Am I entitled to unemployment benefit after graduation?

Am I entitled to unemployment benefit after graduation?

Unemployment benefits are paid to anyone who has previously been employed subject to social security contributions for at least twelve months at a time. Usually this does not apply to students. Therefore, you are more likely to be entitled to unemployment benefit II, better known as Hartz IV. The standard rate is currently 391 euros per month.

Can you register as unemployed after graduation?

Do you have to register as unemployed after graduation? If you cannot start your professional life immediately after graduation, you do not have to register with the Federal Employment Agency as “unemployed”. However, you should take care of this at an early stage – at least three months before completing your studies.

How long is it normal to be unemployed after graduation?

Of the 400,000 people who receive a university degree every year in Germany, around 20 percent need six months before they can start their careers, according to the employment agency. 15 percent search for a year and 12 percent of graduates even need more than 1 year to search for a job.