Germany has the most advanced science, technology and engineering in the world. This creates an attraction for many foreign students who want to study and work in Germany in this field.
Besides the golden opportunities at technical universities, dual vocational study abroad combining vocational training and practical work is also a good choice for many young people. In this article, URIAH introduces to you the “hot” jobs in the technical sector, as well as the conditions? costs? opportunities to study these jobs!
Human resource needs in technical professions
Germany today is famous for its leading economy in Europe, for its world-leading technical products, and for its rapidly aging population with an inverted population pyramid. Therefore, the shortage of young, formally trained workers in many professions is an inevitable consequence. This directly threatens the health of the economy as well as the sustainable development of the country in the future.
In an effort to find a young workforce trained in the shortage of occupations, in 2013 the German government signed and passed a new law for the first time. The law allows foreigners to participate in vocational training and work in Germany in up to 18 different occupations. Among them is the Engineering group. Machinery manufacturing and heavy industry have always been the foundation for creating Germany as the most powerful country in Europe and the world’s leading exporter.
Have you ever thought that you would study and work as a skilled technician in factories and corporations of the world’s number 1 industrial country? Have the opportunity to live, study and experience a completely new culture, cuisine, travel and in the near future settle down and build a long-term life in Germany, the place known as the heart of Europe.
URIAH Vietnam will work with you to make that wish come true!.
Technical occupations
? Build
? Mechanical ? Mechanical/Electronic
? Information technology
? Logistics
? Electricity ? Refrigeration
? Paint ? Wall ? Floor
URIAH Vietnam students studying construction in Germany were featured in German newspaper
Information on vocational training in Germany for technical occupations
1. Admission requirements
- Male/female from 18-30 years old.
- Graduated from high school in Vietnam
- Good healthy
- No criminal record
- Have German certificate from B1 or higher
2. Application documents and study abroad contract include:
- CV + 4 3×4 photos.
- Passport, ID card, Household registration: photocopy + original for comparison.
- Criminal record: original (request at the Provincial Department of Justice).
- High School Transcript and Diploma: photocopy + original for comparison.
- German language certificate from Goethe Institute or Hanoi University (if available).
- Vocational certificate or degree related to the profession you intend to study in Germany (if any): photocopy + original for comparison.
- Records related to continuous study and work from age 18 to present (confirmation of study and work if any).
- Health certificate for studying and working abroad.
During the application process, students may be required to provide additional documents as required by the competent authorities and the school at each time (URIAH will provide specific instructions).
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Roadmap of study steps according to the German vocational study abroad program in the technical sector
1. German language program to level B1 in Vietnam
Duration: usually lasts 6 months – 12 months depending on the student’s ability.
- URIAH Vietnam organizes German classes at appropriate levels for students in need, including A1-B1 study programs, exam preparation courses, “eat and sleep with German” courses, etc. to meet the needs and support students to quickly achieve their German language goals.
- Students who have a B1 certificate or higher do not have to participate in this program.
2. Processing application for technical vocational study in Germany
URIAH supports students to quickly process their applications for studying technical vocational training in Germany.
You just need to study German hard, pass B1 early, and let URIAH take care of all the paperwork, choose a good school, and a good employer from AZ!
3. Participate in a paid practical vocational training program (in Germany)
- Training period : 36 months.
- Admission : Normally September every year. For URIAH Vietnam, students can go to Germany earlier than the admission period, as long as they fully meet the requirements to complete the application. Students who go to Germany early can participate in small internship programs so they do not need ID card. This is also a good opportunity for students to integrate into German culture and improve their language and basic foundation before starting vocational training.
Benefits of international students participating in the program
- Completely free tuition during the 36-month vocational training period in Germany.
- Receive a practical salary during your training in Germany with an initial practical salary of 800 – 1200 Euro/month depending on the policy of each state. This salary will increase according to the school year and is clearly stated in the internship contract. This salary can completely cover all living expenses during the training period without having to work part-time.
- Legal overtime 10 hours/week with income from 8.5 Euro/hour.
- Full health insurance and tax. With the world’s best health care and social welfare system, insurance will cover all medical examination and treatment costs in case of any health problems.
- 100% job opportunities after graduation in Germany with total salary and benefits like Germans with pre-tax salary from 2300 – 3,000 Euro/month depending on the policy of each state. With this salary, after deducting tax and social insurance costs, employees will have from 1550 – 2084 Euro/month. (The author gives an example in the state of Sachsen, in 2018, the highest tax deduction level for unmarried people).
After 2 years of continuous work (study time does not count), qualified international students can apply for long-term residence and settle in Germany.
Special benefits for students of URIAH Vietnam
- Insurance is purchased as required by the German Embassy.
- Notarized translation of documents.
- URIAH Vietnam has offices in both East and West Germany, with advisory board members, staff and collaborators including Vietnamese and Germans in many different cities. Therefore, students of URIAH Vietnam will be continuously supported with all necessary issues during their study in Germany. Parents and families can contact URIAH Vietnam staff in Germany 24/7.
Photos of some URIAH students studying technical vocational training in Germany
Learn more about the technical professions
1. AZ study abroad in Germany in Construction
Germany has long been famous for its engineering and the construction industry is of course no exception. German construction works are often not cumbersome, artistic but minimalist and clearly practical. You may not be overwhelmed by the appearance of a German house, but you will definitely be very satisfied when living in such a house. The extremely good materials and construction materials help to insulate and soundproof absolutely from the outside environment (cool in summer, warm in winter). The equipment in the house from the bathroom to the kitchen, bedroom are all “durable over time”. The design always puts the emphasis on functionality, simplicity and convenience first. The Deutsches Haus building in Ho Chi Minh City is a testament to this.
Of course, to do that, Germany needs a team of extremely talented and skilled engineers and construction workers. And the German construction vocational study abroad program is not only an opportunity for Germany to recruit and train skilled construction workers, but also opens the door for young foreigners to study and work in a developed European country.
Learn more about CONDITIONS? COSTS? OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY CONSTRUCTION IN GERMANY HERE
2. AZ study Mechanical Engineering in Germany
Unlike nursing, hotel and restaurant or construction, mechanical engineering in Germany is divided into many small specialties, such as Kfz-mechaniker / Kfz-mechatroniker (automotive mechanics, auto mechatronics), industriemechaniker (industrial mechanics), Konstruktionsmechaniker (mechanical manufacturing – forging, welding, welding…), Zerspannungsmechaniker (mechanic operating milling machines, CNC…) … For more information, see: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechaniker . Most Vietnamese students only know about, or wish to study in Germany to learn auto mechanics, because this is a particularly famous field in Germany.
Learn more about CONDITIONS? COSTS? OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN GERMANY HERE
3. AZ study in Germany in the field of Electricity
The German Electrical Engineering study abroad program is a “dual” training program. Students will study theory and practice for 2 to 3 years.
The training and practice will take place at a number of companies in the electricity sector, energy building systems, lighting systems? sensors? heating etc. in states across Germany.
After completing the vocational training period, students can perform well in jobs such as:
- Assembling and connecting electrical equipment at companies, factories, plants, residential areas, etc.
- Periodic review of the safety of power generation and distribution systems
- Maintenance, repair of electrical systems
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Learn more about CONDITIONS? COSTS? OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN GERMANY HERE
4. AZ study IT in Germany
Information technology is always a “hot” industry in Vietnam and the world, because this era is the era of modern technology. Therefore, the job market of the information technology industry is also very open. In Germany, this industry is focused on by the Government for development and is a country with leading development. Therefore, studying information technology in Germany is always the top choice of international students when coming to Germany. Let’s find out more about this industry with URIAH Vietnam at: CONDITIONS? COSTS? OPPORTUNITIES OF STUDYING IN GERMANY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Vocational study abroad programs in Germany provided by URIAH Vietnam
1. Healthcare Industry Group
- Nursing Vocational Study Abroad Admission Program (Krankenschwester)
- Vocational training program for elderly care nurses (Altenpfleger)
- Physical Therapy Technician Study Abroad Admission Program
2. Restaurant and hotel service industry group (Gastronomie)
- Chef training program (Koch)
- Vocational training program for Restaurant and Hotel services (Restaurantfachmann / Hotelfachmann)
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