Despite the desire to look for opportunities to work, pursue further education, or found a business in the country after graduation, respondents indicated that employment opportunities was the third most important factor in choosing Germany as a study destination.
“It is imperative that international students remain in Germany after graduation”
Some 33% said that no tuition fees was the factor that “finally convinced” them to go to Germany, while 31% said the reputation of the German university lured them to the country.
Around 10% said employment opportunities were the primary pull factor.