DEGIS gGmbHDEGIS gGmbHThe DEGIS Policy Lab research the policies and institutional conditions that shape the experience of international students and talent in Germany, producing evidence and recommendations for those working to strengthen the country’s internationalisation.
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*International students who studied in Germany compared with those who came directly to seek work
*International immigrants who came through higher education
Our purpose is to improve systems that shape international students and talent success across Germany. DEGIS translates lived experiences into structured insights for institutions shaping policy, education, and integration.
We generate evidence-based understanding of international students and talent realities.
- Policy papers and white papers
- Data-driven insights from the international students community
- Qualitative research
- Expert roundtables and dialogue formats
We help universities improve international attractiveness and student outcomes.
- International positioning strategy
- Study programme design (employability and integration focus)
- Student needs, barriers, and expectation insights
- Benchmarking
We support public institutions in improving integration systems.
- Advisory for ministries and public institutions
- Input on visa, integration, and employability frameworks
- Structured feedback loops from international talent
- System-level recommendations based on lived experience
DEGIS – Deutsche Gesellschaft internationaler Studierender – is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the success of international students and talent in Germany.
Since 2019, DEGIS has built a nationwide, volunteer-led community across 47 cities, with around 1,000 volunteers through local city chapters, events, and buddy and mentoring programmes.
The organisation turns the lived experience of this community into unique insights and, through its Policy Lab, translates them into evidence-based recommendations for universities, employers, and policymakers. In this way DEGIS combines grassroots community work with research and acts as the “Voice of Internationals in Germany.”
For questions, collaborations, or general enquiries, please email us at policylab@degis.info.
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