🇩🇪 Courses in Germany with the 18-Month Job-Seeker Permit — Full List with Fees in INR
239 real courses in Germany that qualify for a post-study work pathway based on programme duration — with tuition fees converted to INR and a direct link to every course's full page, which shows its own computed work-permit length. Showing the cheapest 60.
| Programme | University | Fee/yr (INR) | Duration | Post-Study Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Languages and Cultures | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Atmospheric Science | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Betriebswirtschaft (Business Administration) | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| British and American Cultures: Texts and Media | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Buddhist Studies | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Chemistry | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Communication and Journalism Research for a Sustainable Society | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Economics | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| English as a World Language (ENGAGE) | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Ethiopian Studies (äthiopistik) | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Europastudien/European Studies | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| European and International Law (MEIL) | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 1 year | 18 months |
| Health Economics & Health Care Management | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Human Rights and Democratisation | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Indology and Tibetology | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Industrial Mathematics | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Innovation, Business and Sustainability (MIBAS) | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Integrated Climate System Sciences | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Intellectics: The Science of AI | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Intelligent Adaptive Systems | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| International Taxation | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Journalism, Media and Globalisation | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Languages and Cultures of Southeast-Asia | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Law and Economics (EMLE) | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 1 year | 18 months |
| Law and Economics of the Arab Region | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 1 year | 18 months |
| Law of the Sea and International Environmental Law | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 1 year | 18 months |
| Manuskriptkulturen/Manuscript Cultures | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Science | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Mathematical Physics | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Mathematics | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| MathMods - Mathematical Modelling in Engineering | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Molecular Life Sciences | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Molecular Plant Science | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Molecular Biology | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 1 year | 18 months |
| Ocean and Climate Physics | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Peace and Security Studies | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Physics | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Political Science | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Politics, Economics, Philosophy | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Psychology | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| South Asian Studies | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Tibetan Studies | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Versicherungsrecht (Insurance Law) | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 1 year | 18 months |
| Wood Science | University of Hamburg | ₹0.7L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Ai in Biomedicine | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Ai in Society | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Aerospace | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Aerospace | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 3 years | 18 months |
| Aerospace Engineering | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Agrifood Economics Policy and Regulation | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Agricultural Biosciences | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 3 years | 18 months |
| Agrosystem Sciences | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Architecture | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 3 years | 18 months |
| Architecture | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Automotive Engineering | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Biochemistry | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 2 years | 18 months |
| Biochemistry | Technical University of Munich | ₹5.5L | 3 years | 18 months |
Post-Study Work in Germany — Frequently Asked Questions
Which courses in Germany qualify for post-study work rights?+
239 real courses in Germany on this site qualify for a post-study work pathway based on their programme duration — see the full list below. Post-study work length is generally tied to how long your programme runs, so a longer programme (e.g. a 2-year Master's) usually earns a longer work permit than a short certificate.
What is Job-seeker residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche) in Germany?+
Graduates from an eligible programme in Germany can typically apply for the Job-seeker residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche). The exact duration depends on your specific programme's length and level — see each course's own page for its computed duration (e.g. "African Languages and Cultures" at University of Hamburg would qualify for around 18 months). Confirm current eligibility rules with the relevant immigration authority or your Jaivik Overseas counsellor before applying, as rules can change.
Does post-study work lead to permanent residency in Germany?+
Post-study work experience can strengthen a later skilled migration or points-based application in many countries, but eligibility rules vary and change — confirm current requirements with the relevant immigration authority or your Jaivik Overseas counsellor before making decisions based on PR prospects.
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