Building your career in Germany
Germany needs skilled people, and many AMU graduates have built careers here in engineering, IT, research, medicine, finance and more. This page gives you the main routes and the official sources to check. Rules change regularly, so always confirm details on the official sites below.
Main routes
| Route | For whom | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Study in Germany | Bachelor's or Master's students | DAAD · APS certificate via APS India |
| PhD and research | Graduates aiming for research careers | DAAD PhD database · EURAXESS |
| EU Blue Card or skilled worker visa | Graduates with a job offer | Make it in Germany |
| Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) | Skilled workers looking for a job in Germany | Make it in Germany |
| Nursing and healthcare | Nurses and health professionals | Recognition in Germany |
Three steps to take early
- Check degree recognition. Look up your university and degree in anabin and check whether your profession is regulated on Recognition in Germany.
- Start learning German now. Even B1 opens far more doors, especially outside IT. See Educational Resources.
- Talk to alumni. Browse our Job and Referral Portal or request a mentor.
From our sessions
Global Academic Pathways (April [2025]) was an online session on PhD and post-doctoral opportunities in Europe for aspiring researchers. Read more.
Higher Studies in Germany: [date and recording link]
Official links
- Make it in Germany, the federal government's portal for skilled workers
- German Embassy New Delhi visa information, including visa types and appointments
- Federal Employment Agency, with information about jobs and work permits