Three routes to Germany
Choose the pathway that fits your profile
Learn a trade, earn while you train
Germany’s dual apprenticeship system. Work at a company while studying at a vocational school. Fully funded — you receive a training salary from day one.
Use your qualifications directly
Already qualified? Germany’s Skilled Worker visa lets professionals with recognised foreign qualifications work immediately — no further training required.
Degree in Germany, tuition-free
Most German public universities charge no tuition fees for international students. Get a German degree while working part-time — up to 20 hours/week permitted.
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