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During the 18-month post-study job-search period you may take up any qualified employment, not work limited to one employer or sector.
Students can take limited part-time student jobs alongside their studies, and may work up to 20 hours per week during a study preparation period.
It's a residence permit for non-EU students admitted to a recognised German higher-education institution. Part-time work is allowed during studies, and an 18-month post-study job-search permit is available after graduation.
Yes. After graduating and working about two years in a job matching your qualifications, you can obtain an open-ended residence title.
After graduating you can get a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for qualified employment matching your degree.
A study permit is tied to your enrolment, so changing your programme or institution can affect it and should be cleared with the foreigners' authority.
You must show a secure livelihood, which can come from a blocked account, a scholarship such as DAAD, personal savings, or a parental guarantee.
The EU Blue Card is Germany's premium route for highly qualified non-EU workers with a university degree and a qualifying job offer that meets a salary threshold. It offers the fastest path to a settlement permit — as early as 21 months with B1 German.
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Study abroad — Germany