About Germany 

Recognized as a hub for technology, research and innovation, Germany is an increasingly popular study destination for international students. The country’s rich cultural history, high quality education and flourishing economy attracts ambitious students from all over the world. 

International students enjoy a number of added benefits from studying in Germany, such as part-time job opportunities and various financing options. Part-time jobs are readily available in Germany allowing you to help finance your studies. What’s more, Germany’s student Visa and residency permit enables you to explore the rest of Europe from the country’s central location. Given Germany’s extensive transport system and well-connected flight and rail links, travel couldn’t be easier. 

Why Study in Germany 

With enterprise, leadership and success at its core, Germany offers industry – relevant programs which focus on developing the practical business skills needed to ensure your professional success. Many study programs in Germany allow you to pursue your specific interests. It’s up to you. Germany provides the opportunity to try things out and discover where your strengths lie. 

German universities are above global higher education standards. Students value these universities for the quality of education, hands-on experiences during their studies, opportunities to improve academically during and after studies and most importantly the safe and friendly environment.

Working After the graduation 

Germany is a great power with a strong economy; it has the largest economy in Europe, the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world’s third-largest exporter and importer of goods. A highly developed country with a very high standard of living, it offers social security and an universal health care system, environmental protections, and a tuition-free university education. Germany is also a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the G20, and the OECD. Known for its long and rich cultural history, Germany has many World Heritage sites and is among the top tourism destinations in the world. Students who completed their studies can apply to Blue Card (PSW) in Germany and then apply for PR in Germany. 

The majority of international students in Germany work part-time to cover their living expenses. Germany is a sea of opportunities when it comes to student job opportunities and most of them don’t require a higher level of expertise in a particular professional field in the first place. It’s not surprising that over 60% of international students in Germany work part-time.

Under current legal regulations, international students in Germany are allowed to work up to 120 days of the year.

If you aim to work longer than that, you need to take a specific permission. Two organizations that issue these permissions are the local employment agency (Agentur fur Arbeit) and the foreigners’ registration office (Ausländerbehörde).

Common Facts 

Capital: Berlin

Population: 83.24 million

Dialing Code: +49

Currency: Euro 

Official Language: German