internship or a job with a German company. It is followed by the workshop “Job Application Training (B2+), Part 2: Preparing for a job interview”.More
Nov 08, 2025 - Workshop

Job Application in English (B2), Part 1: Creating effective application documents

Our workshop “Job Application in English (B2), Part 1: Creating effective application documents” addresses international students intending to apply for an internship or a job with a German company in English. It is part of a job application training consisting of two workshops and is complemented by the workshop “Job Application in English (B2), Part 2: Preparing for a job interview”. More
Nov 15, 2025 - Workshop

Job Application in German for International Students (B2+), Part 2

Our German as a Foreign Language Workshop “Job Application Training (B2+), Part 2: Preparing for a job interview” addresses international students intending to apply for an internship or a job with a German company. We recommend completing the workshop "Job Application Training (B2+), Part 1: Creating effective application documents" first. More
Nov 15, 2025 - Workshop

Job Application in English (B2), Part 2: Preparing for a job interview

Our workshop “Job Application in English (B2), Part 2: Preparing for a job interview” addresses international students intending to apply for an internship or a job with a German company in English. We recommend completing the workshop “Job Application in English (B2), Part 1: Creating effective application documents” first. More
Nov 17, 2025 - Workshop

Orientation on the German Job Market (B2)

In this workshop you reflect on your personal interests, abilities and expectations for your future career and hone your skills in finding an internship or a job. For this purpose, you will be introduced to relevant sources of information and learn how to use them effectively.More
Nov 22, 2025 - Workshop

Interacting effectively in the German workplace (B2)

This workshop targets international students who plan their professional future in Germany. It will help them to develop strategies to interact with international teams appropriately and effectively and enhance their professional communication skills. More
Dec 08, 2025 - Workshop

Professional orientation and application strategies (B2+)

In this German as a Foreign Language workshop you will reflect on your professional interests and practice looking for an internship or a job position. You will learn how to send unsolicited applications and find out how recruiters proceed when selecting applicants. More
Nov 13, 2025 - Workshop

Basics of academic writing in German as a foreign language (B2+)

The workshop "Basics of academic writing in German as a foreign language (B2+)" is primarily aimed at international students from STEM subjects who want to become familiar with the basics of academic writing in German as a foreign language.More
Nov 22, 2025 - Workshop

Basics of Academic Writing (B2)

This workshop, designed for international students in the STEM subjects, offers a basic introduction to academic writing in English. We will cover the structure of research reports, the essentials of syntax and style, and how to effectively organize sentences and paragraphs in academic texts. More
Nov 22, 2025 - Workshop

Arguing convincingly in German as a foreign language (B2+)

Strengthen your oral argumentation skills in German as a foreign language and enhance your communicative strategies. More
Nov 28, 2025 - Workshop

Academic writing in German as a foreign language: Term papers and theses (B2+)

In the workshop "Academic writing in German as a foreign language: Term papers and theses (B2+)" you will strengthen your academic writing skills and practise strategies for writing academic papers independently and effectively. More
Dec 01, 2025 - Workshop

Academic Writing: Term papers and theses (B2)

In this workshop we will tackle the particular challenges of writing a term paper or a thesis in English with effective, easy-to-use strategies and tools. More
Dec 06, 2025 - Workshop

Communicating Effectively at University (B2)

This workshop will focus on building your oral English language skills in both professional and academic contexts. It will help you to improve your discourse management strategies so that you can effectively take part in discussions, use rhetorical devices to build convincing arguments and navigate cross-cultural communication.More

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