Kickstart your career with the support of the Lancaster University Leipzig Career Centre. We support you with our expertise, network and a wide range of tools along the 4 steps towards finding a perfectly tailored job.
Leipzig is a hub for all big industries
Lancaster University chose Leipzig to set up a campus not only because of its high quality of life, affordable living space and great infrastructure. The city also holds exciting career and employment prospects for well-qualified people.
In the past 20 years Leipzig has evolved to the fastest growing city in Germany. The five main industry clusters are Automotive, Biotech, IT & Media, Logistics and Energy are located around campus.
With continuous investment from companies like Porsche, BMW, Beiersdorf, Amazon and DHL Leipzig will continue to grow and attract talent from all over the world.
There is a huge demand for international talent in Leipzig and Germany. Studying at Lancaster University Leipzig not only brings you specialised knowledge but also a set of values and skills unique to our students.
Workshops, Company visits and Entrepreneurship-Hub
We offer regular workshops that will boost your career skills. Topics include: CV and cover letter writing, how to build professional relationships, how to LinkedIn, time management, soft skills, team work, etc.
We work closely with hiring companies that visit us on campus to share insights and give exclusive tips to our students. We also organise visits to local companies like DHL, Spread Group or Amazon to give students an impression of how these businesses operate and a first-hand experience. Furthermore, we host career fairs on our campus, inviting numerous prominent companies to Lancaster University Leipzig to engage with students.
Furthermore, we have established the Entrepreneurship Hub, which provides students with the opportunity to gain insight into the process of establishing their own startup. Under the guidance of our Assistant Professor in Business Studies, Dr. Anirban Ash, students can gain hands-on experience in transforming their ideas into viable business ventures.
Lancaster University Leipzig has entered a cooperation with provider JobTeaser that works with hundreds of universities and companies across Europe.
Since its inception in 2019 Lancaster University Leipzig has grown an extensive partner network that benefits both – the university and industry. We work closely with hiring companies and connect students with them for valuable insights and exclusive tips.
We regularly organise career fairs where we invite top employers on campus to engage with our students. These fairs enable our students to meet companies and find out if they are the right fit for their future career.
In March 2023, we organised the first career meetup on campus, attended by exciting companies and international talent from the fields of business and computing. Participants had a chance to attend interesting talks, presentations, CV consultations, and other activities.
We are passionate about partnering with employers to help support your recruitment goals. You can engage with us via internships, student projects, working students and graduates.
After completing your UK education in Germany, you can apply for an 18-month post-study residence permit upon graduation. This gives you time to find a job that matches your qualifications. During these 18 months, you may take up any kind of employment to support yourself and fund your job search. You can apply for this permit as soon as you have passed your final exam.
Should you require further information regarding potential career opportunities, we kindly request that you do not hesitate to contact us.
