Ausbildung02AUSBILDUNGSVERGÜTUNG€800–1,400+

Paid vocational training with a German company — no tuition fees and a monthly allowance from day one.

How Ausbildung works

Ausbildung is Germany’s state-recognised vocational training. You train on the job with a company and attend classes at a vocational school. Most programmes take 2 to 3.5 years.

You are paid, not charged

There are no tuition fees. The company pays you a monthly training allowance of about €800 to €1,400 or more, depending on the trade and the year of training.

Who it suits

It is a strong route for 12th-pass students and diploma holders. Popular fields include nursing, hospitality, IT, logistics and skilled trades.

You need at least German A1 to apply, and usually A2 or B1 before you travel.