Special career start

To be granted a license to work as a doctor, dentist, psychotherapist or a pharmacist in Germany, you must gain a special nationwide license. If you need specific information on the requirements in Thuringia, please contact the State Examination Office for Academic Health Professions.External link

Jena University Hospital (JUH) as well as the related faculties also offer extensive information on studying human medicineExternal link, dentistryExternal link, pharmacy de as well as psychotherapy de.

What are the main advantages of an internship?

1. You can prove yourself a reliable employer to a potential employer.
2. During your internship, you can gain an insight into a specific company or field of work.
3. You can develop your personality.
4. Last but not least, you can specify your career goals.

While looking for an internship, you should find information about your employer and the vacancy in which you are interested. You can, for example, search for internships using our job portalExternal link. For more information, please refer to the information on internships in Germany and abroad de.

As a trainee, you are employed in a company or an institution in various areas or departments. You can participate in continuing education and network events, can evolve into a junior staff member for diverse business operations. Often, this kind of training is part of a trainee programme which may last up to two years.

For current opportunities, please visit our job portalExternal link, the Jena job portalExternal link and career websites of companies.

In Germany, there are special training programmes for young people aspiring to careers in journalism (“Volontariat”). This is a fixed-term education programme within an institution which prepares for a specific career in journalism and other creative industries, but also in charitable, commercial, or public administration institutions. Depending on specific programmes, educational background, and suitability, this trainee programme can last up to two years.

Practical training for teachers

Teacher training programmes also include a practical phase which should must be completed in the pre-placement service period (“Referendariat”). Future teachers must complete the practical phase of the teacher at the specific type of school for which they want to specialize (e.g “Gymnasium”). To complete their practical phase successfully, candidates must pass the second state examination.

Practical training for lawyers

In Germany, the practical training for lawyers (“Rechtsreferendariat”) completes by passing the second state examination. For comprehensive information on the procedure in Thuringia, please refer to the website of the State Examination Office and of the Thuringian Ministry for Migration, Justice, And Consumer Protection, the latter being responsible for appointments.

 Practical training for theologians

Those who have a degree in theology and want to work as a pastor must pass a practical training (“Vikariat”) to be authorized to conduct religious ceremonies. The training involves a two-and-a-half year work in the religious community and the corresponding school. For more information, please refer to the Protestant Church in Central GermanyExternal link and to the Protestant Church in GermanyExternal link.