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Can I Work While Studying in Germany?

Posted on March 18, 2021 by KC Raj

Germany is one of the most attractive countries in Europe from both educational and professional perspectives. Germany is known for innovative employment opportunities in automation and engineering fields. In addition to this, Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates across Europe. Often, students desire to work part-time jobs for generating secondary income while they study in Germany; however, they need to realize that there are different conditions for different students who desire to work in Germany while completing their studies.

If you are a student from the European Union, European Economic Area, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, or Norway,  you are treated as a German student; thus, you will have free access to Germany’s job market. Students from these areas can work up to twenty hours a week while studying. Yet, if students exceeds said hours, they would need to pay into the German social security system and encounter a negative impact on their studies.

If you are not from any of the areas mentioned above, then also you can work in Germany alongside studying. You can either work for 120 full days or 240 half days per year. However, if you work as a student assistant or research assistant in your own university, this limit is not applicable to you. You need to notify the Alien Registration Office if you take any sort of job along with study.

It is to be noted that non-students can not work in self-employed or freelancing jobs.

Students have the opportunity to earn up to €450 per month tax-free while studying in Germany. However, if you make more than the stated amount, you will be subjected to income tax practices and automatic tax deductions. Employers can withhold income tax despite paying a lower salary; yet, they can reclaim the deducted amount after submitting the income tax statement.

To find work in Germany, it is recommended that you have proficiency in the German language or have completed an internship during your studies. Additionally, if you study any other language or opt for other preparatory courses, the eligibility criteria for getting jobs may be stricter. International students studying in Germany can work in their lecture-free periods only by getting document consent from the Federal Employment Agency and concerned foreign authority.

Compliance with the Federal Law is essential for international students while working and studying simultaneously in Germany. The core reason for the same is that non-compliance can lead to being expelled from the country. Thus, it is highly recommended that international students explore the regulations applied to their part-time working, conform to the rules, and acquire the permit to work from concerning bodies. It is also to be noted that working within the university has different working hours and wages, as individuals work for longer hours with higher pay. However, getting a part-time job in German universities is not very easy as the quality standards in universities are very high. Outside universities, students can work as support staff and waiters at cafes, English tutors, and production assistants for the number of hours stated above.  

There are ample provisions of free education in Germany as Germans, Europeans, and citizens of any other country can study in Germany without paying the tuition fees. These provisions apply to almost all the study programs functioning in public universities. There is only one condition for international students: they need to get a residential permit before arriving in Germany and finish their course in Germany itself. The core reason for which students from any country can get free education in Germany is that German culture works on the belief that education should not be treated as a commercial product, rather it should be delivered as a noble service; which is only possible by providing free access to higher education to the students. In addition to this, free education in Germany also supports its economic growth and welfare. International students desiring to opt for free education in Germany can contact KCR Consultants to learn more.

In recent years, dedicated legislation was passed that allowed public universities to charge a nominal tuition fee of 1,000 euros annually. However, only a few exceptional public universities can charge this tuition fee. Additionally, Germany’s governmental bodies have also understood the social and economic benefits pertaining to immigration and international students. Concerning this context, Germany has developed an ideal environment for studying, working and staying in the country for international students. Due to this reason, no general tuition fee is charged to foreigners.

You might think that as universities do not charge tuition fees, they might not be very good or lack resources to deliver qualitative education. However, it is far from the truth, as German universities are considered to be among the world’s best educational institutions. Thus, as an international student, you can expect to gain world-class educational facilities and high-quality teaching. Additionally, Germany has strict standards for educational providers, due to which teachers are highly accredited and knowledgeable. A degree from a renowned German university is respected around the world; thus, it attracts varied career choices and professional opportunities for all sort of students.

Additionally, charges that international students might need to bear while studying in Germany are also comparatively very low. The general overview of the cost of living that international students need to bear in Germany is presented in the following table:

Particulars Average Cost per Month
Rent and Utilities 300 to 500 euros
Food and Drink 200 to 250 euros
Health Insurance 100 euros
Phone and Internet 30 euros
Leisure and Hobbies 50 to 100 euros

International students can also opt for scholarships in Germany with the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD). The German Academic Exchange Services serves as an official scholarship database that allows international students to search for suitable scholarships options that they can opt for concerning their desired services and personal traits. 

University of Exeter makes international student scholarship and admissions news

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Admissions.Blog

University of Exeter, a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, has shared some exciting news for prospective international students: a new scholarship opportunity.

The UK university, which has four campuses – Streatham and St Luke’s (both of which are in Exeter) and Truro and Penryn (both of which are in Cornwall), is offering a range of full, £10,000 and £5,000 tuition fee scholarships for international fee-paying students starting in September 2021. These undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarships are on offer across a number of academic programs. In particular, Global Excellence Scholarships recognize high academic achievement and assist students in accessing Exeter’s dynamic teaching and learning community. For more information click here.

Yet, news of Exeter’s international student scholarships isn’t all there is to report from the southwest of England. Exeter is also currently running a number of online live chats for a number of undergraduate programs. These live chats are a chance to talk to a current student and, where available, a member from an academic department from the subject a student is interested in studying. Students can ask any questions about course content, teaching, assessment, applying and student life at Exeter. To find dates and sign up for such a chat click here.

Meanwhile, if a chat isn’t enough for you, but you can’t make it to Exeter’s campus in person, the university’s new virtual tours are the next best thing. These 360 Virtual Campus Tours of Exeter’s impressive campuses in Devon and Cornwall allow students to take a look around the university’s accommodations, sports centre, library, seminar rooms, and lecture theaters. To learn and experience more of Exeter and its campuses, we recommend perusing the university’s YouTube channel.

With so much valuable information at your fingertips online, there’s not better time to seriously consider studying at Exeter.

Tufts now offers international gap-years and semesters to high school applicants

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Craig

While Tufts University in Massachusetts is best known as a very selective research university that offers a diversity of strong undergraduate degree programs, it also offers two First-Year Global Programs that could be great experiences for students looking for a novel start to their undergraduate studies. Both of these programs offer the opportunity to live and work overseas with a cohort of other Tufts students while supporting a community organization, living with a local host family, and discovering the world beyond the borders of the United States of America.

A First-Year Fall Semester Abroad: The Tufts Civic Semester

  • Civic Semester participants take classes together on the Tufts campus in August before departing for one of two service locations (Peru or China) where they study the local language and work part-time at a community organization.
  • Students return to campus for their Spring term with a full semester of academic credit, allowing them to graduate in four years.
  • Civic Semester is a student’s first semester of college, and tuition and fees cover all expenses, including the option to utilize financial aid awards.

A Gap Year Before Tufts: The Tufts 1+4 Bridge Year Program

  • Tufts 1+4 is a year of full-time international work before students begin their four years of study on campus.
  • In one of four countries (Uruguay, India, Brazil, or Ecuador) across the globe, students make a difference on an issue they care about, have time to explore new interests, and return with a deeper sense of self and a broader perspective on the world.
  • The Tufts 1+4 program offers full financial support for any student who is admitted to the program and qualifies for Tufts financial aid at any level.

If you are interested in one of these unique programs, you should indicate interest in them on your first-year application to Tufts. You will have the chance to apply for them on the Tufts applicant portal once you submit your Tufts application or at any time once you have been accepted to Tufts University.

For more information, contact [email protected]edu.

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