From Munich to Berlin, nine German universities and one consortium have been confirmed as 'Universities of Excellence'. Here’s what the title means – and what makes each institution stand out.
German regulations around school attendance for children are notoriously strict. Here's what parents need to know about when children can miss school – and when they can't.
By the end of February, Saxony will become the latest German state to introduce a ban on smartphones in schools. Here are the current rules on phone use in school across the federal states, and a look at how well they're working.
Student participation, called 'Mitarbeit', makes up a large portion of students' grades in German schools. But the way it's assessed can be poison in the classroom, particularly for foreign pupils, writes Tom Pugh.
Childcare costs in Germany depend on a patchwork of subsidies and exceptions, with some parents paying nothing for full-day care while others pay hundreds of euros per month. Here's what you can expect to pay depending on the state you live in.
On Tuesday, warning strikes began at university hospitals and public sector institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia and Leipzig – with further actions expected in multiple German states this week.
Following a long period of disagreements over funding, the federal government and German states finally agreed on plans last week for a new ‘Digital Pact 2.0’, with a number of eye-catching measures designed to cut bureaucracy.
If you’re coming to Germany from outside the European Union to study or look for work, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself during your stay. A common way to do this is by opening a blocked account, or 'Sperrkonto'.
Sofia Corradi, the creator of the EU's Erasmus program which has sent millions of young people abroad throughout Europe to study, died in Rome aged 91, Italian media reported Saturday.
When foreign parents send their children to German primary schools, they often come back with a whole new vocabulary of playground slang. Here's our guide to the main terms to know.
The German school system can often present a bit of a culture shock - both good and bad - for recent arrivals. Here are some tips from parents who know what they're talking about.
Newcomers to Germany who have children can be pleasantly surprised by the level of support they receive. But for every silver lining there's also a cloud, writes Tom Pugh, who explains the pros and cons of parenting in the country.
As the new school year gets under way, we asked our readers with kids in German schools to share their views on the good, the bad, and the surprising aspects of the country's education system.
Germany produces a lot of STEM graduates and attracts a large number of foreign students, but inequality in educational outcomes is growing according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
There are different rules for how long pupils in Germany must attend school depending on the state they live. Things are changing in North Rhine-Westphalia as it extends compulsory 'Gymnasium' schooling by one year.
School is back in session in several German states as temperatures climb higher across the country. We look at whether children will be sent home from school.
In the German state of Baden-Württemberg well over a thousand education positions went unfilled for years due to a glitch in a computer programme, officials say.
Germany is facing an acute shortage of skilled workers across a wide range of industries. The problem is only getting worse, according to the latest figures from the German Economic Institute.
Germany’s Education Minister sparked a heated debate when she expressed openness to the idea of introducing limits for the number of children with a migrant background in school classes.
International students can find nearly nearly free tuition at world-class public universities in Germany, but high living costs mean that many depend on financial support. Here's a guide to the main options for academic scholarships.
An international ranking has given an indication of how primary school pupils in Germany compare to children in other countries when it comes to maths and science.
Higher education in Germany has a good reputation: it offers low tuition costs in most cases, and studying here comes with an excellent quality of life. Here are the documents you need to apply.
Flights and hotels are usually cheaper at off-peak times when schools are not on holiday. We look at a reader's question on whether Germany allows children to miss a few days of school to ease family holiday costs or dodge busy periods.
