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Working during studies How much are you allowed to work? Finding work Social insurance contributions and taxes - quite simple! With or without an income tax card? Working during studies Earning money alongside studying is a way of life for many students in Germany. The latest social survey carried out by the Deutsche Studentenwerke shows that in total around two thirds of all students go to work. For international students in particular a side job is an important means of subsistence. However, for students who do not come from the EU or EEA countries, work is restricted. Things are different for the majority of Europeans who practically stand on equal terms with German students and have free access to the job market. Two warnings: If you work too much and not in line with your qualifications, you lengthen the time of study. You should only use lecture-free time for going to work. The job market for students is getting more and more difficult; jobs are

Germany is one of the  most popular countries for study abroad , and with good reason. In fact, it has been cited as one of the most supportive countries for international students. For one, it tends to be a very inexpensive country to study abroad in, as overseas students pay the same tuition fees as local students, and many universities do not charge any tuition fees at all. Furthermore, English is becoming more and more common as the primary language for courses in Germany universities across the country, to the point where it is possible to earn your entire degree or complete your entire course in Germany without having to take a single class in German. However, if you are a student of German, there are still plenty of classes offered in the local language. You can even find  programs specific to German language immersion  if you're up for it! There are hundreds of universities in Germany, located across the country, and more than 10 of them rank in the top 200 worldwide.  W

Access to the German labour market Training in Germany Seeking employment in Germany Local employment office EURES Studying and working in Germany Blohm und Voss © Liesa Johannssen/photothek.net Access to the German labour market Foreign nationals other than European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals may reside in Germany for the purpose of taking up gainful employment if they have the required residence permit. To work in Germany they must in principle have a residence permit that explicitly authorizes them to do so. Australian, Israeli, Japanese, Canadian, South Korean, New Zealand and US citizens may obtain such a residence permit from the relevant foreigners authority also after their arrival in Germany. It is important to note, however, that they may not commence their intended employment until they have the permit. All other foreign nationals must apply for a work visa from their local German mission before coming to Ge

Depending on where you come from and how long you plan to stay here, you may need an entry visa for Germany. For detailed information about visa requirements, contact the German embassy or German consulate in your home country. You can find the address on the website of the German Federal Foreign Office.    Visa checklist Residence permit 1. Countries whose citizens require no entry visa 2. Countries whose citizens require a visa for stays longer than three months 3. Visa requirements for citizens from non-member countries Additional links   Visa checklist Submit your application early enough because visa processing can take several months and you won’t be able to enter the country without a valid visa. Apply for the correct visa! Tourist and language course visas cannot be converted into a "student visa”. With the wrong visa, you will be forced to leave the country at some point. Schedule your trip to Germany so that you have sufficient time to enrol and take care

In Mr. Porter’s view , strategy is all about escaping that model of “ perfect competition, ” and instead creating a strong position for your product or service that allows it to garner outsized profits. He cites five key competitive “forces” that will determine the ability of your product or service to achieve a strong strategic position: 1. Entry. How easy is it for others to enter your market ? Do newcomers face significant barriers, or do they expect sharp retaliation from existing competitors? Barriers to entry can include economies of scale, a highly differentiated product, large capital requirements for new entrants, large costs for customers to switch, limited access for newcomers to distribution channels, and government regulations or subsidies. 2. Threat of substitution . Are there other products and services that can easily be substituted for yours? Consider, for instance, what the rise of corn syrup did to the sugar industry, or what the iPod did to the CD business.