Germany Post-study work - Post-study work visa

The Germany post-study job seeker visa typically lasts 18 months, giving you time to search for a job after your course. Once employed, you can convert it into a work permit or an EU Blue Card, subject to eligibility. Your eligibility depends on degree recognition and immigration rules.

No country is automatically better. Ireland offers a one-year, English-taught MBA with 12 months of graduate permission, plus a further 12 months subject to conditions. Germany often costs less but many programmes need German for top jobs. The UK offers a one-year English-taught MBA, usually at higher cost.

In Canada, the Post-Graduation Work Permit can last up to 3 years depending on your programme length, and a programme of 2 years or more may get a 3-year permit. In Germany, the job seeker visa gives you 18 months after graduation to find a job related to your degree.

Germany offers an 18-month residence permit to seek qualified employment after graduating from a recognised German university. The UAE has no dedicated post-study work visa, but graduates typically get a grace period of up to 180 days and may apply for a jobseeker visa. Rules are subject to change.

There is no single best answer between Germany and Canada, because it depends on your goals. Germany suits you if you want quality education at low cost, especially in engineering or science. Canada suits you if you want to build a life there after study.

Germany offers an 18-month residence permit to seek work after graduation, while Canada's PGWP can run up to 3 years depending on your programme. For part-time work during studies, the comparison lists up to 20 hours a week in Germany and 24 in Canada.

Non-EU students who have completed a recognised higher education programme in Germany can apply for the job-seeking residence permit. This covers bachelor's, master's, PhD and qualified vocational training graduates who hold valid residence status, can cover their own expenses and have valid health insurance.

The EU Blue Card in Germany generally requires a minimum salary of EUR 50,700 per year. A lower threshold of around EUR 45,934 may apply for certain shortage occupations and recent graduates. You also need a recognised degree, a matching job offer and employment of at least six months.