Career

Career Support

Students at Lancaster University Leipzig start their professional path with personalized consultations and self-assessment, gaining access to tools such as the Career Portal and Online Career Hub Job Teaser. From there, they move into hands-on preparation that covers employment search tactics and career advancement. Educational sessions address resume writing, networking, and LinkedIn optimization, while the Entrepreneurship Hub supports those who want to launch their own ventures.

Career Center

Leipzig has transformed into Germany’s fastest-growing city over the past two decades, and this growth has created abundant opportunities in several major industries located near the Lancaster University Leipzig campus: automobile manufacturing, biotechnology, information technology and media, supply chain management, and renewable energy sectors. Global corporations including Porsche, BMW, Beiersdorf, Amazon, and DHL have established significant operations here, creating substantial demand for university graduates with international perspectives.

Growth Opportunities at Lancaster Leipzig

Regular workshops help students build practical career skills—from crafting resumes and building career connections to optimizing LinkedIn profiles, managing time effectively, and working in teams. Corporate site visits to campus, career fairs, and facility visits at companies like DHL, Spread Group, and Amazon give them chances to forge valuable connections while observing real business operations firsthand. The Entrepreneurship Hub offers hands-on experience for those pursuing their entrepreneurial ventures.

Digital German Language

Lancaster University Leipzig partners through JobTeaser, an online employment platform that connects numerous educational institutions and businesses across Europe. Students access this free service through web and mobile apps, browsing available positions and professional development materials suited to their goals. Since its 2019 launch, JobTeaser has built an extensive network linking learners with prospective employers via diverse initiatives and openings.

Opportunities for Graduates

Recent graduates have the option to obtain an 18-month German residence permit immediately after completing their studies, giving them time to search for positions in their field while taking any work for financial support. Lancaster University Leipzig directs them toward resources like the “Work in Germany” initiative, where they’ll find details regarding job opportunities and immigration requirements that helps smooth their transition into the German job market.