Foreign students who graduate a German university program qualify for specialised residence permits designed to give you plenty of time to find a job and launch your career. Here's how to stay.
Paul Krantz - paul.krantz@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 24 Aug 2026 14:50 CET
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Students seen in a lecture hall at a Berlin university. Graduates in Germany can take advantage of special residence permits to remain while seeking work. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Peter Kneffel
Foreign students who graduate a German university program qualify for specialised residence permits designed to give you plenty of time to find a job and launch your career. Here's how to stay.
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