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Glossary
In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.
Visiting professorship
German: Gastdozentur
Visiting professors are academic staff from abroad who take up a temporary teaching assignment at a German university. This promotes academic networking and a more international perspective in teaching.
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