The Fachhochschule Dortmund's StartINGFuture project is expanding its international school partnerships: Following initial partnerships in Poland and Slovakia, a third school has been added with the Colegiul Național Ion Luca Caragiale in Bucharest.
Project coordinator Jan Schmieder kicked off the collaboration in April. The cooperation in Romania has now been initiated by an on-site visit from Thilo Groll.
After being welcomed by principal Andreia Bodea, Thilo Groll introduced interested pupils to the opportunities of studying in Germany and specifically at Fachhochschule Dortmund. In the presence of German teachers Mihalea Dinescu and Brigite Rusu and cultural volunteer Cedrik Duwe, the students were given an insight into study programs, admission requirements and support services offered by the university.
C1 language level
The Colegiul Național Ion Luca Caragiale, with around 1,300 pupils, offers a broad profile ranging from technical subjects to various language branches. In the German branch, students can achieve C1 language level and gain direct entry qualifications to study in Germany. The branch is supported by Carol Szabolcs, who was sent to Bucharest as a teacher by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA).
The next highlight is scheduled for January 2026: International students from Poland, Slovakia and Romania will visit Fachhochschule Dortmund as part of a study trip and find out more about the faculties on site at the Dortmund University Days.
The StartINGFuture project is funded by the DAAD Support Initiative for German Schools Abroad and Partner Schools (BIDS). The aim is to position Fachhochschule Dortmund internationally as an attractive place to study.
