Germany provides three popular routes for internationals — university study, dual vocational training (Ausbildung), and the new points-based Opportunity Card.
Student Visa
Requires a university admission letter and a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto). Standard requirements are Goethe/telc B2 for German-taught tracks or IELTS 6.5 for English-taught programs.
Job / Worker Visa (Opportunity Card / Blue Card)
The newly implemented Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) operates on a points-based evaluation where holding a Goethe/telc A2 to B1 certification grants valuable points.
Diploma / Vocational (Ausbildung)
A highly popular dual vocational training route that strictly mandates a certified Goethe/telc B1 or B2 level for seamless classroom integration.
How MLI helps: Our trainers prepare you for the exact certification your destination requires — IELTS, JLPT, Goethe/telc, HSK, TOPIK, DELF and more — alongside study-abroad and work-abroad guidance under one roof. Talk to an MLI advisor to map your pathway.