Guides

Free study places, waiting-list admission and deadlines explained, with links to every guide on study choice, applications and admission for 2027.

The rural doctor quota awards medical study places to applicants who commit to later general practice in underserved areas. The German states set the deadlines and rules.

SCHUFA introduced a new score in 2026. It runs from 100 to 999 points in five classes. Learn how to retrieve yours and check your stored data.

Received a Musterungsbescheid: which deadline applies, how to file an objection and what the notice means legally. Checklist under section 33 WPflG, November 2026.

After you move out, the handover record, receipts and interest decide the outcome. What to check when a German rent deposit is returned to you.

Fake parcel emails and text messages often look genuine. A fixed checking routine helps you spot fake deliveries before you click or pay a fee.

The military service questionnaire gives you one month to return it. A reminder follows with a two-week grace period. The steps and what to do if you need more time.

The minimum wage rises to €14.60 gross per hour from 1 January 2027. This overview shows what that means for 20 or 40 hours per month. Last updated November 2026.

Care courses for relatives under section 45 SGB XI: who must offer them, what they cost, where they take place and what to clarify before you sign up.

Erasmus+ 2028 to 2034 is a legislative proposal. What it provides, where the procedure stands and what applies to your semester abroad until 2027.