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Foreign students working in Germany

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November 26, 2025

Working for a delivery service is a tough job anywhere – and one done by thousands of foreign students in Germany. How are they finding life in their new home?

This report shines a light on the real-life experiences ofinternational studentswho juggle study and work to stay afloat. It begins with scenes of delivery riders — many from India — navigating German cities in demanding jobs with no guarantees. We meet students at private, English-speaking institutions in Berlin paying substantial fees and relying on family support. They explain how Germany’s affordable education system and flexible coursework, including online options, made it an appealing alternative to more expensive destinations.

The feature delves deeper into the economic and cultural dynamics: students are drawn by the promise of job opportunities and safety, while facing long hours in precarious employment without benefits. Interviews with individuals highlight their dreams, the sacrifices they make, and how Germany’s reputation for strong research and science — along with English-taught programs — has fueled its popularity among foreign students.

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