Germany Aims to Attract Indian Students to Address Labor Market Gaps

Key Points 

1. 43,000 Indian students studying in Germany for the winter semester 2022-23
2. Introduction of the new law Skilled Immigration Act
3. A smoother way for getting jobs in the German market
4. 60% of students enrolled in Engineering, 22% in Law, Management, and Social Studies

Detailed News 

As per latest German educational news, the number of Indian students has been significantly high in Germany. With 43,000 Indian students in the nation in 2023, the need is to make the German labour market suitable and attractive for students.

According to the latest German educational news, the number of Indian students in Germany has significantly increased. Furthermore, data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany reveals a 26% increase in Indian students compared to the past year. Furthermore, Indian students comprise a major chunk of the German universities. Out of all the programs, Engineering has been most favored, with a percentage share of 60%, whereas Law, Management, and Social Studies stand at 22% and Mathematics & Natural Sciences at 14%.

This increases the need to address the issue of skilled workers in the German labour market. As per Dr Joybrato Mukherjee, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) president, “At 43000, Indian students form the largest number of international students in Germany. It is important to make the German labour market attractive for Indian students after they get their educational degrees to address the increasing gap in skilled workers in the German labour market.”

Additionally, according to the German educational news, last year’s conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will help Indian students find an easy way into the German labour market. Along with the incorporation of the latest Skilled Immigration Act, 1 March, Indian students will be able to build themselves successfully in their professional careers. 

International students from outside the European Union are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week, according to the German government. This will also allow students to decide whether to enroll in German universities who usually go to Germany to study but haven’t enrolled in any program. 

Furthermore, Dr. Mukherjee also stated that “For Indian students, who have got German degrees many of which are taught in English; the way to getting employment in Germany and other Schengen area countries is now more attractive. We believe in the concept of brain circulation rather than brain drain and we think that international students who are well qualified can follow a very successful professional career path in Germany,”

Conclusion

With the latest act in place, Indian students will have a better opportunity to enter the German labour market. Furthermore, it will also encourage more Indian students to enroll in German universities. 

We are looking forward to how this can help students successfully move ahead in their professional careers. Meanwhile, stay updated on student-related news with amber.