Information for International Students

If you want to gain a foothold in the regional labour market, German language skills at level B2 are essential. Even if you find a job where English is the main language, it will make your everyday life much easier if you can speak German, e.g. for conversations with your colleagues or to make friends. The Language Centre at our university, for example, offers free German courses for students.

The German government has compiled all the information you need about visas while looking for a job in Germany here.

Previous work, practical and life experience as well as (non-German) language skills can be important components of an application for a specific job. Your application must also fulfil formal requirements. To provide you with the best possible support, you can find examples and tips for writing an application on our website,  as well as various counselling formats.

• International Office – Your contacts at the university for all questions relating to studying and living in Germany
• Studierendenwerk – for questions on legal, social or psychological issues
• Alumnibüro: Mentoring – Experiences of working JMU alumni
• Contact and information centre for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses (KIS) - Counselling and support for people with long-term or permanent impairments

• DAAD - Clearly organised information on part-time jobs, internships and career planning for international students in Germany.
• Studying in Germany - Comprehensive information on jobs and careers in Germany, including tips on job searches and applications.
• Study in Germany - A wide range of information on studying in Germany for international students
• Deutsches Studierendenwerk - Detailed information for international students on the topics of jobs and working during and after their studies.
• Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung - English-language brochure on applying for jobs and working in Germany with information on contracts and salary.
• Make it in Germany - Multilingual information on applying for jobs and working in Germany (for employees and start-ups).
• Alumniportal Deutschland - Job adverts and career information as well as networking and further education opportunities for international alumni.
• Research in Germany - Information platform for foreign researchers on funding and career opportunities in Germany.

• Foreigners' Registration Office of the City of Würzburg - Department responsible for issuing and renewing residence permits for all persons living in Würzburg who are not German citizens.
• Agentur für Arbeit Würzburg - The university team at the Agentur für Arbeit will help you to find a job in Germany after you have successfully completed your studies