AuslandsBAföG (BAföG for Stays Abroad)
by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), administered via BAföG offices
Stipend
Domestic BAföG rate
Duration
1 semester or 12 weeks
Level
Bachelor, Master
Deadline
At least 6 months before planned stay abroad
Overview
State funding for stays abroad (1 semester or 12 weeks within university cooperation). Covers domestic BAföG rate plus verifiably necessary tuition fees up to EUR 4,600/year, travel costs EUR 250 (Europe) or EUR 500 (non-Europe) each way. Available even for students not eligible for domestic BAföG. Application at responsible international BAföG office (not at university).
Provider
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), administered via BAföG offices
Type
university Scholarship
Degree Levels
Bachelor, Master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Domestic BAföG rate + tuition fees up to EUR 4,600/year + travel allowance
Eligibility Requirements
- Students who studied at German university for at least 1 year
- stay at recognised foreign university
- financial need assessment.
What This Scholarship Covers
Tuition Fees
Full or partial tuition waiver at German universities
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
In the provider's words
- living costs abroad
- tuition fees abroad (up to EUR 4,600/year)
- travel costs (EUR 250 Europe / EUR 500 non-Europe each way)
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- Domestic BAföG rate + tuition fees up to EUR 4,600/year + travel allowance
- Duration
- 1 semester or 12 weeks
- Degree Levels
- Bachelor Master
- Deadline
- At least 6 months before planned stay abroad
Frequently Asked Questions About the AuslandsBAföG (BAföG for Stays Abroad)
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