Study orientation

Is a degree programme right for me?

This topic area deals with the question of whether studying is the right path for you and which degree programmes are best suited to your skills and interests. The tips, tools and information compiled here are intended to help you answer these questions.

Self-reflection: competences and goals

As a first step, it can help to reflect on what skills and interests you have and what goals you are pursuing. You have a great advantage here: thanks to your academic appointments, you have already gained practical insights into various fields of activity and can better assess where your strengths and weaknesses lie. You may already have specific career paths and career prospects associated with a degree programme.

Tip - Mindmap

A mind map can help you to record your own competences and goals. You are welcome to use our template on the topics "What do I bring to the table?" and "Where do I want to go?

You can download the mind maps by clicking on the image.

Self-assessment tests

Are you still unsure about your actual competences and skills? Self-assessment tests can then provide useful information and suggestions for self-exploration. You can find an overview of the most common self-assessment tests here:

Self-assessment tests

Offers for study orientation

Not sure which degree programme is right for you? Take advantage of the wide range of services offered by the Central Student and Career Counselling Service and get a taste of what it's like to study.

Offers for study orientation

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