Hiring researchers and academics from outside Germany

Fulda University of Applied Sciences welcomes researchers and academics from all over the world. To ensure that your start with us goes as smoothly as possible, we support you through all the steps necessary regarding your recruitment. From the legal formalities to organisational issues, we want to make your hiring process as smooth and organised as possible.

Residence permit:

• EU member state: Nationals of an EU member state benefit from full freedom of movement for workers. They do not need to present a residence permit or register with the Foreigners’ Authority (Ausländerbehörde).
• Non-EU member state: Workers from third countries require a valid visa authorising them to come to work. 

Verification of degree qualifications obtained abroad:

• Requirement: Degree from a German university/university of applied sciences or equivalent foreign degree.
• Equivalence check: If the foreign qualification is not listed in the ANABIN database, an equivalence check by the German Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is required. You can find more information at: www.kmk.org/zab/zentralstelle-fuer-auslaendisches-bildungswesen/zeugnisbewertung.html
• Required documents: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificate; transcript of records (in the original language and also as an English or German translation); if relevant, PhD certificate and a copy of the doctoral degree certificate.

Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel):

Appointments for getting a residence permit can be arranged with the local Foreigners’ Authority (Ausländerbehörde) in Fulda. Necessary documents, e.g. hosting agreement, must be submitted promptly.

Further information: You can find more details about residence permits on the website  "Make it in Germany".

You can also get further help and support in particular at the Welcome Centre in the International Office.