TOP 9 prestigious, tuition-free vocational training schools in Germany 2025

Germany is one of the European countries with many schools applying a tuition-free policy for international students, opening up vocational study abroad opportunities for young Vietnamese people. Thanks to that, students can access quality education, improve their skills and expand their employment opportunities. However, the differences between training programs, entry requirements and accompanying conditions make it difficult for young people to choose a school. Understanding this, in the article below, SHD Academy will introduce a list tuition-free schools in Germany has high quality training and top reputation, helping you easily find the most suitable learning environment.

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Why does Germany exempt tuition fees for international students?

According to the German concept, education is a social right, not a commercial product for profitable business. The tuition-free policy in Germany is applied to ensure that everyone, regardless of social class, has the opportunity to access knowledge, contributing to creating a fair and sustainable society.

In addition, in recent years, the German government has recognized the outstanding potential of the international student community as well as immigrants in contributing to promoting the German economy. Therefore, Germany not only maintains a tuition-free policy but also offers many good incentives to Attracting talent from all over the world. This helps provide quality human resources for the German labor market, contributing to building a rich and developed country.

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TOP 9 tuition-free vocational training schools in Germany for international students

Most vocational schools in Germany are tuition-free for international students, except in some cases in the state of Baden-Württemberg, where international students from outside the European Union (EU) have to pay a certain fee. Below is a list of tuition-free schools in Germany with high-quality training programs, you can refer to:

1. BSW Group – The leading prestigious vocational training school in Germany

Bildungswerk der Sächsischen Wirtschaft (BSW) is one of the leading multidisciplinary training institutions in Germany, founded in 1990. With the mission of supporting the economic transformation of the state of Saxony, BSW provides training and continuing education programs, helping workers improve their skills and adapt to the job market.

Initially, BSW focused on retraining and career orientation for job seekers, and also implemented inter-company training courses for recent graduates who did not have an internship. Over time, BSW expanded the program to help employees improve their qualifications and support those who wanted to change careers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for new jobs. In addition, BSW actively supports recent graduates in their career orientation, contributing to the retention of quality human resources in the Saxony economy. 

Not only playing an important role in training and developing human resources in Germany, BSW is also a strategic partner of SHD Academy in building a high-quality educational foundation, especially for the Nursing industry. In early 2024, SHD Academy was honored to welcome representatives from the BSW Vocational Training Center and three leading nursing companies in Germany: Oberlausitz Pflegeheim & Kurzzeitpflege gGmbH (OLPK), Westlausitz Pflegeheim & Kurzzeitpflege gGmbH (WLPK) and Diakonie St. Martin. This visit not only gives nursing students the opportunity to meet and exchange directly with prestigious businesses but also provides a practical perspective on nursing profession in Germany, opening up many career development opportunities in an international standard environment.

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2. Avestos Group – The leading prestigious group in Germany

Avestos is one of the leading vocational training groups in Germany, a group that stands out with its extensive experience in vocational skills training and career development for students. Avestos Group provides elementary vocational training programs, recruitment, consulting and support for international students in preparing, entering and participating in the dual vocational training college program in Germany. With a large network of training facilities, vocational colleges and affiliated businesses, Avestos offers students solid learning and working opportunities on the path to career development in Germany.

Avestos Group has cooperated with many partners in Vietnam to train, receiving many students to study and work in Germany. In particular, SHD Academy is one of the long-term strategic partners, accompanying Avestos in orienting and training quality human resources. 

To date, more than 100 students of SHD Academy have successfully studied vocational training in Germany through connections with Avestos businesses in a variety of industries such as construction, mechanics, nursing, restaurants - hotels, logistics, chefs, etc. Since 2022, SHD and Avestos Group have expanded cooperation with inter-sectoral agencies in the Mekong Delta, implementing financial support policies and career orientation counseling to create favorable conditions for Vietnamese human resources to access high-quality training programs and develop sustainable careers in Germany.

In particular, when participating in the Vocational College Study Abroad program in Germany, students are not only exempted from 100% tuition fees during the training period but are also always supported and guaranteed the right to quality study and employment.

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3. BBZ Sulzbach Vocational Training Center

With a history of over 135 years, BBZ Sulzbach is the oldest vocational training school in Germany, attracting thousands of international students to study every year. The school offers a variety of vocational training programs in many fields such as commerce, mechanical - electronic, processing technology,… 

Furthermore, BBZ Sulzbach vocational training center has a good network of connections with many partners around the world to train highly skilled students. After graduating from this center, students will often have stable jobs with attractive income.

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4. TGBBZ II Saarbrücken Vocational Training School

The TGBBZ II Saarbrücken vocational school is one of the best tuition-free schools in Germany, with over 1,800 students and over 100 teaching staff. The school is not only equipped with modern facilities but also offers a variety of dual training programs – vocational training including agriculture, food technology, design, optics, restaurant - hotel,… offers many career options for international students. In addition to in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge, TGBBZ II Saarbrücken also organizes seminars and training courses with experts, creating conditions for students to develop comprehensive practical skills and be ready to enter the labor market.

In 2024, SHD Academy visited and worked at the TGBBZ 2 Saarbrücken vocational training school. At the meeting, SHD and the school's board of directors discussed how to support SHD students in adapting to the new learning environment in Germany. Policies such as providing tutoring programs, language support and connecting with local businesses have been set up to ensure that SHD students achieve the best results throughout their studies.

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5. Euro Akademie Vocational Training School

Euro Akademie is a prestigious vocational training school in Germany with nearly 40 years of experience. The school currently has more than 30 training facilities across Germany and offers a variety of vocational training programs, including nursing, mechanics, build, restaurants, hotels, tourism, etc. The training programs at the school are all designed according to a dual model combining theory and practice, helping international students accumulate knowledge and acquire necessary professional skills. This will help international students have high employment opportunities after graduation and meet the needs of the current market. 

In addition to high quality training, Euro Akademie also has many policies to support Vietnamese international students such as free tuition, finding housing, finding jobs, etc. to help Vietnamese international students quickly integrate into their new life in Germany.

6. Dehoga Thuringen Vocational Training School

Dehoga Thuringen is The largest vocational training school specializing in the restaurant and hotel industry in Germany was established in 1990 in ErFurt. Coming to Dehoga Thüringen, students will develop themselves with a lot of related knowledge about professional skills in reception and table service, marketing in restaurants and hotels, human resource management, event organization and receive advanced foreign language training to best serve customers. With the practical training program, students after graduation have the opportunity to work at many prestigious restaurants and hotels in Germany.

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7. Ludwig Fresenius Vocational School

Ranked among the top tuition-free schools in Germany, Ludwig Fresenius was founded by COGNOS AG, the largest private vocational school with more than 100 training facilities in 35 different cities in Germany. The school's training majors are quite diverse, but mainly nursing, economics and information technology. 

The quality of vocational training at Ludwig Fresenius is ranked among the top 50 schools in Germany thanks to its highly qualified lecturers and modern teaching methods. After 3 years of study, students at Ludwig Fresenius have the opportunity to receive an internationally recognized degree and can develop their careers in Germany or any other country in the world.

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8. Werdau School of Geriatric Nursing and Rescue Services

The Werdau Vocational Training School for Geriatric Nursing and Rescue Services was founded in 1992 in Saxony Germany. In 2015, the German Government recognized Werdau as a national vocational training school with majors such as outpatient care, elderly care, nursing and medicine, etc.

In addition to training in the above professions, the school also focuses on cultivating soft skills in students to confidently enter the international labor market and develop a solid career in the future.

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9. Public Vocational School II Kempten 

TII Kempten Public Vocational School is also one of the prestigious tuition-free schools in Germany, attracting a large number of international students each year. The school offers a variety of vocational programs such as nursing, Dental assistant, finance,… help international students easily choose a career that suits their interests and abilities. 

In addition, with a strong network of partners and a team of experienced teachers, II Kempten has created conditions for students to access a global quality learning environment. Not only that, the school is also located in the cultural, economic and educational center of Germany, providing many job opportunities for international students after graduation.

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SHD Academy – The leading prestigious unit in Vietnam supporting tuition-free vocational study in Germany

After nearly 7 years of operation in the field of German vocational study abroad consulting, SHD Academy is proud to be prestigious German vocational study abroad center Vietnam's leading center with a student visa approval rate of up to 99%. At the same time, the center has successfully supported more than 600 Vietnamese students to go to Germany to study and accompanied more than 1,500 students studying. With the business philosophy of "Taking customers as the center of all activities, aiming to balance the interests of all parties", SHD has built a comprehensive ecosystem, bringing practical values to students.

1. Connecting cooperation

• SHD Academy builds close cooperative relationships with local authorities in Vietnam, representatives of German states, leading educational institutions and businesses in Germany. From there, it not only opens up attractive job opportunities with guaranteed output for students but also commits to full benefits of accommodation, support for administrative procedures and necessary conditions, helping students feel secure in studying and developing a long-term career in Germany. 
• Thanks to a network of partners with more than 40 German enterprises and constantly expanding, SHD Academy confidently commits to providing students with jobs immediately after graduation with attractive income, helping young people confidently enter the international labor market and develop their future careers.
• Honored to be recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City as an excellent non-public educational institution for two consecutive school years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024), affirming top quality service.
• In addition, SHD Academy is the pioneer in bringing Vietnamese leaders to Germany to visit and work, demonstrating the care and concern of local leaders and SHD team for young human resources, strongly affirming the commitment to comprehensively accompany students from Vietnam to Germany. At the same time, affirming SHD's leading reputation in connecting international cooperation. 

2. Pioneer in financial support

• SHD Academy is proud to be a pioneer in providing practical financial solutions for students. By officially signing a cooperation agreement with Shinhan Bank to implement the "Companionship Tuition" program, SHD Academy opens up opportunities to help students access preferential loans more easily.
• In addition, thanks to close coordination with the authorities of the Mekong Delta provinces, SHD Academy has implemented financial loan packages from 150 to 200 million VND through the Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) and reputable credit institutions such as the Social Policy Bank to support students in provinces such as An Giang, Tra Vinh, Ben Tre, Soc Trang.
• This solution not only helps reduce the financial burden for parents and students but also opens up opportunities for students to realize their dream of studying vocational training in Germany.

3. Comprehensive ecosystem

• Comprehensive ecosystem with German language training services, TELC test coordination, career orientation, interview training with businesses, visa interviews and legal support for students until graduation and stable jobs in Germany. 
• Transparent design process with clear costs, close connection between services, helping students have a seamless, uninterrupted learning and working experience.
• SHD Academy is committed to accompanying students on their journey to conquer their career goals, helping young people easily integrate into the international environment and build a sustainable career in Germany.

4. Personalize your learning and career path

• SHD Academy provides vocational training courses, helping students gain practical experience and discover themselves. Through this, students will recognize their strengths and identify fields that match their passion, thereby strengthening their choice of suitable majors.
• Based on individual abilities and labor market trends in Germany, SHD Academy orients and advises on personalized learning paths for each student. Thereby, students are supported to maximize their strengths, while meeting the human resource needs of the international market.
• Understanding that “integration” is the key to success, SHD organizes exchange sessions and activities to explore German culture, from customs, cuisine to daily life skills. These experiences not only help students get acquainted with the new environment but also understand how to communicate and work with Germans. Thanks to that, students feel more confident when entering life in Germany, ready to build a long-term career in a promising international environment.
• Up to now, more than 99% students of SHD Academy have successfully integrated in Germany, quickly adapted and demonstrated the ability to study and work effectively, receiving high appreciation from businesses. This once again affirms the outstanding quality in consulting, career orientation and cultural and skill preparation for students of SHD Academy.

Next to tuition-free schools in Germany listed above, this country also has many other vocational training facilities for you to choose from. Therefore, carefully research the information to choose the most suitable school. Even when studying at tuition-free schools, you still need to prepare finances to cover living expenses during your studies in Germany. If you want to know more details about the costs of vocational study abroad, you can visit the section News for information or contact SHD Academy Call hotline 0336 760 276 for detailed support!