Guides

Exemption, contributions and pitfalls for medical students: electives, practical year, family insurance and the transition into civil servant status.

Students usually stay insured during a leave of absence. Here is what applies to compulsory, private and family insurance, and what it costs.

The best student jobs fit your timetable, your budget and ideally your subject. Compare industries on pay, flexibility and relevance, with the limits that apply.

BAföG health insurance supplement: €102 for health and €35 for long-term care insurance until age 30, what applies to PKV and GKV, and the planned 2027 reform.

Job interview tips for students: prepare your self-introduction, answer typical questions with the STAR method and negotiate salary with solid arguments.

What students should check in a tenancy agreement: rent, service charges, deposit, term, notice and subletting, without legal advice.

Build a strong LinkedIn profile as a student: photo, headline, about text, experience and the right contacts.

A private health insurance expectancy keeps the route into private health insurance open. Here are the costs, the difference between small and large expectancy and when it pays off.

What private health insurance pays for psychotherapy: tariff terms, advance approval, billing and health questions in the application.

A student job application needs a short, specific cover letter, a clear CV and proof of enrolment. Here is how to apply for working-student jobs and internships without experience.