Fourteen of Germany’s sixteen states pay a cash bonus to people who pass the master examination or an equivalent advanced qualification. In January 2026, Berlin paid 5,000 euros, Lower Saxony 4,000 euros and Bavaria 3,000 euros.
Fourteen of Germany’s sixteen states pay a cash bonus to people who pass the master examination or an equivalent advanced qualification. In January 2026, Berlin paid 5,000 euros, Lower Saxony 4,000 euros and Bavaria 3,000 euros.