Ausbildung in Germany — earn while you learn
Paid vocational training for Indian students: learn a profession in a German company, get a monthly salary from day one, pay no tuition fees, and build your career in Germany. Your first step is German at B1 or B2 level.
Why Indian students choose Ausbildung
✓ Paid from the first month
You receive a training salary every month, and it increases every year of the training.
✓ No tuition fees
Unlike a university degree abroad, Ausbildung does not cost lakhs in fees.
✓ Practical, job-ready skills
You learn on the job in a real company plus theory at a vocational school.
✓ Job after training
Companies often hire their own trainees, and Germany needs skilled workers in many fields.
✓ Recognised German qualification
A state-recognised certificate valued across Germany and the EU.
✓ Work & residence pathway
After training you can stay and work as a skilled worker, with a route to permanent residence later.
✓ Social security
Health insurance, paid leave and pension contributions like every employee in Germany.
✓ Open after 12th
Many professions accept students after 12th; you do not need a university degree.
Ausbildung professions in demand
Interested in healthcare? Read our guide to nursing jobs in Germany.
Your path from India to Ausbildung
- 1Learn German A1 → B1 (or B2)
About 2 months per level with Rajveer Sir, with Goethe or telc exam preparation.
- 2Pass the Goethe or telc exam
Employers and the embassy ask for an official language certificate.
- 3Prepare your documents
10th/12th marksheets, CV in German format (Lebenslauf), motivation letter and passport.
- 4Get a training contract
Apply to German companies and hospitals, attend online interviews in German.
- 5Apply for the Ausbildung visa
Visa for vocational training (Section 16a Residence Act) at the German embassy/VFS.
- 6Start your training in Germany
Work, study, earn — and grow into a skilled job after you finish.
Questions about Ausbildung
What is Ausbildung?
Ausbildung is Germany’s dual vocational training. You work at a company or hospital and study at a vocational school at the same time, usually for 2 to 3.5 years, and you are paid a monthly training salary from the first month.
Do I have to pay fees for Ausbildung?
No. Ausbildung is normally free of tuition fees. Your employer pays you a monthly training allowance (Ausbildungsvergütung).
How much do Ausbildung students earn?
It depends on the profession, the employer and the state. Many trainees earn roughly €1,000–€1,400 gross per month, and nursing trainees in the public sector earn about €1,490 in the first year (2026 rates), rising every year.
Which German level do I need?
Most employers and visa offices expect at least B1. Healthcare and nursing usually require B2. Start early: each level takes about 2 months with our structured courses.
Who can apply for Ausbildung from India?
Usually students who have finished 12th (some professions accept 10th), are motivated to work in a trade, and can show German at B1/B2. Age limits apply only to some visas, such as the visa for searching a training place.
What happens after Ausbildung?
You get a recognised German qualification. You can work in Germany as a skilled worker, and the residence permit can be converted into a work permit; after some years of work you can apply for permanent residence.
Can Easy German help me?
We teach German from A1 to B2 with Goethe and telc exam preparation, focused on the level Ausbildung employers ask for. WhatsApp us to choose the right batch.
Start with the right German level
Ausbildung needs B1, healthcare usually B2. Join a live batch with Rajveer Sir — every class is recorded.
Figures are approximate, gross (before tax) and change every year; they depend on the employer, the state and the collective agreement. Always check the exact offer and the official rules before you apply. Last checked: October 2026. Sources: Make it in Germany (official) · Training-place search visa · medi-karriere: nursing trainee pay