Besides the advice of the iStudi Coach and the specific offers by the University of Passau, the following links provide information for international students regarding the topic of living and working in Germany after graduation.
'Make it in Germany' shows how qualified professionals from abroad can successfully find their way in Germany – and why living and working here is definitely worth the effort. This website provides comprehensive information on working and living in Germany. It tells you which sectors are looking for qualified professionals and what requirements you need to meet to be able to take up a job in Germany.
Find out how to Make it in Germany!
'Study and Stay in Bavaria' is a joint initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science and the Arts in co-operation with the Bavarian universities.
It is mainly aimed at encouraging international students at Bavarian higher education institutions to stay in Bavaria after they graduate.
Further details can be found on the Work-in-Bavaria website.
For details on residence permits, visit the Federal Office for Migration
German law makers have amended the German residence laws to include 'employment' as a purpose of stay. This shows that facilitating the introduction of international employees to the German labour market is part of the Federal Government's demographic strategy. Recent amendments to the immigration laws have gradually expanded the possibilities for qualified professionals and it is hoped that this will encourage international job-seekers to contribute their skills and knowledge.
More details from the Federal Ministry of the Interior: Labour migration
Sie haben in Deutschland studiert und eventuell erste Erfahrungen gesammelt, sehen Ihre weitere berufliche Karriere nun in Ihrer Heimat oder anderen Ländern. Auf den folgenden Seiten finden Sie hierzu interessante Informationen.
Alumniportal Deutschland, or Alumni Network Germany, is a social network connecting alumni, companies, universities and organisations. As an Alumniportal Deutschland user, you can get in touch with other alumni and companies worldwide for professional exchange, to leverage your personal competences and benefit from other users' know-how.
Alumniportal Deutschland is free of charge and aims at alumni living all over the world who used to study, conduct research or work in Germany. Naturally, those who studied at German institutions abroad are equally welcome to become a member of this platform.
To find out more, visit the Alumniportal Deutschland website.
EURES is the European cooperation network of employment services, designed to facilitate the free movement of workers. The network has always worked hard to ensure that European citizens can benefit from the same opportunities, despite language barriers, cultural differences, bureaucratic challenges, diverse employment laws and a lack of recognition of educational certificates across Europe.
Find detailed information and a local advisor at the EURES services.
