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International Office

Get support for your international study experience at FOM University. The International Office is your access for all study-related inquiries and global opportunities.
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Welcome to the International Office

Your contact at FOM University of Applied Sciences

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Support for all topics relating to your study visit

You ask, we respond

In the globalized world, international experience is one of the key sought-after qualifications. If you are interested in a degree program at the FOM University of Applied Sciences, you will find your contacts in the International Office. This is where the FOM brings together its international expertise. The team maintains international relations for the university, coordinates programs abroad and helps you with all questions concerning your studies.
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What the International Office offers

  • Webinars before the students arrive in Germany
  • Orientation days at the beginning of the semester
  • Individual support before, during and after the studies
  • A buddy program for incoming students
  • Alumni support and contact
  • Intercultural competence courses
  • Visa Service in Germany
  • Career Center
  • Workshops for study related topics
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Support from FOM Students

Buddy program

FOM is offering a Buddy program for all incoming students. In this program, experienced FOM students provide advice and support to newly arrived international students. The incoming students and the buddies decide individually how much effort and time they want to put in the connections, ranging from general tips about the campus to spending leisure time together and planning activities.

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Fit for the job market

Career Center

Companies of all sectors worldwide are searching for qualified staff with specialist know-how. The high demand in the German job market opens up many career opportunities if you have the right qualifications. As a University of Applied Sciences, FOM offers practice-oriented degree programs while maintaining close links with companies and business associations. FOM supports its international students on their way into the job market – with workshops and seminars, but also in the application process and the search for placements and jobs.

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Your Journey to success begins here

Get ready with FOM's Onboarding program

Our onboarding program ensures that you feel supported from day one. Even before your arrival in Germany, we provide you with essential information about your studies and the next organizational steps. Once you're here, we guide you through orientation events, campus and city tours to help you settle in smoothly. Discover more about our comprehensive program and how we prepare you for a successful start to your studies!