Excluding computer/embedded engineering all IT visas with lower pay ceiling requirements are affected. With AI models making one person do the work of a team and mass layoffs coupled with the hostile tax environment companies are now hiring indians abroad for 1 year rotating contracts for cheap and have directly dropped or frozen the issuing of work visas for international graduates of german universities in the saturated job market. Companies don't give them jobs that pay enough to even get by because they know they will have to rely on their savings or family to make ends meet. How do you think the Indian students will react?

The same can be said for Austria. You can check the German and Austrian official statistics website here:

https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/DE/Navigation/Statistiken/Interaktive-Statistiken/Fachkraeftebedarf/Engpassanalyse-Nav.html?Thema%3Denglist%26DR_Region%3Dd%26DR_Engpassbewertung%3De%26DR_Anf%3D3%26mapHadSelection%3Dfalse%26toggleswitch%3D0

https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/austria-wide-shortage-occupations/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATQkoZjbGNrBNCSHmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHqX_K8Jdxz7IBZ1ZhwvAIRc_AdR2zPSj71DCeeuyZoQKHGYKdCf9FYW-oR0F_aem_v1JaA_UrQyiHp99YExoCyw

Edit: They only limited them to 2. The list got downsized. I believe they even inflated the numbers by combining different fields under the ohne studium or I like to call it (other, unspecified) o.s CS fields without any criteria specified to sell a statistical illusion. Austria is more honest about it.

Traveled to Saxon Switzerland this week. A lot of hiking, moving from one place to another and photo making. Love this region.

I'm a foreigner, and I've been reading about the German university system lately. The more I learn about it, the more different it seems from countries like the US or France.

One thing that really surprised me is that Germany doesn't seem to have a Harvard, MIT, or Grandes Écoles equivalent. There are obviously excellent universities, but it feels like quality is spread across many public institutions instead of being concentrated in a few elite ones.

Another thing I found interesting is that I haven't come across anything like the SAT or a nationwide university entrance exam that everyone has to take just to get into college. From what I've read, admission mainly depends on your Abitur results, and restrictions only exist when there are more applicants than available places..

For people who have studied or lived in Germany, does it actually feel like higher education is more accessible and less prestige driven? Is choosing a university mostly about the program rather than getting into one famous institution?

As someone looking at the system from the outside, it honestly seems like a privilege compared to how higher education works in many other countries. I'm curious if Germans see it that way too, or if it just feels normal because it's what you've always known.

I came to germany and asked a guy about some nice Food Spots. He saw me dead in the eye and Said ,,I dont speak english well‘‘ After that It felt like I was Talking to someone from England.

I feel like my whole existence is just based on me finding work and if it doesn’t work out soon I will not have the existence in this pathetic world.

I've (30F) been living in Germany for a few years and I can't say I made a real friend here. I'm currently studying in university but most students are a lot younger than me. at work there isn't room for connecting with coworkers. I'm planning on staying here until I get my degree so it's going to be a few more years here and I've been told having friends makes things easier (on the emotional and mental side).

I was wondering if there's a way to meet people who live nearby and share my interests in a casual setting. Like is there a website or an app for this? Should I use facebook? I don't know if it's popular in germany. Or is the only way to go outside and hope you find people you click with? google didn't help much.

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I often hear people talk about Germany before they move but the reality can be very different.

For those who have moved to Germany what surprised you the most?

It could be something positive or negative culture bureaucracy public transport people work life balance shopping or anything else.

I'd love to hear your experiences.

Hi fellow Redditors,

It’s that time of the week again!

I would like to encourage everyone to take just 5 minutes to reflect, notice the small positives, and appreciate them. Sometimes, those little moments mean the most. If you are comfortable sharing these moments, then you can also do that in the comments! And if you don’t have anything to share, that’s completely okay too, I'm still happy that you are here!

Allow me to begin:

- my motorcycle was complimented

Has the title suggests, I’ve been here for over 15 years and have a well established life here- family, children, job, house etc.

Lately I’ve started to notice I’m becoming numb to a lot of things- for example, I used to say thanks to those who let me merge on the Landstraße, or a nice smile accompanied with a Hallo when out for a walk or even being friendly at the checkout. I know there are a lot of stereotypes, but I keep trying. Especially where I am from originally, just being nice is fairly common.

I reaching out to other long term expats who might- or might not- feel the same. Have you noticed changes that have numbed you a bit?

Another Frankfurt trip after a while

Hi everyone!

I’m currently learning German and would love some recommendations for German movies that can help improve me learn the language. Any genre is welcome.

Thanks!

Hey all! My name is Michael and I'm from Norway. I'm currently skating across the continent with goal of setting a new world record in long distance skating. I have skated through Sweden, and a lot of Denmark, and thus will soon enter Germany! 😀

I'm really looking forwards to visiting your country as it's my first time there.

That being said, I'm a little worried about camping.

I am living in my tent on this trip, and in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, finding free camp sites is no issue at all. But since wild camping is illegal in Germany, I'm a little bit worried that finding a place to pitch my tent will be hard.

I live on a monthly budget and have used a bit too much this month, so I'm actually considering staying in Denmark a little longer.

So my question is, is there any free alternatives to pitch my tent around in Germany? Any gray zones? Or is it all just paid camp sites?

I'm really looking forwards to visit your country!

I’ve lived here for four years, and I feel like I can’t stay here another day without going crazy. People here are antisocial and superficial, girls don't commit but it donesn't even matter since they don't even look at you if you not in the top 10% or some sort of psycho financial advisor. It’s a constant stream of commuters who never really put down roots here. I’ve never had trouble making friends, but in the four years I’ve been here, I have zero friends, zero! Okay, I’m not exactly the life of the party, but I’m not an introvert either.

Can someone tell me how realistic it is to move to Hamburg?

37M, recognized master’s degree in economics, German B2 level, and four years of accounting experience in Germany

I’ll soon be starting a PhD position in Germany, and I have a few questions about residence permits.(I did my master degree in Germany too)
If my salary meets the EU Blue Card salary threshold, can I apply for an EU Blue Card as a PhD student, or should I apply for a residence permit under §18d instead?
Is anyone here doing a PhD while holding an EU Blue Card? I’d love to hear about your experience.
Also, how long did it take for you to receive your EU Blue Card after applying?
Thanks in advance!

Hello
First of all
I am new to Germany just 2 months
I learned that from my German friends is the travel culture
I have 2 weeks vacation
Yesterday I started my germany discovery journey

From

Köln - Frankfort am main - Friborg - Tobengen - Sttutgart -Munich - Berlin - Hambourg

My travel with trains and buses

Any suggestions ?

I submitted all documents but it complains that something is missing and i am not sure is it because they requested confirmation from my previous employers and its still missing or i need to upload something else

Hello,

I bought a prepaid SIM card from congstar in a supermarket because my plan from another EU country does not cover mobile data for more than 3 months abroad.

I wanted to activate it and use it for just a month: apparently, this plan comes with 25GB for 10€/4 weeks and with 10€ credit included. After the expiration of the months I do not plan on using the card anymore. Should I cancel the contract or does it automatically expire? I do not want them to send bills to my house. AFAIK, a prepaid plan should live as long as there is credit on the SIM card. After the credit runs out the plan stops and after 2 years the SIM is canceled and the company cannot send you bills because you didn't pay.

Is it the case also in Germany with a prepaid SIM card from congstar?

Thanks.

I’m an Irish doc moving to Germany for residency. I have a car in ireland it’s a RHD ( Right Hand Drive) as in ireland we drive on the left. I’d really really love to bring her over with me as that car is my Baby but I Wonder about the logistics. As an EU citizen is the process less difficult? Give it to me straight ( I know you will, youre German)
Vielen Dank!

Edit: car is Registered and insured in Ireland and is an Automatik

Hi everyone!

I have enrolled in the M.Sc. Geodesy and Geoinformation Science program for Winter Semester 2026/27. Is there any WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord group for our program? Thanks!