Stay in Germany after masters degree

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I am going to obtain masters degree in mathematics in Berlin. The market in this field is very competitive.

How I stay in Germany after graduation? (I heard that 3 years, is it true?)

Can I work in different area?
(I mean not as a mathematician)
I can work as programmer in IT or, if I will not be lucky, as unskilled worker, like courier, carrier, porter, waiter, stuart,...).

If I find such unskilled job during or after graduation, can I stay in Germany?

o.m. · Accepted Answer

I made the comment that this belongs into Expatriates Stack Exchange, but since there is a (heavily downvoted) answer in place I thought I'd add this as an answer, too.

As a graduate from a German university, you can get a Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche für Fachkräfte (roughly translated jobseeker's visa for professionals).
Germany gives work visa (Blue Card EU) to academics with basic language skills and a well paid job offer. How much you have to earn depends on the sector, for an IT job it is about €43k per year. Even an entry-level programmer can make that much.

It is important that you start the paperwork before you graduate. The student's organization in your university (ASTA) may be able to help.

Stay in Germany after masters degree

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