Midwife in Germany (Hebamme)
An essential, highly sought-after profession: the midwife (Hebamme) supports pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. Karriere Fähre supports you from German to your role.
The profession
The midwife follows pregnancy, assists births with the medical team and supports mother and newborn after birth.
Salary in Germany
About €3,300 to €4,800 gross per month, with a median around €4,380. Premiums and self-employment can raise earnings.
Training duration
Since 2020, midwifery is a dual university programme of 3 to 4 years, paid (~€1,400 to €1,800/month). Already qualified: diploma recognition and German B2.
Employers hiring
Hospital maternity units, birth centres and self-employed practice (home visits). Demand is strong across the country.
Where you can work
Delivery rooms, maternity wards, ante- and postnatal care, and independent practice.
Career progression
Specialisations (lactation, perinatal care), team coordination, teaching, or self-employment with one's own clients.
German level required
B2 is required to practise and for recognition. Karriere Fähre trains you up to B2 in Douala.
Recognition
Regulated profession: your diploma must be recognised by the competent state authority (equivalence check), sometimes with an adaptation measure.
Visa and residence permit
Visa and residence permit for skilled workers (§ 18a/18b), or entry for on-site recognition (§ 16d). We handle the paperwork.
The process with Karriere Fähre
Profile assessment, German up to B2, file and recognition, matching with a maternity unit, visa and paperwork, then support with settling in.
Frequently asked questions
- Is my midwifery diploma recognised?
- Recognition is decided case by case by the competent authority. We build the file with you.
- Do I need German?
- B2 is required; we train you up to that level before departure.
Salaries: Entgeltatlas (Federal Employment Agency) and specialist sources, 2025. Indicative figures, not guaranteed. Recognition and visas: competent German authorities.