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-Preis für 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-PROMOS scholarships for study abroad
DAAD (awarded by accadis Hochschule)
accadis awards PROMOS grants to its students for stays abroad (recurring announcements 2021-2024 on the university website).
DAAD-Scholarship I (On-Campus Grant)
Friedensau Adventist University with DAAD funds
One grant for international students of Theology and Social Sciences, proposed by students, decided by the grants committee with the registrar and representativ...
DAAD-Scholarship III (partial grants pool)
Friedensau Adventist University with DAAD funds
Pool of about 20 partial grants totalling EUR 50,000 per year (EUR 25,000 per semester), roughly 2 x 400 EUR + 1 x 450 EUR per student per semester. Marked 'not...
DAAD-STIBET graduation scholarships
TH Wildau International Office with DAAD STIBET funds
Up to four graduation scholarships for international students close to completing their studies at TH Wildau; priority given to students completing their master...
DAAD-STIBET I Scholarships (Global Exchange Program)
University of Bonn International Office / DAAD
International students who come to Bonn from partner universities as part of the Global Exchange Program can obtain a DAAD-STIBET I scholarship. Partner univers...
DAAD-STIBET scholarships for international degree-seeking students (graduation, engagement, equal opportunities)
International Office of Technische Hochschule Mannheim, funded by DAAD from Federal Foreign Office means
Four scholarship lines administered by the International Office: DAAD-STIBET Studienabschluss-Stipendium (graduation phase support), Stipendium fuer besonders e...
DAAD-STIBET scholarships for more equal opportunities
TH Wildau International Office with DAAD STIBET funds
Up to three one-off awards for international students facing special challenges during their studies (e.g. care responsibilities for children or relatives, disa...
DAAD-Stipendien (für internationale Studierende)
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Größte Förderorganisation für internationale Studierende. Die meisten DAAD-Stipendien richten sich an Master- und Promotionsstudierende, nicht an Bachelor-Ersts...
DAAD-Stipendien for incoming exchange students
DAAD / TH Augsburg
DAAD scholarships for guest stays at TH Augsburg (Erasmus+ teaching mobility, etc.). Overview on International pages.
DAAD-Stipendien für internationale Studierende
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Die KHKT verweist auf DAAD-Stipendien für internationale Studierende (z. B. EPOS, Entwicklungsbezogene Postgraduiertenstudiengänge). Meist für Master und Promot...
DAKA Student Loans (Final Study Phase)
Darlehenskasse der Studierendenwerke in Nordrhein-Westfalen (DAKA)
The Loan Fund of the Association for Student Affairs (Studierendenwerke e.V.) in North Rhine-Westphalia supports students in the final study phase. Referenced o...
DAKAs zinsloses Studiendarlehen (Universität Duisburg-Essen)
Darlehenskasse der Studierendenwerke e.V. (DAKA)
Interest-free student loan from the non-profit association of NRW Studierendenwerke. Supports students with zinsloses Darlehen. Over 60 years of operation. Appl...
Degree Completion Scholarship for international students (DAAD STIBET)
University of Bonn / DAAD STIBET with Federal Foreign Office funds
International students working toward a degree at the University of Bonn can apply for a Degree Completion Scholarship supporting those with good to very good s...
Degree Completion Scholarship for International Students (Studienabschluss-Stipendium)
RWTH International Office / DAAD STIBET I (Federal Foreign Office funds)
The International Office awards Degree Completion Scholarships through the DAAD's STIBET I program, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. This scholarshi...
Degree completion scholarships for international students
Universitaet Hamburg - Department of International Affairs
For degree-seeking international students enrolled at Universitaet Hamburg who need funding to complete their degree.
Dennis Mahoutchian Scholarship
Frankfurt School alumnus Dennis Mahoutchian via Frankfurt School
Supports outstanding female students with a scholarship. Funded by FS alumnus Dennis Mahoutchian.
Deutsche Bildung Fonds (Income Share Agreement)
Deutsche Bildung AG
Umgekehrter Generationenvertrag: Investor:innen zahlen in Fonds ein, Studierende erhalten Geld. Rückzahlung über Anteil am späteren Bruttogehalt (keine festen R...
Deutschland Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium)
Universitaet Mannheim with private sponsors / BMBF
Merit-and-engagement scholarship; about two thirds purpose-bound to fields per sponsor preference; 146 awarded in 2025/26, target ~140 for 2026/27; includes non...
Deutschlandstipendien at the Bauhaus-Universitaet Weimar
Bauhaus-Universitaet Weimar with federal government and private sponsors
The Germany Scholarship is awarded directly at the Bauhaus-Universitaet Weimar to students honouring outstanding achievements or special social commitment; 22 s...
Deutschlandstipendium
Filmuniversitaet Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF (national scholarship programme, federal government + private sponsors)
Merit-based monthly grant of EUR 300 (150 federal + 150 private funds) awarded for usually one academic year to talented and high-performing enrolled students;...
Deutschlandstipendium
Hochschule Aalen / federal-private co-financing (Deutschlandstipendium)
Aalen University awards Deutschlandstipendien annually (participating since 2011); performance is the central criterion, personal circumstances and engagement a...
Deutschlandstipendium
Hochschule Bochum (BMBF national scholarship programme with private funders)
Annual scholarship for enrolled students and first-year entrants of Hochschule Bochum; 300 EUR per month, half funded by private donors (e.g. Thormaehlen-Stiftu...
Deutschlandstipendium
Hochschule Flensburg (with regional sponsors and BMBF)
Merit-plus-engagement scholarship; half funded by private sponsors from the region, half by the federal government. Income-independent, no repayment, not counte...
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