Lionel Hasse

Passport lost abroad: police first, then the German diplomatic mission. Travel document and provisional passport differ in validity and purpose.

Rhineland-Palatinate held its Second State Examination fully digitally in October 2026. Which aids are approved, how the trial ran and what remains open.

A side job and self-employment at the same time are possible for students. Hour limits, income limits and health insurance decide whether the combination works.

Loneliness at university is more common than many think, and the first semesters are often the hardest. Here is what helps, which offers exist and when to seek support.

Chain fixed-term contracts in German academia are limited by the TzBfG and the WissZeitVG. Maximum durations, total time and disputes explained.

Whether you may use AI in a supervised exam depends on your university and the exam. We show how to find the rules and what to watch for.

Right to work from home in Germany: there is no general statutory entitlement. What contract, works council and tax rules regulate, and what is only discussed.

Studying as a single parent means checking several benefits separately. This guide explains the relief amount under section 24b EStG and the BAföG childcare supplement step by step.

Who may study in Germany and how is it financed? The BAföG rules under section 8, the 15-month rule, language courses and the Deutschlandstipendium.

The GOV.UK list for the Youth Mobility Scheme does not include Germany. What this means for German nationals and which routes you should check instead.