Counselling
Working during your studies
Whether it's an internship, part-time job, mini-job or voluntary work - set sail for your professional practical experience during your studies!
Have you heard about the EPS and internships abroad with Erasmus+? Find out about all your options at the International Office.
International students from countries outside the EU
- max. 140 days or 240 half days per year
- no restriction for student part-time jobs such as ‘Hiwi-Jobs’ at the university
- max. 20h/week during the lecture period (more possible during semester breaks after individual agreement with employer)
International students from EU countries
- max. 20h/week during the lecture period (more possible during semester breaks after individual agreement with employer)
- same regulations as for local students
Working after your studies
Looking for a job?
-> Residence permit for the purpose of finding a job
(In Kiel, please make an appointment to visit the Immigration Office in person).
- The residence permit is initially issued for 12 months and can be extended for a maximum of 6 months. (-> depends on your securing of livelihood)
- You have 18 months from receiving your last exam result to find a job in the field of your qualifications. This period cannot be extended.
- During your search, you can carry out any kind of work to secure your livelihood. There is no limit to your working hours as long as they are within the framework of German labour law.
Proofs you need for your appointment:
- Valid passport
- Certificate of registration
- Proof of graduation from a university (degree certificate, transcript or certificate from the educational institution)
- For foreign university degrees: Notification of recognition or comparability of the university degree or a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)
- Proof of valid health insurance
- Proof of financial security for living expenses (e.g. employment contract and payslips, bank statements, declaration of commitment by a third party)
- Current biometric photo
Ressources:
- Legal basis: § 20 AufenthG - Einzelnorm
- Website of Kiel City: Verlängerung der Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche für Fachkräfte mit akademischer Ausbildung beantragen
- Website of the Federal Gouvernment of Germany: Job search opportunity card
Already have a job offer?
-> Residence permit for the purpose of taking up employment
(In Kiel, please make an appointment to visit the Immigration Office in person).
Proofs you need for your appointment:
- Valid passport
- Current residence permit
- Registration certificate
- Tenancy agreement
- Proof of valid health insurance
- Current biometric photo
- Original of the employment contract or binding job offer (the employment contract must show that the salary is sufficient to cover living expenses; will be checked by the Federal Employment Agency).
- Original of the certificate of successfully completed university education
- if applicable also:
- Notification of recognition or comparability of the university degree
- Certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)
Ressources:
- Legal basis: § 18 AufenthG - Einzelnorm, § 18a AufenthG - Einzelnorm, § 18b AufenthG - Einzelnorm,
- Website of Kiel City: Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Beschäftigung als Fachkraft mit akademischer Ausbildung beantragen
- Website of the Federal Gouvernment of Germany: Work visa for qualified professionals
-> Blue Card EU
(In Kiel, please make an appointment to visit the Immigration Office in person).
Proofs you need for your appointment:
- Valid passport
- Current residence permit
- Registration certificate
- Tenancy agreement
- Proof of valid health insurance
- Current biometric photo
- Original of the employment contract or binding job offer (the employment contract must show that the salary is sufficient to cover living expenses; will be checked by the Federal Employment Agency).
- Proof of required minimum salary 43.759,80€ gross (university degree max. 3 years old)
- Original of the certificate of successfully completed university education
- if applicable also:
- Notification of recognition or comparability of the university degree
- Certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)
Ressources:
- Legal basis: § 18 AufenthG - Einzelnorm, § 18g AufenthG - Einzelnorm
- Website of Kiel City: Blue Card
- Website of the Federal Gouvernment of Germany: EU Blue Card
Want to start your own business?
- Also check out our StartUp Office at Kiel UAS and get free advice on all topics relating to start-ups and self-employment.
- Website of the Federal Gouvernment of Germany: Visa for self-employment
Take a look at our page Job fairs and Job portals. Here you will find events and links to make your job search easier.
- Make it in Germany: Prospects after graduation
- DAAD: Career Planning - DAAD
- Multilingual gross/net salary calculator
- Check minimum wages in Germany here: Entgeltatlas
- Immigration Office Kiel: zuwanderung@kiel.de
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit to look for a job with an academic qualification: Verlängerung der Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche für Fachkräfte mit akademischer Ausbildung beantragen
- Apply for a residence permit for employment with an academic qualification: Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Beschäftigung als Fachkraft mit akademischer Ausbildung beantragen
International Office:
- General questions about finding a job
- Visa and residence permit
Independent counselling centers:
- Labour law in Germany: Faire Integration Kiel
- Residence law: Jugendmigrationsdienst Kiel
- Federal Government hotline for working and living in Germany: Entry, residence and employment
- Telephone: 030 1815-1111
- Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00
Career counselling by the city of Kiel:
- Kiel.Works – Kiwi-Kiel
- Jobcenter Kiel, on the FH Campus (information on the website of our Study Guidance)
Startup/ Company foundation:
