Industry projectDigital Business · Data Science & AI
New digital solutions for Berliner Volksbank
Students from two programmes teamed up to develop ideas for the bank and pitched them to its team, guided by Dr. Bastian Halecker.
Read the case →How you learn at XU
Real projects, not just lectures
From your first semester, you solve real-world challenges in small teams and present your results.
A different way to study
Less lecture hall. More studio
At XU, theory is the starting point, not the finish line. You apply it straight away on problems that matter.
Typical university
Listen in crowded lecture halls- Theory first, practice maybe later
- One big exam at the end
- Find an internship on your own
Project-based learning at XU
Build in small, mentored teams- Real-world challenges
- Pitch your solution and get feedback
- Internships and job offers through projects
How it works
From idea to pitch in five steps
Every project follows the same rhythm, so you always know what comes next.
Learn the foundations
Build the theory and skills you need in the core curriculum.
Take on a real challenge
Each project starts from a real-world problem from business, society or research.
Build in teams
Research, ideate and prototype a solution together.
Pitch your solution
Present your idea to lecturers and fellow students.
Get feedback
Receive feedback and grades, and open doors to internships and jobs.
Featured projects
What our students have built
A few examples of recent challenges our students solved.
- Erasmus+ project
AI BIZ
A 12-month, Erasmus+ co-funded project with Minleap (Spain) and CEBelgium, managed at XU by Prof. Dr. Petyo Budakov.
- Sustainability
AI BIZ Project Conference
Students worked with Global Goals Berlin e.V. to build digital products for social and environmental impact in Berlin and Brandenburg.
Beyond the classroom
Your projects open doors
Our career team turns what you build into internships and first jobs.
Job LaunchpadGet access to internships, working-student jobs and remote projects.
Career coaching & application sprintsCV and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation and 1:1 coaching until you land the role.
Ready to build something real?
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