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FIT Program @ UDE:
Boosting International
Engineering Talents in Germany
Germany needs engineers. International students bring the talent, but studying and working in a new country isn’t always easy. That’s where FIT – Engineering Talents for Germany at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) comes in.
What is FIT?
The FIT project (2024-2028) is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). FIT is a
support program that helps international engineering students not only survive but thrive, at university and in the job market.
Studying engineering abroad is exciting but also challenging. Language barriers, cultural differences, and job market uncertainties can make the journey harder. FIT tackles these challenges head-on, offering international students at UDE a clear pathway to success.
What You Get
- Language skills: German courses up to C1.
- Orientation: “Get Ready@UDE” & “Living in Germany” sessions to make study and daily life smoother.
- Intercultural training: Learn how to navigate cultural differences in study and work.
- Career prep: Job application coaching, LinkedIn workshops, and insights into German work culture.
Why It Matters
- Germany faces a shortage of engineers (International graduates are in demand)
- Students get the tools to succeed academically and professionally.
- Companies gain skilled, culturally fluent young engineers ready to contribute.
FIT is more than just a program. It’s a launchpad for international talent. If you’re an engineering
student at UDE dreaming of a future in Germany, FIT helps turn that dream into reality.
Kuala Lumpur Education & Further Studies Fair 2026
10 - 11 January 2026 
Planning your next academic move? Join the Education & Further Studies Fair 2026 to explore incredible opportunities for your future! 🎓✨
📍 Event Details (Kuala Lumpur)
- Dates: 10 – 11 January 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
- Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
- Location: Booth L3 (University of Duisburg-Essen)
- Admission: FREE
🔍 What to Discover:
- 🇩🇪 Free and affordable study
- opportunities in Germany.
- ⚙️ International Studies in Engineering at UDE (University of Duisburg-Essen).
- 💰 Information on the Funding UDE FIT Program.
- 📜 Support for programs accepting UEC qualifications.
Don't miss the chance to turn your global study dreams into reality. See you there! 🚀
Highlights from the Malaysia-Germany Research & Expert Exchange at R!CH 2025
What happens when Malaysian ingenuity meets German engineering excellence? You get a powerhouse of innovation.
Last month, the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FKAB) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysaia transformed the Akademia Siber Teknopolis (AST) into a vibrant hub of global collaboration. The event, "Malaysia-Germany: Bridging Research & Expert Exchange," was held in conjunction with R!CH 2025 (Research, Innovation & Commercialization Highlights) to celebrate and expand upon decades of academic synergy. The cornerstone of the event was the showcase of the deep-rooted partnership between UKM and the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE). For over 20 years, this collaboration has served as a vital bridge, enabling students and researchers to cross-pollinate ideas between the Malaysian and German engineering landscapes.
In conjunction with this milestone, FKAB took the event to the next level this year. Under the "1 Academic 1 Innovation" initiative, the faculty demonstrated a clear shift in focus: research is no longer meant to stay hidden in academic journals; it is meant to solve real-world problems. By aligning research outputs with industrial needs, the partnership is now actively driving the commercialization of high-impact engineering solutions.
Event Highlights
• The Product Directory Launch: A new roadmap for industries to discover market-ready technology developed right here at UKM.
• Licensing Success: The ceremony featured the presentation of licensing checks to researchers whose inventions have officially transitioned from the lab to the commercial sector.
• DAAD Funding: For students and young researchers, the sessions on Research Funding and Grant Opportunities in Germany were a goldmine of information for international career advancement.
• German Day: A dedicated exhibition and seminar series focusing on:
- The prestigious UKM-UDE Dual Degree Program and joint student mobility.
- International Studies in Engineering (ISE) by UDE.
- The UDE FIT-Program, designed to support international students in their academic journey.
The event concluded as a resounding success, proving that when we bridge borders, we accelerate progress
Mercator Office Malaysia
📢 HEBAHAN LAWATAN KERJASAMA UKM-UDE 📢
Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, UKM dengan sukacitanya mengalu-alukan Delegasi Universiti Duisburg-Essen (UDE), Jerman sempena Lawatan Kerjasama UKM-UDE yang bakal berlangsung pada :
Tarikh : 7 - 8 April 2025 (Isnin-Selasa)
Masa : 10 pagi - 5.00 petang
Tempat : Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina dan Canselori UKM
Delegasi ini diketuai oleh Prof.-Ing Dr. Karen Shire, bersama empat orang Profesor dari UDE, hadir bersempena Majlis Menandatangani Dokumen Kerjasama MoU UKM-UDE sebagai langkah strategik memperkukuh hubungan dalam bidang penyelidikan, akademik dan budaya antara kedua-dua negara.
Lawatan ini turut memberi fokus kepada penambahbaikan “UKM-UDE International Classroom”, bagi memperkukuh persediaan kelas bahasa Jerman, serta mengukuhkan kerjasama penyelidikan melalui kaedah expert matching, bagi menghubungkan pakar kedua-dua institusi dalam bidang masing-masing.
Mari bersama-sama menyambut jalinan kolaborasi global yang bakal membuka lebih banyak peluang kejayaan 🌍🤝✨
Mercator Office Malaysia
📢 GERMAN OPEN DAY @ UKM 📢
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) dengan sukacitanya menjemput anda ke GERMAN OPEN DAY – acara istimewa yang membuka peluang akademik, budaya, dan pengalaman pembelajaran di Jerman! 🇩🇪✨
📅 Tarikh: 8 April 2025 (Selasa)
⏰ Masa: 10:00 pagi - 12:30 tengah hari
📍 Lokasi: Canselori UKM
🎯 SOROTAN ACARA:
🔹 Sesi Perkongsian:
📢 Peluang Pembiayaan Penyelidikan & Geran di Jerman
📢 Kecemerlangan Akademik & Penyelidikan UDE
📢 Pengalaman Visiting Professor @UDE
🗣 Penceramah:
👤 Prof. Dr. Karen Shire, Pro Rector UDE
👤 Mdm Stefanie Magdalene Helbert, DAAD Lecturer in Malaysia
👤 Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin Mohd Ihsan, Professor FKAB
🕙 Masa: 10:00 - 11:30 pagi
📍 Tempat: Bilik Majlis, Canselori UKM
✨ Ketahui peluang geran penyelidikan serta pengalaman akademik di Jerman dalam sesi eksklusif ini.
🍽 GERMAN FOOD FAIR & INFORMATION BOOTH
📍 Lokasi: Dataran Canselori UKM
🕚 Masa: 11:00 pagi - 12:30 tengah hari
✅ Booth Informasi oleh:
🔹 Mercator Education Sdn. Bhd. – Peluang pendidikan di Jerman
🔹 UKM Shape – Program akademik berkaitan Jerman di UKM
🔥 Jangan lepaskan peluang mencuba makanan tradisional Jerman. Nikmati pelbagai juadah autentik yang disediakan khas untuk para pengunjung. Ayuh sertai kami dan terokai peluang akademik serta budaya Jerman di UKM.
Mercator Office Malaysia
Visitation of UKM FKAB Delegates to UDE
A delegation from the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FKAB), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), visited Universität Duisburg-Essen (UDE) from January 13th to 16th, 2025. The delegation comprised Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Syuhaimi Ab Rahman, Dean of FKAB, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Shuhaida Harun, Deputy Dean of FKAB, Dr. Norhidayah binti Mat Taib, UKM-UDE Program Coordinator, and Ms Siti Husna Jeffrey, Officer of the UKM Mercator Office.
Mercator Office Indonesia
School Education Fair
Make sure you guys come and visit UDE booth for exclusive invformation about UDE.
UDE has special programms for SMA National Indonesia who wants to continue bachelor in
Mercator Office Malaysia
German Open Day & Info Event 2024, 22 November
Event for the Dual Degree Bachelor Engineering Program between UKM and UDE was held on November 22nd. The event featured a series of activities, including a German Food Fair organized by UDE exchange students, games, and a German movie screening. These activities complemented the informational sessions about thecollaborative program between UKM and UDE.
Mercator Office Indonesia
Fast Track Webinar 25 January 2025
Get more information for registration and admission of Program UDE-ISE Fast Track.
Register now by scanning the QR Code.
Registration close on Friday 25th of January 2025 at 13:00 WIB.
Universitat Duisburg-Essen (UDE) Official Video
UDE Exchange Student Cultural Course in Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Our Numbers
Since the establishment of the Mercator Office in Malaysia and Indonesia, we have bridged students in pursuing and completing their degrees.
Mobility Program
377
Dual Degree Program
320
Total Admission
1184
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