Germany

Several Scholarship options are available for international students from external organizations and universities. These scholarships not only help reduce the financial burden caused by daily expenses but also recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, and research abilities, allowing students to focus on their career development. The following are some of the scholarships international students can avail from external organizations and universities.

• DADD Scholarships
• Deutschlandstipendium
• Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship
• RWTH Aachen Exchange Scholarship
• TUM ASIA Scholarships
• Loschge Scholarship (Thermal Engineering)
• Konrad-Adenaurer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship
• Bayer Foundation Fellowships
• Eramus+ / Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

Those graduates who have completed their MBBS in Germany are eligible to work in Germany after their studies. International individuals can work for up to 18 months as part of their post-study work permit in Germany. During these 18 months, candidates can work on their own initiative and take on any type of work to support themselves, and once they secure a job relevant to their qualifications, applicants can apply for a long-term residence permit or an EU Blue Card. Since Germany faces a shortage of medical professionals, MBBS graduates have high chances of employability within the country, especially if fluent in the German language.

Applicants planning to study in Germany would require a German Student Visa for their entire duration of stay while completing their degree. The student visa would also allow students access to part-time work for 20 hours a week for the entire duration of the study or 120 full or 240 half days per year. Candidates should note that on completion of their study, they would be allowed an eighteen-month (18 months) post-study period to find employment in their field of study. Candidates will have to pay around EUR 110 (INR 11.2 K) as a visa application fee. Generally, the processing time for a Residence Permit visa is 3 months (8 to 12 weeks).