AusbildungDE

Duales Berufsausbildung (Dual VET System)

Organized by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Germany's world-famous dual vocational training system. Apprentices split their time between working at a company (70%) and attending a vocational school (Berufsschule) (30%). Available in over 300 officially recognized professions (IT, nursing, mechanics, baking, etc.). Highly attractive for non-EU citizens.

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Apprenticeship & On-Job

Ausbildung · Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

stipend Funding

Launch Year

1969

Reach

1,200,000+ active apprentices in Germany

Funding

stipend

Status

active

Financial Benefits

Stipend: Training salary (Ausbildungsvergütung) ranging from €600 to €1,200/month
No tuition fees at vocational schools
High chance of permanent employment post-completion
Path to German Permanent Residency for foreigners

Official Warnings

Ausbildung is a PAID job. Never pay an agency a 'placement fee' to get an Ausbildung contract.

Data last verified: 2024-03-01