Pathways to practice

Even during your studies, it’s worth it to regularly take a look at your subsequent career entry. The University offers events and qualification programmes for different groups and works together with external partners to help you make a successful transition to the world of work.

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Additional qualifications

You can take advantage of the wide range of opportunities offered by the Center for Key Qualifications during your studies to gain insight into professional fields and acquire and extend your practical skills.

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Career entry and careers

The next step after graduation is usually to enter the job market. And it makes sense to take your first steps towards a career during your studies: through part-time jobs, internships, advising, and helpful events.

Start-up Office

The start-up office offers advice and support on many issues relating to starting a business. In addition to individual advice, including on possible support programmes, various event formats are available to help you advance your own business idea.

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Staying at the university

The path to the doctorate

There are many different paths to the doctorate: All eleven faculties award the highest academic degree in the context of structured doctoral programmes or an individual doctorate. With the Graduate Centre, the University of Freiburg offers a central service point for all current and prospective doctoral candidates.

Information on doctoral studies