Support: Start in Germany

Are you new to Germany or planning to come to Germany to work or study? You can find information about studying, training and working in Germany on these pages.

• Getting started in a job for international skilled workers Working in Germany Germany offers any number of job opportunities for international skilled workers – especially in nursing, IT, skilled trades and technology. But how do people enter the German labour market? The Federal Employment Agency and its International and Specialised Services (ZAV) offer…» zum Beitrag
• Getting started as a qualified nurse in Germany A new start on the horizon Fatemeh Raeika Vahedi moved from Iran to Hamburg by herself. She now works as a qualified nurse and has completed her year of recognition.» zum Beitrag
• Getting Started with IT in Germany “Germany is the world of science” As a student in Mexico, Diego Lopez dreamed of finding a career in Germany. Diego, who is 39 years old, now works as a software engineer at Siemens in Fürth, where he develops technological innovations.» zum Beitrag
• Checklist for international skilled workers Getting started in a job: how to succeed This checklist helps you prepare for starting work in Germany – from job hunting, to visas, through to finding accommodation and settling in. It details all the important steps and official contact points.» zum Beitrag
• Interview New paths for international skilled workers International skilled workers are of indispensable importance to the German labour market. What challenges remain and what progress has been made? Dr Tanja Fendel from the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) explains how the influx of workers into Germany is developing and…» zum Beitrag
• Skills and interests What am I interested in? What am I good at? The search for an appropriate training programme or the right university course begins with you. If you are aware of your strengths and know what really interests you, you can work out what suits you. The following indicators aim to help you to identify your strengths and interests…» zum Beitrag
• What is the right path for me? Making a decision You are aware of your strengths and interests. You can judge what you are good at and what you want to do professionally. Now the question is which path to take. Find out about university courses and training occupations that suit you. Consider whether you will achieve your goal…» zum Beitrag
• Recognition of degrees How valuable are my certificates? Apply with certificates. Petra Kourukmas, advisor at the Central Office for Foreign Education, answers questions about the recognition of foreign qualifications.» zum Beitrag
• Looking for advice? Applying and preparation Various questions may arise when you are looking for vocational training or a university course. Tim Frerichs, a career advisor at Oldenburg Employment Agency, explains who can answer them.» zum Beitrag
• New to Germany? An apprenticeship or studying for a degree in Germany How can you study at a university in Germany? What is vocational training and how does it work? This overview will show you what options you have and what requirements you have to meet.» zum Beitrag