Guides

Training voucher for academics in Germany: what section 81 SGB III provides, where the agency decides case by case and which documents help in counselling.

Job change during probation: private health insurance does not end automatically. The decisive factor is whether your new annual salary is above or below 77,400 euros.

What do engineers earn when they start work in Germany in 2026? Pay by field, an IG Metall tariff example and the public sector at a glance.

How the Avicenna Studienwerk supports doctoral candidates, which support components its website names and when the next application phase opens. Information as of October 2026.

A German probation period lasts at most six months with a two-week notice period. This guide explains notice, holiday and health insurance for graduates.

Wage tax withheld in excess is refunded through the income tax assessment. A worked example with the basic allowance and lump sum shows how it works.

Aids, copayments and the annual cap: what German statutory health insurance covers for students with a disability and which support your university offers.

Who can apply for a PhD scholarship from the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk, what the foundation states on its website and where the details are missing. Last updated October 2026.

Part-time work after graduation: whether you are compulsorily insured depends on your pay. We explain thresholds, contributions and pension effects for 2026 and 2027.

What do lawyers earn when they start in Germany? Why law firms, companies and the public sector pay so differently, and which figures are reliable.