General working conditions Germany

Requirements and general conditions for a job in Germany

Who is authorised to work in Germany and what are the requirements to get a job? Here you can find information about the general conditions – from entry formalities to taxes and health insurance.

Work visa Germany – regulations and requirements

Blue Card, Schengen visa, Recognition Partnership: Here you will find the most important information on work visas in Germany.

Income tax in Germany for foreigners

In Germany, every citizen’s earnings are subject to a basic tax allowance, including researchers and scientists coming from abroad. To give you an insight before you arrive, here’s how German income tax works and how to pay it.

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Health insurance in Germany for foreigners

Health insurance in Germany is obligatory for all residents, including researchers and scientists coming from abroad. Everything you need to know.

Learning German - for an international career in academia

Yes, English is by all means the language of science. Less than one per cent of all scientific publications worldwide are today written in German. Despite this, there are still many good reasons to learn German.

First stay in a foreign country: German etiquette

How do people greet one another in Germany? How do work colleagues interact? Anyone arriving in a foreign country for the first time is often unsure of how they should behave.

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Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act Germany: FAQ

The Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act was initially designed to create more opportunities for early career academics in Germany. All you need to know about the so-called “Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz” (WissZeitVG) in Germany.

Working in the German Civil Service: Prerequisites and prospects

Germany’s federal civil service offers attractive jobs for foreign academics – especially in the fields of research and teaching.

Applications in science and research in Germany

Cover letter, curriculum vitae and application photo - what has to be considered when applying in science and research in Germany? academics.com informs you about the requirements for an application in Germany.

Dual-career couples in Germany

Couples in which both partners are pursuing careers in academia or research face particular challenges. Dual-career services, programmes and networks offer support.

Financing a doctorate

From doctoral positions and scholarships to industrial doctorates: There are many different ways of financing the pursuit of a doctoral degree. An overview.