UPDATE (2026): This program is closed. The German Industry Support Program was a one-time 2019 NUTECH intake — applications closed on December 31, 2019 and no new round was ever announced. The guide below is preserved for reference only; do not send an application.
Free Opportunities for Pakistanis to Move to Germany Through German Industry Support Program.
In 2019, German industry started an apprenticeship program, called the German Industry Support Program, with co-operation of Pakistan’s National University of Technology (NUTECH). Pakistani young talent will be able to go to Germany for a period of up to three years under this apprenticeship program. German companies are ready to train and give job to Pakistanis youth. It could be the best opportunity for Pakistani citizens who wish to live and work in Germany. The purpose of this apprenticeship is to train Pakistani talent so that they may meet Germany’s skill and workforce requirements. [Recommended: Japan Started Free Work Visa in Pakistan]
Who will select candidates for this program?
NUTECH has been designated to receive applications and select candidates for this program. This University receive applications, shortlist candidates, conduct tests and interviews and finally make a merit list.
Cost of this Program:
There will be no cost no charges for this apprenticeship program. You can join free of cost.
Will You get any Salary?
Yes, German companies will give you monthly allowance during the course of training.
How long can you stay in Germany?
Under this apprenticeship program, you can stay up to three years in Germany. However, you will be able to get work visa afterwards. You have to arrange job offer by yourself to get work permit after completion of apprenticeship.
In Which Category can you apply?
There are 23 categories in which you can apply for apprenticeship. You can apply any of these 23 categories. Do not forget to write your category on application form. The list of categories is as follows:
- Hair Dresser
- Tile Fixer
- CNC Operator
- Auto Painter
- Beautician
- Painter
- sanitary worker
- auto denter
- steel fixer
- Iron Smith (loohar)
- air conditioning and heating technician
- auto electrician
- building and fitout joiner
- window maker
- welder
- old home nursing care
- varnisher
- Plumber
- information technology technician
- stone fixer
- heavy machinery operator
- auto mechanic
- brick tier
Requirements for German Industry Support Program:
- Your education must be FA/FSc or equivalent. Originally, you must have 12 years education. Three years diploma holders are also eligible.
- Your age must be 18-30 years.
- German language is not required to apply for this program. However, if you have knowledge of German, you will have more chances of selection.
How to Apply in German Industry Support Program?
Application process for German Industry support program is very simple. You can apply by post only. Online application facility is not available currently. You need to send application to NUTECH by post at their physical address. please follow these steps to apply:
- Download and print application form.
- Dully fill application form.
- Affix your photo.
- Attach copy of
- CNIC
- Matric
- FA/FAS/DAE or equivlant.
- Send to the address of NUTECH by post to the following address:
Procedure of Selection and Visa:
Step#01: Submit application by post for Germany apprenticeship program.
Step#02: Candidates with minimum 40% marks in metric and 60% or above marks in FA/Fsc/DAE will be short listed and called for a written test & personal interview. Premier testing service Pakistan was designated to conduct the written test of all candidates nation wide.
Step#03: After interview, candidates have to have medical fitness test. Department will also verify background of applicants. After that, NUTECH will make a final merit list.
Step#04: Germany industry will take a personal interview of candidates listed in final merit list.
Step#05: Successful applicants have to do German Language course (B2-level) from NUML university.
Step#06: After doing German language course, they have to pass German language test from goethe institut (B2-level).
Step#07: Visa application process will be started during German language course.
Click to Download Application Form (2019 form — intake closed)
What if you cannot apply at the moment?
If you were unable to apply at the time, please note that December 31, 2019 was the last date to apply for the first — and only — round, and no next round was ever announced. This program is now closed.
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