Finding your way around the huge number of degree programmes and selecting the most appropriate one is anything but easy. Nevertheless, this often sets the initial – and often decisive – course for your professional career. That is why we have provided some useful tips for orientation.

In order to find out which degree programme is right for you, it is essential that you first pinpoint your own interests and abilities. And not just from an academic point of view, where the usual questions are: “Which subjects do I find easy?” and “Where have I been getting good results over a long period of time?”. Alongside academic performance, you may also have other talents and interests that could influence your choice of degree programme. This could be a social commitment or a passion for a particular hobby.
 

Tests and tools

In order to support you during the orientation phase, the Ohm and a range of other providers offer you relevant online tests and tools:
 

  • Check-U: ‘Der Berufsorientierungstest’: A vocational or professional orientation service offered by the ‘Agentur für Arbeit’ (employment agency). Find out which vocational training or degree programmes suit you best.
  • ‘Studienfeldbezogener Test’ (SFBT): A professional orientation service offered by the ‘Agentur für Arbeit’ (employment agency). This comprehensive test checks whether a certain specialisation would be suitable for you.
  • ‘Studiuminteressentest’ (SIT): Offered by the German Rectors’ Conference (Hochschulrektorenkonferenz - HRK) and ZEIT ONLINE. Advantage: The test is integrated into the hochschulkompass.de search portal and displays a list of specific degree programmes and universities. Disadvantage: The test only asks about your interests; it does not test your abilities, e.g. by asking you to complete tasks.
  • ‘Orientierungstest’ (OT): A test that allows you to discover what degree programme and what career is best suited to you. Your abilities and interests will be tested. The test was developed by universities in Baden-Württemberg.
  • Examples of comprehensive, fee-based tests from private suppliers are Explorix and the GEVA test

Should you wish to discuss your test results, please make an appointment with the Student Counseling Service at the Ohm..
 

Additional tips for the orientation phase

  • Gain an overview of the diverse range of academic programmes at the Ohm
  • Complete internships while at school in order to get a feel for a particular profession.
  • Read job advertisements and consider whether you would be able to complete the tasks described.
  • Ask friends and family for their opinions or their own experiences.

What exactly does the Materials Engineering degree programme involve? What requirements will I need to meet in order to enrol in an Architecture degree programme? What job opportunities does the Social Work degree programme offer? In order to gain a clear understanding of the degree programme, you should take an in-depth look at the various different facets of your desired degree programme.

All academic programmes

The degree programme database provides a wealth of information concerning all of the degree programmes offered by the Ohm, including the specific content of the degree programme taken from the relevant module catalogue. It also describes what exactly is taught during each individual lecture or during the internship modules.

Student Counseling Service

Do you have questions about studying at university or applying?
Our International Academic Services department is happy to assist you.

If you went to school in the German system, feel free to contact the “Zentrale Studienberatung”.

Faculty Advisors

Should you have any in-depth questions concerning the curriculum of a degree programme, the degree programme database also provides contact details for the Faculty Advisor for the degree programme in question. Please make an appointment or send your questions by email.

Educational fairs

Degree programme selection fairs allow you to quickly gather information from various universities in a single day and to receive personal counseling.

You will find everything you need to know on our pages covering admission and enrolment.

Bridging courses

The Ohm offers a range of bridging courses covering mathematics and physics, as well as certain foreign languages. These will allow you to improve upon what you learnt at school and bring your knowledge up to university level.