Requirements:
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You’ve been accepted to an officially recognized
higher education institution in Germany.
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You can provide proof of a secondary school diploma
enabling you to study at a higher education institution, or proof of a
recognized degree or diploma from a higher education institution.
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You can cover your costs of living for the duration
of your studies.
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You might be required to provide proof of the
language skills required for your study program.
Opportunities:
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The residence permit for study purposes can be
issued for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years.
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If you have
not obtained your degree within this time, you can request to have your
residence permit extended.
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Throughout your studies you may work 120 full days
or 240 half days, in addition to performing student jobs.
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After successfully obtaining your degree, you can
extend your stay in Germany by applying for a residence permit for jobseekers.
The residence permit is issued for up to 18 months as a means to find qualified
employment in Germany.
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You are
allowed to perform any job while searching for qualified employment. As soon as
you’ve received a job offer, you can apply directly in Germany to have your
residence permit for study purposes converted into a work permit for qualified
professionals or into an EU Blue Card.