InterGeeks Coding Academy Hannover: Artificial Intelligence / Data Science and Web Technology Hochschule Hannover - University of Applied Sciences and Arts

The InterGeeks Coding Academy is an internationally visible place for international students with a first university degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree) who want to start a career in the German IT industry. InterGeeks has a coordination and networking centre, as well as a counselling and training programme.

The continuing education programme consists of two different CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) courses in web technology and artificial intelligence/data science, each lasting approximately six months. Participants can take either one or both continuing education blocks.

Upon successful completion, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hanover issues a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), which corresponds to 27 ECTS at the Master's level.

A minimum German language level of B2 is required to participate in the courses. To enable all suitable candidates to participate and to ensure a uniform language level, a preparatory German course consisting of 176 lessons + 90 hours of self-study at B2 level is offered once or twice a year.

In addition to teaching IT skills, the project aims to increase the employability and labour market integration of participants. For this purpose, participants receive communication and job application training as well as workshops on how to deal confidently with different work situations and the work culture in Germany. Topics such as agile project management, rhetoric, (intercultural) communication in the workplace, career and resilience strategies are also covered, providing participants with tools to better deal with difficult situations.

All courses are free of charge and take place exclusively on site (in Hanover, Germany). Language courses can only be selected in combination with IT courses.

IT Courses

• Certificate of Advanced Studies in AI / Data Science, January to June (application deadline: 15 December)
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Web Technology, July to December (application deadline: 15 June)

Law Courses

• Copyright Law for Web Developers (October 2026)
• Copyright Law for Web Developers (date to be confirmed, October 2027)
• Data Protection and Data Security (dates to be confirmed, February 2027 and February 2028)

German Language Courses

• German B2, September to November (application deadline: 20 August)
• German B2, April to June (application deadline: 20 March)

Career Skills Workshops

• We offer various workshops on communication, leadership skills, intercultural teamwork, rhetoric, agile project management, application documents, and more.

Presentation of Regional Companies

• We invite regional companies to present themselves to participants and engage in dialogue with them. Additionally, we visit local job fairs.

Please note that the application deadlines are valid if you are already in Germany. If you need to apply for a visa, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please visit the InterGeeks website (https://intergeeks.de/) for upcoming courses.

The courses are aimed at participants with an academic background from abroad, e.g. with a Bachelor's degree. Basic knowledge of a programming language and a strong interest in an IT career in Germany are required.

For those who wish to continue their studies in Germany, ECTS credits can be earned:

• CAS in Web Technology (27 ECTS)
• CAS in AI / Data Science (27 ECTS)
• Copyright for Web Developers (3 ECTS)
• Data Protection and Data Security (3 ECTS)

We offer a kick-off event at the beginning of January and at the beginning of July. Here, new participants receive important information about the programme and get to know the other participants before the classes begin.

We also organise exchange meetings with former participants at irregular intervals. These meetings provide an opportunity for current and former participants to exchange ideas and experiences.

A mentoring programme has taken place for the first time in spring 2025 and is also planned for the upcoming semesters.