PATHWAYS

Which route into Germany?

Every profile has its own route. The routes below match the legal bases most commonly used to obtain residence in Germany.

University (Bachelor)§ 16b AufenthG

Undergraduate study in Germany

Read more →Ausbildung (Vocational Training)§ 16a AufenthG

Paid dual vocational training

Read more →Master’s Degree§ 16b AufenthG

A master’s on top of your bachelor

Read more →PhD & Research§ 16b / § 18d AufenthG

Doctorate, researcher and post-doc routes

Read more →Regulated Professions§ 16d / § 18a AufenthG

Doctors, nurses, teachers, engineers: recognition first

Read more →Business Relocation§ 21 AufenthG

Founding or moving a company to Germany

Read more →Language School§ 16f AufenthG

A permit for an intensive German course

Read more →Technical University Graduates§ 18b AufenthG / Blaue Karte EU

Engineering, IT and STEM profiles

Read more →Social Sciences, Business and Humanities§ 18b AufenthG

Business, economics, management and social science profiles

Read more →Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)§ 20a AufenthG

Come without an offer and look for work on the ground

Read more →EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU)§ 18g AufenthG

The fastest route for a degree and a signed contract

Read more →Recognition (Anerkennung)§ 16d AufenthG

Establishing what your qualification means in Germany

Read more →Documents & Readiness—

Most applications fail on paperwork, not on eligibility

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