Career, education and lifestyle in Germany

Are you considering a career in the arts or design? Though not definitive, we’ve put together a list of Art and Design schools in Germany

All you need to know about top speed and speed limits, autobahn laws, dangers and the exit sign.

Coming to Germany is on your bucket list, always has been. But the price of travel is high and getting higher. How can you afford the trip? And how can you pay for food, accommodation, and travel once you get there?

The healthcare industry is the one of largest employment sectors in Germany. Medical professions in Germany include general practitioners and specialists as well as professions in biotechnology, public health, medical computer science, and nutrition. Doctors from abroad are looking for careers in Germany.

Flexible, friendly, hard-working: These are some of the qualities you might need to find work as a volunteer in Germany. And the country offers many opportunities for people looking to help those in need or to learn more about a potential career.

Over 40 fashion schools in Germany are helping students make this dream come true. A new generation of highly qualified teachers are showing the way forward.

The tradition of hands-on training in the arts is alive and well in Germany. Interested in studying visual, performance, or sound arts? Keen to pursue graphic and product design, textiles, or typography? Germany is home to many exceptional art schools.

No ads, no fees, and a fast and easy language course. It is a program called Duolingo, a company whose innovative business concept keeps it relevant, fun, and free. But the question that inspired Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn to create the service might not be what you would expect.

One of the few nice things about summer coming to an end is the beginning of mushroom season in Germany. Meals with mushrooms proliferate in restaurants giving diners a taste of autumn.

When trying to learn German, many foreigners will follow a distinct pattern of eight language learning steps. Only once we've completed all eight, can we really call ourselves integrated.

The job market for engineers in Germany is very good. By some estimates, only one out of every 50 engineers is unemployed. Curious how to land a position? Find out more here.

Nothing’s as easy as sticking your foot in it when you’re abroad. But don’t worry. Here the do’s and don’ts.

Research has shown that listening to music can help you improve your language skills. These pop songs will help you master the German language.

With these eight apps you can take the language classroom with you and practice anywhere. And every single one is free.

Interning in Germany is a common and encouraged way to gain professional experience. But where should you start looking? How do you land the perfect position? Read on: We have some tips to help you get started.

Do you want to study in Germany? It's not as difficult as you might think. One of the first steps is to understand the visa requirements for international students. Here are a few tips on what to do and when.

First impressions matter when applying for a job. Put your best foot forward with German employers by using an application style they recognize.

Stuck for vocational inspiration? Keen to undertake work that makes a difference? Or perhaps you are interested in spending a year in Germany. The Voluntary Social Year may be for you.

Want to learn German but feel like you have no time? Download some podcasts or check out these fun websites to help practice your Deutsch during even the busiest days.

Germans have been contributing to and changing music for centuries. While it would take volumes to cover them all, here’s a basic primer to some of the bigger names in German music and their musical stylings and innovations.

Germany's facing a shortage of skilled workers in fields like medicine and engineering. So it's a good time for international applicants who are interested in working abroad to land a job in Germany. But getting the job offer is just the first step. Non-citizens also need a visa.

If you are looking to complete your vocational training in Germany you need to know which qualifications you need, whether your certificates will be recognized and how to go about it and how to make a successful application in Germany.

Not far from St. Goarshausen, a grey cliff towers 433 feet above the River Rhine. Atop the cliff sits a woman—or is it a trick of the light?—combing her long hair and singing.

One of the ways to spend time in Germany is as a volunteer. Different international organizations offer programs to those who want to spend a few weeks or months improving their German and working on a service project.

How is Halloween celebrated in Germany? All you need to know about the origin of the tradition, typical costumes and the best Halloween events in Germany.

Green Germany: Germany’s energy transition is underway. Ten policies are bringing the country closer to a renewable energy revolution.

These steps are important to get an artist visa and live in Germany.

Where do you start looking for an internship that suits? There are several avenues to pursue. Here are some ideas to get you started.

This guide provides information for doctors to be licensed and helps future-doctors find the path to become a doctor in Germany.

English teacher and Canadian expatriate Kristi Fuoco leads you through five steps to find a job as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher in Germany.

You went to art school. You were inspired. You created. You networked. And then you graduated. Now what? Worried about becoming a starving artist? Where professional artists can find support in Germany.

Munich is the venue of one of the biggest parades on the continent celebrating the Irish national holiday.

There's so much you can do with beer. You can drink it but also put it in bread dough, mustard or cheese. But have you ever thought of bathing in it? Well, now you can. Spas in Germany are offering soaks in beer suds as a way to relax.

What would it be like to teach children from over forty different countries in one school? For 34-year-old Canadian teacher, Jennifer Roberge-Renaud, this is the biggest joy and the biggest challenge of teaching at an international school in Germany.

Once you’ve learned German, you may expect to be able to communicate with people all over the country. But with what is estimated at between 50 and 250 German dialects, you might find yourself lost when the locals open their mouths. If you are in northern Germany, you might be hearing Plattdeutsch.

You’ve just heard the news. You feel excited, terrified, overjoyed, and anxious. Your life is about to change.

Studying abroad isn’t just for college students. For those between 15 and 18, a high school exchange program could be an open door into Germany.

Business etiquette in Germany is similar to many countries, but there are some special points to keep in mind when trying to make a good impression.

The end of the calendar year is approaching, and you want to celebrate “Silvester” (New Year’s Eve) like the Germans do? Traditions in Germany.

Without further ado, here are 10 bands that you (probably) didn’t know were German.