International Career Service
Career advice for for international Students at IPU
The International Career Service at IPU Berlin supports international Master’s graduates in Psychology in building a career perspective in Germany. We provide guidance on career planning, application strategies, and entry into the German labor market. Through workshops, individual counseling, and networking opportunities, we help strengthening your professional profile and connect with employers, preparing you for your career path as a psychologist.
What we offer
- Individual Career Counseling: Contact us for individual career planning for you as an international psychologist. Online or in person with Caroline Sosat. Mail: career.service@ipu-berlin.de
- CV and application document checks
- Support with translation services for documents
- Support for job- and internship-search trips within Germany
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Alumni insights
You can find us here: IPU International Career Service, Stromstr. 3b, 10555 Berlin, House 3b, Room 0.04
Guides
Starting as a psychologist in Germany may be tough, but we've got your back. See our frequently updated job guides:
Guide: Career Options for IPU Psychology M.A. graduates in Germany
Orientation based on research, alumni insights, and employer feedback.
Guide: Get the "Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie"-license in Berlin.
A step-by-step manual for clinical psychologists.
Tipps: Find a student job in Berlin
Useful info and tipps on short term job options for internationals.
Upcoming Career Events
Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie License for MA Psychology Graduates in Berlin
Online Info Session
Date: August 20, 2026, 7pm MESZ - More information here. Register here.
Get Your Dream Job in Germany: 2 Workshops (online)
Part I: The Application on December 2, 2026 - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm MEZ
Part II: The Job Interview on December 9, 2026 - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm MEZ - More information coming soon.
Watch out for regular events by the Studierendenwerk Berlin for international students: https://www.stw.berlin/en/event-calendar/
Past Events
Get Your Dream Job in Germany: 2 Workshops (online) Part I: The Application on June 10 - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Part II: The Job Interview on June 17 - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Find out more: https://connect.ipu-berlin.de/termine/get-your-dream-job-in-germany-part-i-the-application/
Career Day May 2026 Psychology beyond Approbation.
Meet professionals from a wide range of fields – including coaches, consultants, psychosocial organisations, NGOs, HR experts, diagnostics specialists, as well as social and organizations and alumni.
Date: 8. Mai 2026, 09:30 - 1:30 pm
Online Seminars Get Your Dream Job in Germany Part I: The Application and Get Your Dream Job in Germany Part II: The Job Interview with Julia Barden; Date: November 14 and 21, 2025 Time: 2:00 am – 6:00 pm Location: Online
"Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie" License for MA Psychology Graduates
Peer-to-Peer Info Session
Date: July 28, 2025 Time: 11:00 Location: online - Find more information here.
Career Day May 2025 - International Students in Clinical Psychology and Social work
Job fair for Psychologists
Date: May 16, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Lecture Hall 2 (Haus 2-01a/b), 1st floor
How to do Psychotherapy in Germany – Approbation license and job opportunities (Part 1 of ?)
Date: February 12, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Haus 3b 03 Speaker: Caroline Sosat, M.Sc.
Find the presentation on IPU Connect: https://connect.ipu-berlin.de/careerservice/infos-und-hilfe/
The international Career Service is part of the Project FIT - Förderung internationaler Talente (Promotion of International Talent) from DAAD and the Ministry of Education.
