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Honest career check

After your Master's

A German degree opens doors, but nobody can promise you a job. Here are the legal facts and a live look at the job market for your target role — so you can decide with open eyes before you spend lakhs.

How many jobs are advertised for your role?

Source:Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) – Jobsuche

The rules

18 months to find a job after graduating

After successfully completing your studies in Germany you can get a residence permit for up to 18 months to look for a job that matches your qualification.

  • You must be able to support yourself during this time.
Source:§ 20 Residence Act (AufenthG) – job seeking· checked 9 Oct 2026

EU Blue Card salary thresholds (2026)

For an EU Blue Card in 2026 you need a job with a gross salary of at least €50,700 per year. A lower threshold of €45,935 per year applies to graduates whose degree is at most three years old and to shortage occupations.

  • The thresholds change every year. Check the current figures before you accept an offer.
Source:German Foreign Office – EU Blue Card visa information (thresholds as of 2026)· checked 9 Oct 2026· re-checked automatically 19 Oct 2026

What you can do now