r/AusbildungInGermany

Hello everybody , am 21 years old , got my high school diploma in 2023 did basically nothing for 3 years (only part time jobs ) i found out about ausbilsung from a friend who got into nursing and i found it interesting so i did a bit of research and decided to go all in , for now am hung up on two choices mechatroniker or nursing (i have already a B2 telc certificate)
Here is my plan for mechatroniker :
1- find a good internship
2- do some projects and film a video showcasing the projects and what problems i faced and how i fixed them
3- get the electricity safety certificate
4- already have decent knowledge of python and Arduino
5- i have worked in a mechanics shop for 3 months last summer i will get him to write a recommendation for me

Here is my plan for nursing :
I visited a center in my hometown where they do accelerated plan in nursing its basically a 9 months program 6 months of school and 3 month as a intern in multiple hospitals

If you were in my place what would you do and is any of my plan realistic or am i just dreaming

thank you!!

Hello everyone,

I am a Chinese student currently studying Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering at a non-elite university in China. I will graduate with a bachelor's degree in 2027.

My academic background is mainly related to embedded systems and IoT. I have studied C programming, Python, Linux, operating systems, databases, computer networks, microcontrollers, sensors, RFID, IoT communication and control systems. However, my grades are average (around 78/100), and I do not come from a prestigious university.

Recently, I have been considering my future options. One possibility is applying for a master's degree in Germany, but I am worried about my academic profile and the competition in fields like computer science and software engineering.

Another option I am seriously considering is doing an Ausbildung in Germany.

I am especially interested in fields like:

• IT-System-Elektroniker
• Elektroniker für Automatisierungstechnik
• Mechatronics / industrial automation
• Industrial IT / IoT-related technical roles

My goal is not just to enter Germany, but to build a long-term career there.

However, I have some questions:

1. As a foreign applicant who already has a bachelor's degree, would companies see Ausbildung as a strange choice? Would they think "why doesn't this person just look for a normal job"?
2. Is it realistic for someone outside Germany to get an Ausbildung contract, or is it much easier after already being in Germany?
3. Are IT/electronics/automation Ausbildung positions currently competitive? Some people say Germany needs skilled workers, but others say popular Ausbildung positions are difficult to get.
4. For someone with my background, would you recommend Ausbildung, or would a master's degree be a better investment?
5. How important is German language level in reality? Would B1 be enough to start applying, or should I aim for B2 before trying?

I understand that Ausbildung is not an "easy immigration route". I am willing to learn German and work hard, but I want to make a realistic decision before investing several years of my life.

I would really appreciate opinions from people living in Germany, especially those who have experience with Ausbildung or hiring apprentices.

I am not looking for an easy way to immigrate; I am trying to understand which path would allow me to become a useful member of the German workforce

Thank you!

I am an Indian student who holds good German and English language skills a bachelors degree in forensic science and is now in the 5th month of nursing Ausbildung . But now I am rethinking my decision on nursing . I am planning to change the career to tech or something in order to bridge my bachelors . Is the switch practically possible ??

Guys i am so much stressed and confused right now., please guide me. I am 28 right now and i want to go to Germany for work for a long time. Till now i was just studying., i have multiple degrees BSc, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, MBA(business anyltics) and i am a pharmacist in india., and im from a middle class family, when moved to metrocity for job most of the companies rejected me due to age factor and no experience despite i have done master some of them offering me just 17k per month. And i cant afford 17k at this age. That demotivates me. I decided to wait for sometime and learn german to go to Germany for ausbildung. Cause i can’t afford to go for education visa or opportunity card due to block account.

I contacted most of the consultancies for ausbildung program., non of them is giving surety that employers will select me. What should i do ?

Hi everyone! I’m from Sri Lanka and I’m considering doing a Hospitality/Hotel Management Ausbildung in Germany. I’ve recently started learning German and I’m seriously working towards this goal.
My background is mainly in the creative industry (graphic design, 3D, video), so this would be a career change for me.
I’d love to hear from people who are currently doing or have completed a hospitality Ausbildung:
What is the real salary and working situation like?
Is B1/B2 German enough?
How difficult is it for international applicants to get an Ausbildung?
What are the career opportunities after completing it?
Most importantly, would you recommend it based on your real experience?
I’m looking for honest experiences, both positive and negative. Thanks! 🇩🇪

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!apprenticeship

If one studies law in turkey and will finish in two years does it make sense to start an Ausbildung in Germany ? I know it’s easy to land in nursing ,elterncare or electronic technician . But is it possible to find an Ausbildung that doesn’t have such harsh conditions ? What i know is that a job i can get with an Ausbildung will always be lower paying than one i can get with a university degree . But is there more open ended programs i can do ? Hospitality adjacent Ausbildung programs seem like they are made to exploit people ?Is industry clerk ausbildung easy to get selected as a non eu citizen?

I am unsure about this whole Ausbildung thing ,i consider it only because i want to have a chance to get married and live openly .Does it make sense to you , your personal advice ? I studied my entire life for an office job and Ausbildung seems to be incompatible with that ? If i stay here i will stay closeted my entire life and never have a chance to actually start a family …i will put effort into getting my German to a c1 level, if i can decide . But can someone walk me through this decision as an insider . Maybe a native German or a gay immigrant or anyone really could you please share you’re opinion with me

I really wanna move out from here… I studied Germany get b2 level it took me a lot of energy and time/ money.. but things didn’t work out as planned (I have been called up for military service..) This has made me lose my mind, but I ignored it, and now I’m looking for an Ausbildung contract, but I can’t seem to find anything. There’s so much pressure, so many ppl applying. I don’t have enough money to buy a contract. I’m starting to lose my sense of direction. I hate every minute I spend here, and I’m overwhelmed by a feeling of shame…

Hello po! I’m asking for some advice po sana. I’m about to take the PNLE this August, and by God’s grace, hopefully I’ll pass. 😊

I wanted to ask if it’s possible to apply for a slot with an agency as early as now for their German language program, with the goal of eventually working as a nurse in Germany.

Would it be possible to start the German language training now and just submit my nursing license once I pass the PNLE and obtain my license? Or do I need to be a licensed nurse first before I can apply?

Thank you so much po for your advice! 🙏🏻

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm researching the Ausbildung pathway in Germany and I'm particularly interested in hearing from Nepali people who are currently applying or have recently applied for an Ausbildung.

I'd love to connect with someone who is actually going through the process and ask a few questions about:

\- How you're finding Ausbildung opportunities

\- Which field you're applying for

\- German language level required

\- Applying directly vs. using an agency

\- Documents and application process

\- Interviews with German companies

\- Approximate costs involved

\- Visa process and timeline

\- Any difficulties or unexpected things you've experienced

I'm mainly looking for real experiences from people who are currently going through the process, rather than general information from agencies or consultants.

If you're currently applying, please comment or DM me. I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. 🙏🇩🇪

Thanks!

I am asking this because I look for ausbildung posting and they are not asking to add the language certificate

It's just a school leaving certificate

And a cv

Hey everyone,

​I'm a 25-year-old from Morocco and could really use some perspective or advice from people who’ve been through this process.

​Back in 2020, I got my High School Diploma (Bac scientifique - SVT) with an average that translates to about 3.5 in the German system (11.54/20 in our grading scale), though I scored 16/20 specifically in Biology/Geology.

​After school, I enrolled in a Biology degree at a recognized university (H+ on Anabin). I completed 3 semesters, but ended up missing the passing threshold by just 0.3 points. Honestly, my grades in core subjects like Cell Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, and Chemistry were good to excellent, but one or two tough modules dragged my whole average down.

​I decided to step back and re-evaluate things. Over the next two years, I worked as a private tutor, teaching High School students (English & SVT) and university students (Ecology, Histology, Structural Chemistry).

​About a year and a half ago, I decided to aim for a fresh start in Germany. I’ve been studying hard and I’m taking my ÖSD B2 exam this September.

​For the last 4 months, I’ve been applying from Morocco for Duales Studium and Ausbildung programs (mainly Pharmakant, Biologielaborant, Chemielaborant, MTLA, etc.). But so far, it’s just been rejection after rejection, and it’s starting to get really disheartening.

​My situation & goals:

​Fields of interest: Biotechnology and Medizinisch-technische in Duales Studium

Biologielaborant/ Chemielaborant in Ausbildung

​Financial reality: A regular university degree isn't realistic for me right now because I can't afford the €11k/year blocked account. That’s why Duales Studium or an Ausbildung is my only viable route financially.

​Long-term goal: I don't want to stop at vocational training, i really want to go all the way to a Master’s and eventually a PhD in the future.

​Landing a Duales Studium or Ausbildung from outside the EU with a stumble in my university history is proving to be a massive hurdle. At 25, the constant rejections are starting to make me feel completely overwhelmed.

​Has anyone with a similar background managed to pull this off? What practical changes should I make to my approach, or are there alternative paths I’m missing that fit my goals and budget?

​Thanks a lot for reading!

Hi everyone,

I'm 21 years old and planning to start an Ausbildung (vocational training) as an Aircraft Mechanic (Fluggerätmechaniker) in Germany next year.

As far as I know, this profession branches into three main specializations later on: Maintenance, Production, and Engine Technology. Based on my current goals, I am particularly interested in specializing in either Maintenance (Instandhaltungstechnik) or Engine Technology (Triebwerkstechnik).

To prepare for this transition, I am actively learning German and currently hold a B1 level in English. Additionally, I already have hands-on practical experience in technical and mechanical fields.

I would love to get some insights from people in the industry regarding:
* What does the daily workflow, shift routine, and working environment look like for a technician in these fields?
* How do you see the long-term career perspectives and future outlook for Maintenance vs. Engine Technology?
* What key advice would you give to someone just starting out on this path?

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience, tips, or industry knowledge!

I'm planning to pursue a Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachperson nursing Ausbildung as a complete career change.

My situation is a little unusual: I don't have a completed college degree. I attended university for several years but stopped before graduating. My highest completed qualification is a Philippine 4-year high school diploma from 2010, under the old pre-K–12 curriculum.

I'm currently in my early 30s and plan to spend the next year getting my German to B1/B2 and preparing to apply for nursing Ausbildung.

My main question is:

Would a Philippine 4-year high school diploma from 2010 potentially meet the educational requirement for the 3-year nursing Ausbildung, or would I need an additional qualification first?

I'd especially appreciate answers from Filipinos who went through the German recognition process, nursing Ausbildung applicants, or anyone familiar with how Philippine secondary-school qualifications are evaluated in Germany.

I'd prefer to pursue the direct nursing Ausbildung route if possible rather than taking a caregiving course first.

Thanks!

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Yeah, hi again. It's kind of ironic and maybe funny because I asked this same question 4 years ago, but with a few differences. Things happened, and I don't want to lay out my entire life in a quick post, but let's say I had to drop out of high school at 19 (yeah, sadly I failed 1 year) in the 12th grade due to family medical reasons—I had to take care of someone for 2 years.

After they passed away about 8 months ago, I suddenly felt free because taking care of this person was almost my entire life for those two years. Initially, I re-enrolled to finish my high school diploma (which is actually going well; if I don't mess up, I could finish with one last exam). But I'm 21, and I started feeling useless after that person passed away because A) I don't even have a high school degree yet, and B) I don't have a job.

Since my high school is online and I only need to attend for two days during exams, I thought I might as well look for a job. I don't want to get into all the details or blame people (because I understand the shop owners' perspective; I've discussed this in another post about Turkey, where it's hard for Turks themselves), but I couldn't, for the life of me, find ANY kind of job. I kid you not, I tried everything on the list.

Initially, I was naive and thought, "I like IT, so I might as well get a job in IT since software dev requires a bachelor's." Well, IT requires a bachelor's degree too. Even if you hold a CompTIA A+ and other certificates, they don't seem to matter because, apparently, in this generation, the new minimum is a university degree. So, after trying multiple times for a couple of jobs in tech, I gave up and thought, "Well, whatever, I'll just work blue-collar jobs (cashier, waiter, warehouse worker, cleaner, assembly, production)." I've tried applying to all sorts of jobs, and I always get rejected.

Why, you may ask? If you're not in Turkey and don't know what's happening, I don't want to simply say "racism"—obviously part of it plays a role, but more importantly, from the shop owner's perspective, it's simple risk assessment. They need to pay for a work permit here, and legally, it has to come out of the shop owner's money; it can't be deducted from the employee's first month of income. So they'd rather simply say no. Why employ a Syrian guy when they can employ a Turkish guy without the legal hurdles? Ironically, to my knowledge, a lot of Syrians did go back to Syria after things changed, so I thought, "Maybe I'll apply to factory jobs," but those didn't work either.

At this point, I have no clear idea about the future. The best plan I have now is to learn German to a B2 level and try to go to Germany for an *Ausbildung*. Even if I hypothetically went to university here in Turkey and studied engineering (which costs about $10,000 for the full 4 years for foreigners—cheap compared to Europe and America), I doubt I'd find a job after graduating, and I don't have that kind of money to begin with.

Recently, I've also had issues with my mental health and haven't been mentally stable due to relationship issues with a long-term online friend and feeling left behind, but I won't go into that—Reddit isn't a therapy place, honestly. I probably don't have a better plan than the Germany one. It offers a direct pathway toward citizenship if you secure a solid *Ausbildung*, perform well at the vocational school, reach C1 German, and become financially independent after 5 years. So yeah, any ideas, suggestions, or personal experiences? To be honest, I don't even know what I'm expecting here.

Hey, I'm planning to do an apprenticeship as an electronics technician specializing in energy and building technology and wanted to ask if anyone here has done the same apprenticeship. How did you like it, and how easy or difficult did you find it? Were you able to shorten the apprenticeship? If so, how did you do it? Or did it take you longer? Thanks in advance!