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Where to find a student side job, how minijobs and working student jobs differ, what the 2026 minimum wage means for you and how to apply.

Health insurance abroad for a long study stay: what happens to statutory cover, when an expectancy helps and which overseas policy you really need.

Whether private health insurance covers alternative medicine depends on your tariff. Learn about naturopaths, acupuncture, osteopathy and what to check.

The most important university terms explained in plain English: ECTS, SWS, module, matriculation, lecture, seminar, BAföG and semester fees.

The PKV advantages for students lie in the tariff choice, the premium by entry age and possible premium refunds, set against the binding exemption.

Received a premium adjustment from your private health insurer? Learn the threshold, your tariff switch rights, the two-month deadline and your options.

Student saving tips for food, leisure and clothing: a weekly plan, student prices and second-hand buying save money without giving up fun.

What first-semester students should know in their first weeks: orientation week, timetable, making contacts and the typical mistakes you can avoid.

What private health insurance pays for dental treatment, crowns and implants, how the dental scale works and how statutory cover compares for students.

PKV or GKV as a student: compare costs, family insurance, benefits and the binding exemption before you decide on your health insurance.