Scholarships in Germany for International Students
Germany offers generous scholarships from the government, political foundations, and universities. While most public universities charge no tuition, these scholarships cover living costs, insurance, and more, making studying in Germany virtually free.
- 1316
- Scholarships Available
- €0
- Tuition at Public Unis
- €934
- Avg Monthly Stipend
- 400+
- Public Universities
All 1,316 scholarships, 18 national and foundation programmes plus 1,298 run by 243 universities
DAAD STIBET I - Graduation grants for international students
DAAD / TU Dresden International Office
Completion scholarships for already-enrolled international students at TUD in their final phase of studies, helping them finish their degree. Awarded through th...
DAAD STIBET I - Graduation Scholarship (Studienabschlussstipendium)
DAAD (Federal Foreign Office funds) administered by Hochschule Bremen International Office
Financial support for international degree-seeking students in the final phase of their studies at HSB who face unexpected financial hardship. A successful grad...
DAAD STIBET I - Grant for particularly engaged international students
DAAD / TU Dresden International Office
A grant honouring outstanding volunteer work done inside or outside TU Dresden by enrolled international students, awarded alongside the DAAD Prize as recogniti...
DAAD STIBET I - Scholarship for More Equal Opportunities (mehr Chancengerechtigkeit)
DAAD administered by Hochschule Bremen International Office
Supports international students at HSB who master particular personal challenges and life circumstances while studying, aiming for greater equity in education....
DAAD STIBET I - Scholarship for Outstanding Engagement (besonderes Engagement)
DAAD administered by Hochschule Bremen International Office
Awards DAAD scholarships to international students at HSB for outstanding voluntary engagement that has an international dimension at university level. Applicat...
DAAD STIBET I Scholarships for International Students (2024 cohort)
Freie Universitaet Berlin / DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office funds)
Earlier cohort of DAAD STIBET I scholarships: 6 students awarded EUR 250/month for 10 months (March - December 2024). Same eligibility criteria. Application dea...
DAAD STIBET I Scholarships for International Students (2025 cohort)
Freie Universitaet Berlin / DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office funds)
Previous year's cohort of DAAD STIBET I scholarships for expanding access: 12 students awarded EUR 250/month for 10 months (March - December 2025). Same eligibi...
DAAD STIBET I Scholarships for International Students (Berlin International)
DAAD / Berlin International University of Applied Sciences International Office
Financed by the STIBET-Programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the international office of Berlin International offers DAAD STIBET I scholarsh...
DAAD STIBET I Scholarships for International Students (Expanding Access)
Freie Universitaet Berlin / DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office funds)
Scholarships for expanding access for international students currently enrolled at FU Berlin. Funded by DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office). 10 scholarships...
DAAD STIBET Scholarship for Completion of Studies
Hochschule Geisenheim University / DAAD
Enables international degree-seeking students (foreign citizenship, university entrance qualification obtained outside Germany) to write their final thesis free...
DAAD STIBET Scholarship Fund at DIT
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) STIBET programme, awarded by the Deggendorf Institute of Technology
The Deggendorf Institute of Technology receives funds to award to selected international students from the DAAD's STIBET scholarship programme. Three types: (1)...
DAAD STIBET scholarship funds at DIT
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) STIBET programme, awarded by the Deggendorf Institute of Technology
The Deggendorf Institute of Technology receives funds to award to selected international students from the DAAD's STIBET scholarship programme. The funding page...
DAAD STIBET Study Completion Scholarship
Hochschule Kaiserslautern International Office (DAAD STIBET programme, financed by the German Federal Foreign Office)
Completion grant for foreign full-time students at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences who are approaching the end of their studies including the fina...
DAAD Studienabschlussstipendium (via STIBA) for International Students
DAAD / Stipendien- und Beihilfeausschuss (STIBA) Uni Goettingen
Partial scholarships for international students who have financed their studies predominantly through own employment and are close to graduation. Aims to enable...
DAAD-Award (Preis)
Friedensau Adventist University with DAAD
Annual prize for outstanding achievements in the study of theology, awarded by a special scholarship commission.
DAAD-BIDS-Stipendium für PASCH-Absolvent*innen (StartING Future)
Fachhochschule Dortmund International Office with DAAD BIDS funds
Supports international graduates of PASCH schools starting a bachelor's degree at FH Dortmund. Provides EUR 500/month for 6 months (October to March) plus perso...
DAAD-Preis an der TU Berlin
TU Berlin with DAAD funds
Annual prize of EUR 1,000 for international students with special academic achievements and remarkable societal or intercultural engagement. Usually announced i...
DAAD-Preis der BHT
Berliner Hochschule fuer Technik (DAAD)
Prize awarded to one outstanding international student per year.
DAAD-Preis for Outstanding International Students
DAAD / Uni Goettingen
Annual prize for outstanding academic achievements by international students at Uni Goettingen. Recognizes excellence and contribution to academic/social life....
DAAD-Preis fuer internationale Studierende der Hochschule Osnabrueck
Hochschule Osnabrueck with DAAD funds
One-time EUR 1,000 prize for students with special academic performance or voluntary engagement; applications are submitted via the intranet form.
DAAD-Preis fuer internationale Studierende der HWR Berlin
HWR Berlin, funded by the DAAD
Annual prize awarded by HWR Berlin to outstanding international students, financed with funds provided by the DAAD. It recognises special academic achievement a...
DAAD-Preis für herausragende Leistungen und soziales Engagement internationaler Studierender
Fachhochschule Dortmund with DAAD funds
Annual prize of EUR 1,000 for one international student with outstanding academic achievements and remarkable social engagement. Funded by DAAD from Federal For...
DAAD-Preis für internationale Studierende
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin with DAAD funds
Annual prize awarded to international students at HU with outstanding academic performance and social engagement. Prize amount EUR 1,000. Details published by t...
DAAD-Preis für internationale Studierende der Hochschule Osnabrück
Hochschule Osnabrück with DAAD funds
One-time EUR 1,000 prize for international students with special academic performance or voluntary engagement. Application via intranet form.
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