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Your chance in Europe

Europe – a plus for the future

International experience is a big plus when starting a professional career. Open borders in the European Union and a convenient infrastructure make this experience possible for you. Well-developed exchange programmes, state-of-the-art universities and extraordinary cultural diversity are among the most important advantages.

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Career start

Wer gut vernetzt ist, fasst leichter Fuß in einem neuen Land.
How to get your career off to a good start
Starting a life in Germany? We name all the important contact points, and Diana and Elisabet tell you what you need to know.
Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz: Deutschland erleichtert die Migration von Fachkräften.
Skilled workers
Skilled personnel welcome
Since 2020 the Skilled Immigration Act has made migration to Germany easier for skilled workers.
Fachkräfte haben in Deutschland gute Chancen.
The steps to getting a job in Germany
What are my chances? How do I find a suitable job? Do I need a visa? Find out here.

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Study

Mit einem Studium in der EU stehen dir alle Türen offen.
No borders to studying in Europe
If you want to study in Europe, you have many possibilities. Two YouTubers tell you about their experience.
Borders only on paper
It is a highly successful European project: for 30 years now, the EU Erasmus Programme has been enabling EU students, apprentices, interns and academics to spend periods abroad.
Robotik ist eine wichtige Zukunftstechnologie
Studying innovation
You can learn inventiveness: here are the most exciting new study programmes in Germany.

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Better studying
Better studying
Goethe Institut: „The EU Erasmus program makes it easier for students to spend a semester abroad. This also benefits many cities. “
Fürs Studium gekommen
Came to study, stayed for the balance
„Actually, I came to Germany with an Erasmus scholarship, but I’ve found myself in Bayreuth. So I decided to finish my studies here and start a new life.“
Europäische Hochschulen für mehr Zusammenhalt in Europa
European Universities for greater cohesion in Europe
DAAD: „European Universities Initiative is designed to promote excellence, innovation and inclusion in higher education."
Erasmus – die neue Programmgeneration
Erasmus – the new programme generation
DAAD: Erasmus is the EU’s success story: in 2017, the programme recorded the most participants ever – 800,000 young people received funding.
Warum ist der Wissenschaftsstandort Deutschland so beliebt bei internationalen Studierenden?
Wissenschaft weltoffen: “Germany is one of the top host countries in the world”
Alumniportal Deutschland: „Why is Germany so popular among international students as a location for science and research? Dr Jan Kercher, DAAD, has the answers."
Das BIBB unterstützt europäische Länder aktiv im Prozess der Entwicklung ihres Berufsbildungssystems.
European Alliance for Apprenticeships
BIBB: „BIBB actively supports other European countries in the development process of their vocational education and training systems.“
Die duale Berufsausbildung kombiniert theoretisches Wissen mit praktischer Erfahrung.
Dual vocational training system
Make It in Germany: „Dual vocational training programmes combine theoretical knowledge and practical experience."

Education and Training

Eine Ausbildung kombiniert in Deutschland Theorie und Praxis.
Starting a career: training in the EU
Vocational training in an EU country has many advantages. Ralf Hermann from BIBB and some YouTubers tell you about this path.
Ausbildung in der Automobilindustrie
Career start in Germany
More than 330 professions to choose from: here’s how you find a training place in Germany.
German model
Worldwide demand
Dual training worldwide
The German model of dual education is catching on worldwide

Quick facts

447,7 million people live in the 27 member states of the European Union.
24 official languages reflect the cultural diversity of the European Union.
95 million EU citizens speak German as their native language.
20 member states have the common currency, the euro.
17 million EU citizens are living, working or studying in another member state.
14,5 billion euros account for the total GDP of the EU.
13,7 per cent of global foreign trade is carried out by the EU.

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Das BIBB unterstützt europäische Länder aktiv im Prozess der Entwicklung ihres Berufsbildungssystems. European Alliance for Apprenticeships
Die duale Berufsausbildung kombiniert theoretisches Wissen mit praktischer Erfahrung. Dual vocational training system

Internship

Bharat kam als Praktikant nach Deutschland.
5 reasons for an internship in the EU
An internship in Europe is always a good choice. Bharat from India followed this path – and found happiness.
Praktikum in Deutschland: Einstieg ins Berufsleben.
How to find an internship in Germany
Where do you start looking for an internship that suits? There are several avenues to pursue. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Umgang mit Traktoren und Tieren im Agrartechnik-Praktikum.
Discover your dream job in the neighbouring country
Young people from Germany and Poland benefit from work experience in the neighbouring country, but so do companies.

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