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WeCare - Welcome & Career Office

WeCare - our name is our mission!

The Welcome & Career Services for Degree-Seeking Students at HKA support you, our international students, from your university application to your career entry. We aim to inspire more of you to study with us. Our goal is to ensure that you feel comfortable at HKA, succeed in your studies, and ultimately find a suitable job in the German labour market.

Visit us at the WeCare Office - Raum F 009, Gebäude F

Welcome & Support Services

Rebeca Schröder Crespillo
Counselling for International Prospective Students and Degree-Seeking Students at HKA
Office Hours:
Mon. - Thu. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For longer consultation appointments, please schedule via email:
rebeca.schroeder_crespillospam prevention@h-ka.de

Rebeca can advise you on:
+ General questions about applying for a study program at HKA
+ Topics related to starting your studies and study organization
+ Intercultural challenges in everyday life
+ Participation in the HKA community

Corporate Relations & Career Services

Cordelia Makartsev
Counselling for International Students
Office Hours:
Mo. - Thu. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For longer consultation appointments, please schedule via email:
cordelia.makartsevspam prevention@h-ka.de

Cordelia can advise you on:
+ Questions about application processes in Germany
+ Finding a student job or internship
+ Questions about entering the job market
+ Application documents
+ Regional employers

What we offer:

Workshops & Trainings

Here you find the WeCare Workshop program!

The WeCare Connect Mentoring Program

Graduation in sight? Get support as you start your career from experienced HKA alumni who have already walked the path before you.

WeCare Connect Mentoring

Join the HKA Community

Want to make new friends from around the world? It’s easy at our HKA Community Events. Join us for trips to Strasbourg, city excursions, the Christmas market, or just a picnic in the castle park...

HKA Community scholarship for the summer semester 2026

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) is offering a scholarship funded by the Foreign Office (AA) within the framework of the STIBET program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to international students.

The “HKA Community” student group offers programs designed to help international students better navigate life in Karlsruhe and more easily connect with fellow students. The scholarships aims to support those who wish to contribute to this initiative and help make Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. The scholarship is intended to support the planning and implementation of a student event.

Click on the box on the right to find out more. We look forward to receiving your application!

Call for applications for the HKA Community Scholarship summer term 2026

Contact

Center of Competence
Welcome & Career Services for Degree-Seeking Students
Cordelia Makartsev -Corporate Relations & Career Services
Rebeca Schröder Crespillo - Welcome & Support Services

Phone: +49 (0)721 925-2505, -2509
wecare.ccspam prevention@h-ka.de

Office hours:
Mon, Wed + Fri 9:00-12:00
+ consultations by appointment

Bldg F, room 009
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe

Workshops and Seminars HKA Community Mentoring