Studying in Germany after graduating from university is increasingly attracting the attention of international students, including Vietnam. With high-quality education, attractive support policies and open job opportunities, Germany has become an ideal destination for those who want to improve their expertise and develop their careers after graduating from university. So should you? Study in Germany after graduating from university no? What are the important things you need to know before making a decision? Let's SHD Academy Find out in the article below.

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Should I study abroad in Germany after graduating from university?

To improve their education after graduating from university, bachelors often choose to study abroad in advanced countries to continue their master's studies. This not only helps to expand their professional knowledge, receive an internationally recognized degree, but also expands their job opportunities and builds a network with experts in the field.

Among the countries with the leading education systems in Europe, Germany stands out with its top quality training and many attractive support policies for international students. Especially, fields such as medicine, engineering electricity and electronics, administration restaurant - hotel There are currently many English-taught programs that attract a large number of international students. If you are studying or planning to develop in these fields, studying in Germany after graduating from university is an option worth considering.

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Study abroad programs in Germany after graduation

Studying in Germany after graduating from university, you can choose from two training programs including master's, doctoral or degree conversion. In particular, degree conversion in Germany is of great interest because it brings many opportunities and benefits to students. This is a program that allows students who have graduated and have certificates and vocational degrees abroad to convert to the same professional degree in Germany. Professions that can convert degrees in Germany include medicine and health care; engineering; education; law and justice; arts and culture; construction and architecture; economics and management; natural sciences or crafts. 

To complete the degree conversion process, students need to take additional courses, take certification exams or receive additional training to meet German requirements. This is to ensure that students have the necessary knowledge and skills to work in Germany. After converting the degree, they can easily find a stable job in Germany with an attractive income, good social security and open career development opportunities. 

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Conditions for studying in Germany after graduating from university

To be able to study abroad in Germany after graduating from university, students need to meet the following conditions: 

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Study abroad profile in Germany after graduation

Basically, you need to prepare the following necessary documents to Complete application for studying in Germany after graduating from university:

• ID card/CCCD card (notarized photo).
• Copy of birth certificate.
• Resume (clearly stating your education and work history).
• Ordinary passport (submit original)
• High school diploma
• College/University Diploma
• College/University transcript.
• Training Program at College/University.
• Documents verifying internship, work experience, certificates of merit, etc.
• IELTS certificate from 6.5 or above or corresponding German certificate as required.
• APS Certificate.
• Other certificates required such as GRE or GMAT.
• Original Criminal Record No. 1: Submit after obtaining German B1 certificate.
• Practice license (if any).

Note: The above documents must be notarized and translated into English or German. In addition, most schools in Germany do not accept applications directly but will receive them through an intermediary unit, Uni-assist. Therefore, if you apply to study in Germany yourself after graduation, you need to submit it to Uni-assist for admission review. If you are qualified, your application will continue to be sent to the schools for review.

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SHD Career – Connecting Vietnamese human resources with the German labor market

SHD Career is a unit under the SHD ecosystem, specializing in providing diploma conversion services and connecting Vietnamese human resources with the German labor market. With experience and deep understanding of the international market, SHD Career is committed to supporting candidates to meet the degree standards prescribed by Germany, increase the visa approval rate and work at prestigious, leading enterprises in Germany.

In addition, SHD Career also provides career consulting services, guides work processes and accompanies candidates throughout the process of adapting to the new environment. We always strive to bring optimal solutions, helping Vietnamese workers build a solid career in Germany.

To best support students, SHD has built a comprehensive career development roadmap in Germany for students with 4 outstanding benefits.:

1. Connecting cooperation

• SHD builds close cooperative relationships with local authorities in Vietnam, representatives of German states, leading German educational institutions and businesses. From there, it not only opens up attractive job opportunities with guaranteed output for students but also commits to full benefits of accommodation, administrative procedure support and necessary conditions, helping students feel secure in studying and developing a long-term career in Germany. 
• Thanks to a network of partners with more than 40 German enterprises and constantly expanding, SHD confidently commits to providing students with jobs immediately after graduation with attractive income, helping young people confidently enter the international labor market and develop their future careers.
• Honored to be recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City as an excellent non-public educational institution for two consecutive school years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024), affirming top quality service.
• In addition, SHD is the pioneer in bringing Vietnamese leaders to Germany for a visit and work, demonstrating the care and concern of local leaders and SHD staff for young human resources, strongly affirming the commitment to comprehensively accompany students from Vietnam to Germany. At the same time, affirming SHD's leading reputation in connecting international cooperation. 

2. Pioneer in financial support

• SHD is proud to be a pioneer in providing practical financial solutions for students. By officially signing a cooperation agreement with Shinhan Bank to implement the "Companionship Tuition" program, SHD opens up opportunities to help students access preferential loans more easily.
• In addition, thanks to close coordination with the authorities of the Mekong Delta provinces, SHD has deployed financial loan packages from 150 to 200 million VND through the Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) and reputable credit institutions such as the Social Policy Bank to support students in provinces such as An Giang, Tra Vinh, Ben Tre, and Soc Trang.
• This solution not only helps reduce the financial burden for parents and students but also opens up opportunities for students to realize their dream of studying vocational training in Germany.

3. Comprehensive ecosystem

• Comprehensive ecosystem with German language training services, TELC test coordination, career orientation, interview training with businesses, visa interviews and legal support for students until graduation and stable jobs in Germany. 
• Transparent design process with clear costs, close connection between services, helping students have a seamless, uninterrupted learning and working experience.
• SHD is committed to accompanying students on their journey to conquer their career goals, helping young people easily integrate into the international environment and build a sustainable career in Germany.

4. Personalize your learning and career path

• SHD provides vocational training courses, helping students gain practical experience and discover themselves. Through this, students will recognize their strengths and identify fields that match their passion, thereby strengthening their choice of suitable majors.
• Based on individual abilities and labor market trends in Germany, SHD guides and advises on personalized learning paths for each student. Thereby, students are supported to maximize their strengths, while meeting the human resource needs of the international market.
• Understanding that “integration” is the key to success, SHD organizes exchange sessions and activities to explore German culture, from customs, cuisine to daily life skills. These experiences not only help students get acquainted with the new environment but also understand how to communicate and work with Germans. Thanks to that, students feel more confident when entering life in Germany, ready to build a long-term career in a promising international environment.
• Up to now, more than 99% SHD students have successfully integrated into Germany, quickly adapted and demonstrated their ability to study and work effectively, receiving high appreciation from businesses. This once again affirms the outstanding quality in consulting, career orientation and cultural and skill preparation for SHD students.

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Some frequently asked questions

Conditions for a work visa in Germany?

To get a work visa in Germany, you need to meet the following conditions:

• Your degree must be recognized in Germany or equivalent to a degree from a German university. 
• If you work in a field that requires a license to practice, such as medicine, you will need a valid license to practice.
• You must have an employment contract or a job offer from a company in Germany.

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What do you need to get an EU blue card?

To apply for an EU Blue Card in Germany, you need to meet the following requirements:

• You need a German degree or a foreign university education qualification recognized in Germany.
• You have received a specific job offer from a company in Germany.
• The job you take on must be related to your qualifications and expertise.
• Your total annual income must be at least 58,400 Euros (about 1.6 billion VND). 

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Study in Germany after graduating from university is a great opportunity that not only helps you improve your education and skills but also brings stable job opportunities and career development in the future. Hopefully, this article has helped you gain more useful information about studying in Germany after graduating from university, from which you can consider and make a choice that suits your orientation. To learn more about German vocational study abroad program, please refer to the section News study abroad in Germany belong to SHD Academy to update the latest information.