Education & Work
Germany offers a positive working environment, high-quality education and fair pay for employees. This helps make Germany an attractive country for people from all over the world who want to work, live and study here.
Work: Germany offers a wide range of employment opportunities, from traditional occupations through to new, emerging sectors such as the digital economy. Employees generally enjoy good working conditions, including a 35-hour week, paid leave of at least four weeks a year and comprehensive protection under labour law. There is also a strong trade union movement that campaigns for employees’ rights.
Education: Germany has a high-quality education system that ranges from primary schooling through to higher education. Access to education is free for everyone, and there is a broad spectrum of academic and vocational education options. German universities are known worldwide and attract thousands of international students every year. There is also a wide range of vocational schools and training programmes that enable people to acquire specialised skills and succeed in their chosen profession.
Salary: The average salary in Germany is high compared with other countries in Europe and worldwide. There is also strong social security in the form of health insurance, pension insurance and unemployment insurance. Employees also have a right to a minimum wage, which varies by sector and region. In general, working conditions and pay in Germany are fair and just.