Education technology is revolutionizing the way students learn and interact with their educational environment. Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research has taken the lead in this revolution by launching two innovative initiatives in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). FIT (International Talent Promotion for Integration into Studies and the Labour Market) and Profi plus (Academic Adaptation Qualification for the German Labour Market) are set to make Germany one of the most sought after study destinations for international students.
FIT is set to begin in the spring of 2024 and will fund up to 70 projects at German universities. According to Dhanashree Deodhar, DAAD Regional Officer, the FIT programme offers international students tailored support measures at various stages of their studies, such as preparatory courses, academic support, and assistance with entry into the labour force. Federal Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger commented on the development, saying that the promising prospects of remaining in Germany later in their careers have already been a key factor in deciding in favour of Germany as a place to study in the past.
The second programme, Profi Plus, is aimed at international graduates with degrees from foreign universities. Profi Plus will support up to 25 university projects with a budget of up to €700,000 per project. The initiative is designed to assist graduates in meeting the requirements of the German labour market, allowing them to better access the German labour market and qualify. According to DAAD President Joybrato Mukherjee, this initiative will strengthen the integration of international students at universities and in society and ensure young people worldwide have better career opportunities in Germany after successfully completing their studies.
Education technology is playing a major role in helping international students find their footing in Germany. Through initiatives like FIT and Profi Plus, students are given the tools and resources they need to succeed in their studies and upon graduation. This, in turn, helps Germany remain one of the top destinations for international students. Teachers can use these initiatives as an example of how education technology can be used to better support students and help them reach their educational goals.
