New studies in Germany estimate that 34 per cent of international freshmen remain in service until retirement: learning and employment are linked to the Global Education News

German study estimates around 34% of new international students remain until retirement

IW Study completed for DAAD to estimate international student retention by microcensus; Approximately 34 per cent of the degree-oriented students are likely to continue to retire as highly qualified professionals and are modeled rather than individual employment guarantees.

German Institute for Economic Research IW To the German Academy Exchange Authority. DAAD 2026 studies completed, estimated 34% International freshmen with a view to obtaining a degree may eventually work in Germany as highly qualified professionals and remain in office until retirement. The PIE News reported on September 9 and included a review of employment linkages by higher education providers.

Background and research changes

The new edition of the study uses data from the German Microcensus to analyse retention paths and then combines economic models. It does not track the actual results of enrolment until retirement in 2023; It is not possible to write a full career record of what has happened.

Key figures

Model application to About 81,800 in 2023 Degree orientation for international freshmen, estimated net contribution of long-term public finance 23.1 billion euros ； Valuation of potential additional needs for the inclusion of non-personalized public services 18 billion euros. 。 The two are estimates under different cost assumptions and are not government revenues for the same year.

The study emphasizes the importance of learning support, language skills and post-graduation employment. The PIE News independent coverage also collates industry's views on early career guidance and increased substantive experience in working with university enterprises.

Implications for Taiwanese students and families

**Editary analysis:** When choosing to study abroad in Germany, in addition to the cost of the course and the language of instruction, the language support, internship and career service of the school should also be compared. The model results for all international students cannot be translated into an individual success rate for admission, work or stay of applicants from Taiwan.

The study on higher education and talent policy is covered in this section, and no new visa eligibility, immigration threshold or employment guarantee has been announced.

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