Do you have a residence permit for other purposes (e.g. for family reasons) or a settlement permit? In this case, you can study in Germany without an additional residence permit.
During your studies you may
- work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year and
- part-time student jobs.
After successfully completing your studies, the competent authority will extend your residence permit for up to 18 months under certain conditions. During this time
- you can look for a job appropriate to your degree and
- may work without restriction.
You will receive the residence permit in the form of a cheque card with additional electronic functions. You can find more information on this under"Applying for an electronic residence permit (eAT)".
Mobility as part of your studies:
If you have a residence permit for study purposes in an EU member state and would like to complete part of your studies in Germany, you do not need a residence permit for this as long as your stay does not exceed 360 days. The prerequisite for this is that the host educational institution has informed the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees of this prior to your arrival and has submitted the following evidence:
- Proof of the residence permit issued by the other member state for the purpose of study (copy)
- Proof that you wish to complete part of your studies in Germany because you are participating in a Union or multilateral programme with mobility measures or there is an agreement between you and two or more higher education institutions
- Proof of admission
- Copy of a recognised and valid passport
- Proof of your means of subsistence.
Study-related internship:
Foreigners who are either still studying at a university abroad or have completed a university degree no more than two years ago have the opportunity to complete an internship in Germany to supplement their studies. The foreigner will be granted a residence permit for a maximum of six months for the purpose of the internship if the employment agency has agreed to this, if necessary. It is also necessary
- that the internship serves to enable the foreigner to acquire knowledge, practical skills and experience in a professional environment,
- an agreement with a host organisation providing for theoretical and practical training measures is submitted,
- proof of a degree programme or its completion in the last two years is presented,
- the internship corresponds to the subject of the degree programme or university degree and
- the host organisation undertakes in writing to bear the costs incurred by public bodies up to six months after the end of the internship agreement.