Germany Expands Nursing Apprenticeship Seats to Meet Growing Healthcare Demand

Germany continues to strengthen its healthcare sector by significantly expanding nursing apprenticeship opportunities. As of March 2025, there are 147,100 trainees enrolled in the country’s general nursing program — a rise from previous years. In 2024 alone, over 59,500 new nursing apprenticeships were signed.

For the year ahead, Germany expects 22,500+ additional nursing apprenticeship seats to be available — a major opportunity for international candidates, especially from India. This expansion comes as part of Germany’s ongoing Skilled Immigration reform, aiming to ease shortages in the healthcare sector.

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