Germany’s acute labour crisis has prompted the country to seek international students, particularly from India, to fill critical gaps. With approximately 43,000 Indian students studying in German universities, Germany has implemented a law doubling their work hours to 20 per week.
German society’s aging population is projected to create a shortage of seven million skilled workers by 2035. To address this issue, Germany has enacted the Skilled Immigration Act, which aims to attract skilled individuals and cultivate a talent pool. The demand for skilled workers is particularly high in hospitality, healthcare, IT, and engineering sectors.
Indian students, renowned for their engineering expertise, form the largest group of international students in Germany. Their presence aligns with Germany’s reputation for engineering products. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) emphasizes the importance of making the German labour market attractive to Indian students to fill the growing gap in skilled workers.
While the opportunity to work during studies in Germany is seen as promising by Indian students, they acknowledge that practical implementation requires improvement. This development presents a golden opportunity for Indians seeking post-study work experience and potential permanent residency in a European country.
