Physiotherapy education has a minimum requirement at a level of 10 years’ secondary school. Moreover, the physiotherapy education takes place at physiotherapy schools which are at a Polytechnic level. The physiotherapist education in Germany does not lead to the award of a university degree. Physiotherapy diploma however allows for postgraduates courses. It takes three years to complete the Physiotherapy program and is standard in all states in Germany. Once the program is completed, all Physiotherapy students must pass a state examination. Students may receive three different certificates.

Bescheinigung certificate- the school issues this certificate to allow the student to write the examination.

Zeugnis or Abschlusszeugnis der Berufsfachschule (Completion certificate of the Berufsfachschule)- confirms that the student passed the state examination.

Urkunde from state (Staat), or county (Kreis) or from district (Bezirk)- allows graduates to practice the profession.