The aim of the Technical Project Management program is to prepare foreign engineers for the German job market. The 11-month program includes language and specialist courses at htw saar and takes place in parallel with practical work in the company.
Engineers are becoming increasingly scarce - especially in Saarland. At the same time, there is potential for foreign graduates with a degree in engineering who are looking for work in Saarland.
The Saarland University of Applied Sciences (htw saar) offers a certificate program in "Technical Project Management" to further qualify foreign engineering specialists for the local economy and integrate them into companies.
The aim of the qualification is to expand knowledge of the German language, intercultural competence and work culture and to deepen technical skills. An integrated internship also makes it possible to apply what has been learned and prepare for a permanent position.
The certificate program extends over two semesters and comprises 60 ECTS credits. The program includes German courses, modules such as intercultural competence, introduction to technical project management and individually selectable specialist courses as well as an 11-month part-time internship at a company in the region.
In addition to acquiring further specialist skills, the focus is on learning German, especially the technical language of engineering. The application of theoretical knowledge in practice is another important goal of the certificate program.
After successful completion, the university certificate "Technical Project Management" is awarded by htw saar.
This program is aimed at foreign engineers who would like to improve their technical and language skills through intensive courses and professional application and prepare for their entry into an engineering profession in Germany.
Formal admission requirements for the certificate program are
The certificate program is run by the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at htw saar in conjunction with the CEC - Center for Continuing Education.
The 11-month program is divided into the following modules:
1st semester
- German & Intercultural Communication
- Introduction to Technical Project Management
- Further technical courses according to individual requirements
- Practical Phase I in the company
- 3-week intensive German course
2nd semester - German for Engineers - Further technical courses according to individual requirements - Practical Phase II in the company Semester
- German for Engineers
- Further technical courses according to individual requirements
- Practical phase II in the company
Fees: The participation fee for the two-semester certificate program "Technical Project Management for Foreign Engineers" is € 9,912 per participant. For those receiving benefits from the Employment Agency or Jobcenter, the costs can be covered on application. In addition, employees in companies are also entitled to funding for further training costs via the so-called education voucher from the employment agency on the basis of the Qualification Opportunities Act.
Application deadline: 24.10.2026 (after passing the aptitude test)
Application: To apply for participation in the certificate program, please submit the following documents by e-mail to ztpm-bewerbung@htwsaar.de:
1. Letter of motivation
2. Curriculum vitae with focus of studies and professional experience
3. Proof of recognition of your studies by the Chamber of Engineers
4. Proof of German language skills B1
5. Proof of English language skills B1
If you do not have proof of English, please briefly describe how you have learned or used English so far.
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t +49 (0)681 58 67 - 579
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