Qualifying Engineers in Water, Environmental and Civil Engineering
Welcome to the website of the "Qualifying Engineers in Water, Environmental, and Civil Engineering" project, abbreviated as QEGWEC. This initiative is part of the DAAD's "Profi Plus" funding program under the Campus Initiative for International Professionals. It is designed to help individuals with foreign university degrees in water, environmental, and civil engineering enter the German labor market more easily.
Apply at qegwec@wubs.h2.de
Goals
The planned course offerings for the entry of international academics aim to provide participants with the opportunity to acquire important skills in both professional and intercultural aspects, and to master the German language at the highest possible level as a crucial foundation for successful integration into the labor market.
The job entry network, which will be built from existing partnerships and practical contacts within the framework of the project, will initially serve the regional labor market. However, it will be continuously expanded and, particularly through relevant professional association contacts, will have a long-term nationwide impact.
The following project outcomes are therefore targeted: Approximately 90 project participants will have earned the university certificate, demonstrating professional competence in the fields of water management, environmental engineering, or civil engineering, as well as skills in collaboration, workplace communication, and, notably, the German language. This university certificate, in conjunction with the internationally acquired degree, forms the basis for entering the German labor market. Additionally, a job entry network, particularly for international academics and graduates of H2, will have been established, which will operate and facilitate placements on a nationwide level.
Information for Participants
Who is the Program For?
What to Expect
Program Start
Advantages
Fees
Application
Structure/Course Content
The program consists of two phases. It begins with a 3-month online phase, during which participants receive an intensive introduction to the German language and attend various specialized courses in the fields of water, environmental, and civil engineering. In addition to language and technical knowledge, intercultural and interpersonal skills are crucial for working in Germany. Therefore, various soft skills courses will be conducted in online formats.
Following the successful completion of the online phase, the on-site phase begins, which lasts a total of 2 months. During this time, participants will undertake company visits, interdisciplinary projects, and an internship with a potential employer.
German as a Foreign Language (DaF) courses
Onlinepart
The online language course is conducted by the German University Online (DUO) and begins with 70 hours of intensive instruction in the first month. The language level to be achieved varies depending on the participants' starting proficiency in German, but the goal is to reach a specific level within this month.
Following the first month, there is a two-month intermediate course with 52 hours of instruction per month. During this period, another language level is to be achieved. Again, the target language level will be adjusted according to the participants' starting point.
The entire online phase mainly consists of self-learning units, supported by regular meetings with an experienced tutor.
On Site
After the completion of the online phase, the on-site phase in Germany begins. During this time, German language skills will also be further practiced and developed. To facilitate this, a German course will be held in person at the Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal during the interdisciplinary project work.
No official German courses from the program will take place during the internship
field-specific courses
Soft Skill Courses
This project is funded by
Funding Line: "Profi Plus" - Academic Adjustment Qualification for the German Labor Market
Approval Period: April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028
