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Teacher Shortage and Record Pupil Numbers Hit Berlin Schools in 2025
Berlin and Brandenburg schools face record pupil numbers and hundreds of unfilled teaching posts. Here's what expat families need to know for the school year.
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Universities, scholarships and degree recognition in Germany.
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Financial Help for School Costs in Germany: What Families Need to Know
From school bags to class trips, costs add up fast. Here's every benefit and payment available to families in Germany to cover school expenses.
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From War to Workshop: A Ukrainian Veteran Trains in Berlin
A 24-year-old Ukrainian veteran who lost his leg is now studying prosthetics in Berlin — a story of resilience and the integration pathways available in Germany.
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BAföG Increase 2025: What Students in Germany Can Expect
Germany's cabinet takes the first step toward raising BAföG student aid. Here's what the increase means for students, including eligible international residents.
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Full-Day School Care in Germany: What Expat Parents Must Know
Germany's new legal right to full-day care for first-graders is now in effect. Here's what expat families need to know about access, availability, and what to expect.
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Germany Plans Mandatory German Language Tests for 4-Year-Olds in Kita
Education Minister Karin Prien's draft Kita Law would require mandatory German language tests for four-year-olds — here's what expat families need to know.
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Germany May Set Age 13 Minimum for Social Media: What Expat Families Should Know
Germany's Education Minister wants a minimum age of 13 for social media use. Around 350,000 young people are considered addicted. Here's what expat families need to know.
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TUM Ranks Top 50 Globally: Best Universities in Germany 2025
TUM is Germany's only top-50 university in the QS rankings. Here's what expats and international students should know about studying in Germany.
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Germany's BAföG Under Fire: Student Funding Cuts and What They Mean
Germany's Research Minister rejected BAföG reform, sparking student protests. Find out what this means for funding support if you study in Germany.
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Germany's BAföG Reform in Doubt: What Students Need to Know
Germany's planned BAföG student aid reform has stalled due to coalition disagreements. Students hoping for higher support rates face uncertainty ahead of the winter semester.
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Best Scholarships in Germany for International Students 2026
From DAAD to Deutschlandstipendium, here are every major scholarship open for international students in Germany right now — with deadlines, amounts, and exactly what to do this month.
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