Career prospects

Graduates in any of the STEM subjects have very good career prospects. These degrees enable you to work in a wide range of industries and fields. Typical work areas include:

• Research and development
• Teaching at the school and university levels
• Companies in the biotechnological, chemical, pharmaceutical, technical and business sectors (e.g. manufacturing, quality management)
• Industry (e.g. process and application engineering, medical technology, mechanical engineering, automotive industry, electrical engineering, photonics)
• Management and consulting
• Financial sector (e.g. banks, insurance companies and administration)
• IT sector (e.g. data scientist, software developer)
• Public authorities (e.g. patent office, environmental protection agency)
• Journalism, publishing

Further career prospects are available at interview series #dreamjob – starting your career, where university alumni share their personal experiences with starting their professional career (in German).

What can you study afterwards?

After finishing the Go.MINt programme, you can go on to complete a study programme in the STEM subjects mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry and physics at the University of Konstanz. The corresponding degrees are:

• BSc Mathematics
• BEd Mathematics
• BSc Computer Science
• BEd Computer Science
• BSc Biological Sciences
• BSc Chemistry
• BEd Chemistry
• BSc Life Science
• BSc Nanoscience
• BSc Physics
• BEd Physics

After completing any of the aforementioned bachelor's programmes, you can continue your studies in corresponding master’s programmes.

Start of study

Winter semester

Study structure

Go.MINt is a two-semester full-time programme (60 ECTS credits). You can complete it before continuing with a specific study programme in the STEM subjects mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry and physics at the University of Konstanz. It may count as part of your bachelor's programme.

The Go.MINt programme is comprised of three parts: STEM courses, competencies and qualifications, and orientation. The STEM courses consist of courses from the first and second semester of the bachelor's programmes offered at the University of Konstanz in each of the STEM subjects. You can pick which ones you would like to complete, however, you have to choose courses from at least three of the STEM subject areas, including one mathematics course. The competencies and qualifications courses help you build the skills you need to study successfully. The orientation component provides support for your individual study and career orientation.

The following illustration presents a sample study programme structure (in German).

These documents will support you in planning your studies:

• Module guide
• Examination regulation

At the University of Konstanz, you have a broad range of opportunities and training options that complement your study programme, for example orientation programmes to support new students, learning guidance, language courses, a data and information literacy programme as well as options promoting career-oriented skills and social commitment.

• GoMINt – orientation programme in STEM subjects
• Writing Centre – writing tutoring, joint writing sessions and workshops
• Language courses at the Language Institute
• Learning guidance, study tips, time management – workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)

• Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) – programme can be completed with a certificate
• Transfer – practical projects (research, business, politics and society)
• qualification N – Sustainability Certificate at the University of Konstanz

• Profil+ – programme for career skills (German skills required)
• Career Passport – programme for career skills (for international students)
• Advice on career entry, opportunities and workshops from Career Service

Internships
Internships help you to gain insights into various professional areas and to build up contacts. As part of the Go.MINt orientation process, you are required to complete a one-day work experience. The university's Go.MINt student advisors, the corresponding departments and the Career Service team can help you find a suitable placement. We recommend doing an internship of at least 2 months during the semester break while completing your chosen study programme after Go.MINt.

Study abroad
We recommend studying abroad during the study programme you complete after Go.MINt. We offer Erasmus+ and numerous other exchange programmes.

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent.

Orientation test
The Go.MINt certificate issued after successfully completing the Go.MINt programme can be used as documentation of having completed an orientation test as per § 60. para. 2 no. 6 Landeshochschulgesetz LHG (state law on higher education) and § 4 para. 1 no. 15 Admission and Enrolment Regulations of the University of Konstanz (ZImmO). Along with your application for admission to a university in the state of Baden-Württemberg, you need to submit documentation of having completed an orientation test.

Semester fee
All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities. Here you can find the current semester fee and its individual components.

Tuition fees for first degree studies for certain international students
Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies. The following students are not required to pay tuition fees: citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), doctoral students and certain “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. non-EU citizens with a German “Abitur”). More detailed information can be found here.

Each year, the University of Konstanz grants exemptions to a limited number of particularly gifted international degree-seeking students in accordance with the university’s “Begabtenbefreiungssatzung” (statutes governing the exemption of gifted students). More detailed information can be found here.

Tuition fees for second degree studies for all students
All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies. More detailed information can be found here.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to document having any foreign language skills for the Go.MINt programme.

German language skills:
International applicants need to submit documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you have to submit an accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

The language of instruction is German.

• Enjoyment of and interest in STEM subjects
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for mathematical and scientific topics
• Logical-analytical reasoning
• Knowledge of maths and English
• Experimental sciences: skilfulness in using one's hands

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent.

PocketManual "Application" (in German)
Enrolling at the University of Konstanz – Our PocketManual "Application" (in German) will guide you as you take all the steps towards submitting a successful application to your first-choice study programme at the University of Konstanz.

Application documents
During the online application process, you will need to enter various kinds of information (school grades, attendance periods, etc.) and upload various PDF documents. Please make sure that you have the relevant documentation ready. This may include:

• Your school-leaving certificate granting you access to higher education (e.g. Abitur, A-levels etc.)
• Documentation of any volunteering you may have done (FSJ, FÖJ, etc.)
• Documentation about vocational training you may have completed
• Further documents, if applicable (medical certificate, etc.)

An electronic assistant will guide you through the application process. All mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

An application is possible during the following period: 07.05. - 15.09.
There may be other deadlines if you are applying for admission to a higher semester (for instance, if you are changing subjects or universities). For more information please consult the university website .

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) can help you with general questions about finding the right study programme as well as when you are concerned or unsure about your studies. We will be happy to advise you and support you with a wide range of services .

Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
Room: D 409 – 412a
Make an appointment: termin.zsb@uni-konstanz.de
 

Questions related to the content or organization of the study programme:
Dr. Elisabeth Stürner-Benzler
Advisor for the Go.MINt orientation programme
Phone: D 407
Tel.: +49 7531 88-3504
Email: go.mint@uni-konstanz.de