Study In Germany

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a very famous scholarship organization in offering countless scholarship programs to applicants. Besides this, students can avail the opportunity of 18 months of post-study work rights after completion of their study program.

Job Market for Graduates

Germany is a large economy with countless opportunities for foreign graduates. Unlike many other European nations, Germany’s economy is not centered around one or two specific locations. Industrial hubs are scattered across the country: Hamburg is home to trade and media companies; Munich and Stuttgart are strong in automotive and manufacturing; Frankfurt is the leading financial capital. Strangely, Berlin does not have strong industrial presence but has developed into Europe’s start-up capital over recent years.

Speaking German is almost always a prerequisite especially for entry-level jobs. The common exceptions are jobs in tech/IT, and jobs at internationally oriented start-ups – particularly in start-up hubs like Hamburg or Berlin.

Work Opportunities in Germany after Graduation

Once graduated from a German university, there are numerous job opportunities on the German job market for international graduates. Students from non-EU countries are allowed to remain in Germany for the purpose of looking for employment for a maximum of 18 months after graduating. There are no time restrictions on working during the job search phase. It is advisable to start job hunting during the final semester of your degree, or at the latest four months before finishing your studies.

Part Time Jobs

There are many ways of earning money while you study, for example as waiting staff, academic assistants or private tutors. A knowledge of German will improve your chances of finding a part-time job.

Germany Student Visa requirements:

• Valid passport
• Application forms
• Declaration for Additional contact and legal representation information
• Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
• Proof of admittance to the study course/preparatory college (original and 2 copies) including information on the language of instruction
• Where not confirmed by the University in the admission notification: Proof of the language skills in the language of instruction for the study course or the preparatory course (without a preparatory language course as a rule at least B2-level in the language of instructions) (original and 2 copies)
• Where applicable: Certificates of other academic qualifications (original and 2 copies)
• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies
• 3 passport pictures according to biometric specifications, not older than 6 months
• Visa Fee
• Travel health insurance

German Settlement Permit

Foreign graduates of German universities can gain a German Settlement Permit provided they meet the below criteria:

• Must be a graduate of a German higher education institution, which can be a state, state-approved or an equivalent institution of higher education
• Must have worked in Germany for at least two years after graduation
• The job must have matched the academic qualification received in Germany
• Must have held a residence permit for work, self-employment, or an EU Blue Card Following graduation
• Must have been paying pension insurance throughout the period
• Must have a clean criminal record from this period
• Possess sufficient knowledge of the German language (B1 level in accordance with the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR))