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Does my one year work experience as technical support in a call center process count towards eligibility or scholarship for master's abroad in Ireland/Germany?

18 Aug 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
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It depends. Your one year of technical support experience can strengthen your master's application, especially for programs related to computer science, but its impact on eligibility or scholarships varies by country and university.

- Italy: Work experience may support your application for scholarships like Invest Your Talent in Italy, but it's not a core eligibility factor.
- Germany: Experience can be beneficial, especially for non-consecutive master's programs, but is not always required for admission or DAAD scholarships.
- Ireland: Many programs require at least two years of relevant work experience for eligibility; one year may not meet this threshold.

Review the specific requirements of your target programs to see how your experience aligns.

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