No, students cannot apply for an EU Blue Card while they are still studying, as it is only for highly skilled professionals to live and work in the EU. However, students studying for at least 12 months in a higher education program in an EU member state may be eligible to apply for an EU Blue Card. Generally, the European Member States allow international students to work for more than 10 hours per week but less than 20 hours per week. The criteria for students to apply for an EU Blue Card may vary depending on the EU member state country they are studying in. Germany, for example, does not allow students to pursue full-time studies with an EU Blue card. Students in Germany looking to apply for an EU Blue card must first acquire a resident permit to complete their study program, after which they may be eligible to apply for a Blue card.
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What are the Educational Requirements for an EU Blue Card?
You must have the following educational qualifications required to apply for an EU Blue Card:
- A university degree from an EU member state of your choice
- A foreign degree that is equivalent to a degree in the EU member state country
- Proof of a 3-year post-secondary education program (For those who do not have a university degree)
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List of Higher Education courses that are eligible for an EU Blue Card
The lists of study programs or courses that are eligible for an EU Blue Card are as follows:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Business Administration and Management
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