Lionel Hasse

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf lists a social contribution (Sozialbeitrag) of 371.15 euros for the winter semester 2026/27. Deadline and late fee at a glance.

Doing a PhD as an external candidate in Germany without a university post: what the doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung) require, how supervision works and how to fund it.

Health insurance for a PhD scholarship in Germany: who pays what, which insurance routes exist and which contributions apply to scholarship holders in 2026.

Doing a PhD while working: how to plan your time, which costs arise and what rights you have to reduced hours with your employer in Germany.

Trainee pay and Beihilfe rates across the German states: which figures are verified, which are still in draft, and what to check before deciding.

How much is left net from a doctoral post, a scholarship or a side job? The calculation with verified contribution rates and worked examples.

When a public health officer checks you in Berlin, which health office is responsible and how you stay covered during training and afterwards.

hkk or HEK for students: both are substitute funds. What the 2026 contribution includes, which rules apply to a switch, and what to check first.

The semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) of Leibniz University Hannover is 453.16 euros for the winter semester 2026/27 according to the university page. Eight items make up the total.

A disability does not rule out a doctorate. Learn which compensation for disadvantage you can request, how fixed-term posts are extended and what extra leave applies.