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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.

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Scholarships Available
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Tuition at Public Unis
€934
Avg Monthly Stipend
400+
Public Universities
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All 1,316 scholarships, 18 national and foundation programmes plus 1,298 run by 243 universities

Deutschlandstipendium at HWG LU

Hochschule fuer Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen with private sponsors and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research / Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space

Annual scholarship awarded for the winter semester to gifted, high-performing students who also show voluntary engagement; selection follows the Stipendienprogr...

EUR 300 per month (150 EUR private sponsor + 150 EUR federal funds)
bachelor, master
At least one year (2 semesters), up to the regular period of study subject to continued eligibility
Deadline: Annually April until end of May for the following winter semester
None published - all enrolled HWG LU students may apply
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at ISM

ISM International School of Management / BMBF Deutschlandstipendium programme

ISM participates in the nationwide public-private Germany Scholarship. Merit-based support of EUR 300 per month for one academic year, half from the federal gov...

EUR 300/month
bachelor, master, mba
1 year
None stated (all ISM students incl. international)
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at JGU Mainz

Federal government (matched) + private donors of JGU

The Germany Scholarship at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz supports gifted and engaged students regardless of their parents' income; a donor contribution of...

EUR 300 per month (EUR 3,600 per funding year)
Bachelor, Master
Two semesters (up to the standard period of study)
Deadline: Annual call (deadline 30 September)
Living costs Mentoring & network

Deutschlandstipendium at JLU Giessen

JLU Giessen with federal government and private sponsors

The national scholarship programme is also offered at JLU: students receive EUR 300 per month, funded half by the federal government and half by private sponsor...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
Per Deutschlandstipendium rules (awarded per call, typically renewable subject to performance)
Deadline: Published with each annual call
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Kassel International Management School (KIMS)

Kassel International Management School / Universität Kassel with federal funds and private sponsors

KIMS students (enrolled via Universität Kassel) are eligible for the Deutschlandstipendium awarded through Universität Kassel. Holders receive EUR 300 monthly,...

EUR 300 per month
Master (MBA, M.Sc. Management)
One year (two semesters), renewable within standard period of study
Deadline: Annual call via Universität Kassel (typically spring for winter semester)
None - open to all enrolled KIMS/Uni Kassel students
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Kiel University (CAU)

Christian-Albrechts-Universitaet zu Kiel with private donors

CAU has participated in the Deutschlandstipendium since its introduction in 2011 and awards numerous one-year scholarships annually to dedicated students, compl...

EUR 300/month
Bachelor, Master, PhD
1 year
Deadline: mid-June to mid-July (annual window; 2025/26: 13 Jun - 14 Jul 2025)
open
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Ostfalia Hochschule

Ostfalia Hochschule fuer angewandte Wissenschaften with federal funds and private sponsors

Since winter semester 2011/12 Ostfalia students have benefited from the income-independent Deutschlandstipendium. Holders receive EUR 300 monthly, half from fed...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
Maximum two semesters
Deadline: 31 August 2026, 12:00 noon, for WS 2026/27 and SoSe 2027 awards (annual call)
None stated - open to enrolled students and incoming applicants
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at OTH Amberg-Weiden

OTH Amberg-Weiden (with BMFTR and private sponsors)

National merit scholarship awarded annually by OTH Amberg-Weiden together with private sponsors, companies and foundations; half funded by the Federal Ministry...

EUR 300 per month
bachelor, master
One year (two semesters), renewable up to standard period of study
Deadline: 1 July - 9 August 2026 for funding year 2026/27 (first-semester bachelor applicants: 28 September - 8 October 2026)
None stated (open to enrolled students of the university)
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at OTH Regensburg

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (50%) plus private sponsors, companies and foundations (50%), paid out by OTH Regensburg

The Deutschlandstipendium is a national scholarship programme that supports talented and high-achieving students at OTH Regensburg with a one-year scholarship o...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
One funding year (1 October - 30 September)
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Reutlingen University

Reutlingen University with federal funds and participating companies

Reutlingen University awards Deutschlandstipendien to exceptionally talented first-year students and current students. Beyond the monthly payment, holders stay...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
One year (September to August of the following year)
Deadline: 27 July 2026 to 27 September 2026 for the September 2026 to August 2027 award period
Living costs Mentoring & network

Deutschlandstipendium at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Regional companies, associations, foundations and private individuals + federal government

HSRW awards the Germany Scholarship to students who have already shown excellent study results or are expected to achieve them. In the academic year 2025/26, 71...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
One academic year
Deadline: Application phase every May (1-31 May) via the online portal
All nationalities
Living costs Mentoring & network

Deutschlandstipendium at RPTU

Federal Ministry of Education and Research + private donors (RPTU)

RPTU participates in the national Deutschlandstipendium programme and describes its recipients as strong performers who are also creative and socially committed...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
At least two semesters
Deadline: Announced by RPTU (see StudierendenServiceCenter / RefIntA)
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum with private sponsors and BMFTR

Since 2011 RUB has awarded Deutschlandstipendien of 300 euros monthly for one year (October to September), financed equally by privately raised donations and fe...

EUR 300/month
Bachelor, Master
1 year (October - September)
Deadline: varies (2026/27 phases: 27 Apr - 14 May and 6 Jul onwards)
open
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Saarland University

Universitaet des Saarlandes with private sponsors and the federal government; applications administered by StudienStiftungSaar

National scholarship programme for students at Saarland University. Open to enrolled bachelor and master students as well as applicants who have applied for a s...

EUR 300 per month
bachelor, master
Funding period 1 October - 30 September of the following year; renewal possible within the regular study duration via new application
Deadline: 1 June - 30 June annually via the StudienStiftungSaar online portal (recent round ran 16 June - 16 July 2025)
None - international students explicitly eligible
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at SRH University

SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg / Federal Government and private donors

Income-independent Deutschlandstipendium of 300 euros per month, half federal and half private funds, granted for at least two semesters and at most until the e...

EUR 300/month
Bachelor, Master
at least 2 semesters, up to end of standard period of study
Deadline: varies (SS 2026 round: 3 Dec 2025 - 14 Jan 2026)
open (all nationalities)
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Technische Hochschule Mannheim

Technische Hochschule Mannheim with private sponsors (BASF, SAP, Roche Diagnostics, AbbVie, Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung and others) and the German Federal Government

Around 55 scholarships awarded annually for the winter semester, funded half by regional companies/foundations and half by the federal government. Faculties def...

EUR 300 per month
bachelor, master
Usually one year
Deadline: Annual call mid-September to mid-October; selection completed by mid-November; payments September-November retroactive
None stated - open to talented students enrolled at TH Mannheim
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at Technische Hochschule Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt

Technische Hochschule Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt with private sponsors and the German Federal Government

National scholarship awarded independent of personal income and combinable with BAfoeG. Talent/performance proven by transcript grades better than 2.00 and ECTS...

EUR 300 per month
bachelor, master
One year (2 semesters), e.g. 15 March - 14 March for the 2026 round
Deadline: Application rounds announced annually; example 2026 round: online form due between 15 March and 1 April 2026; next round opens 15 March 2027
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at TH Koeln

TH Koeln with private promoters (companies, foundations, associations, alumni) and the BMBF

EUR 300 monthly grant for talented beginning and advanced students; promoters pay EUR 150, the federal ministry doubles it. Granted for at least two semesters,...

EUR 300/month
bachelor, master
At least two semesters, extendable
Deadline: Application phase for the 2026/2027 funding year: 15 August - 15 September 2026
No nationality restriction stated
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at TH Lübeck

Technische Hochschule Lübeck (with private funders and the Federal Government)

Public-private scholarship recognising outstanding achievement and special engagement; funded half by private funders (companies, foundations, individuals) and...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
One funding year (01 Sep - 31 Aug), renewable on application while within standard period of study
Deadline: 31 August 2026 (14:00) for round 2026/27
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at TH Nuremberg Georg Simon Ohm

Technische Hochschule Nuernberg Georg Simon Ohm with federal funds and private sponsors

The Ohm awards Deutschlandstipendien as a contribution to living costs so recipients can concentrate on their studies or finance a stay abroad. Holders receive...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
One year (two semesters), extendable via reapplication within the standard period of study
Deadline: 1 April 2026 to 31 May 2026 for academic year 2026/27 (annual call)
None stated - students and university applicants eligible; for 2026/27 awardees must remain enrolled through summer semester 2027
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at TH Wildau

TH Wildau with private sponsors and the German Federal Government

Public-private scholarship for students and prospective students whose academic and professional achievements demonstrate exceptional potential. Selection weigh...

EUR 300 per month (EUR 150 private sponsors + EUR 150 federal government)
bachelor, master
One academic year (1 September - 31 August)
Deadline: Annual call each spring; 2026/27 round closes 18 June 2026
None - nationality is not a criterion; international students and applicants may apply
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at the EAH Jena

EAH Jena / BMBF and private sponsors

Scholarship for gifted and talented young people who also show special social commitment; explicitly open to international students. Application via the Career...

EUR 300 per month (Deutschlandstipendium standard; monthly rate not restated on cited page)
bachelor, master
Not stated on cited page
Deadline: Application period April 20 - May 20, 2026
Open to international students too
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at the Europa-Universitaet Flensburg

Europa-Universitaet Flensburg with regional private sponsors (e.g. collana GmbH) and the federal government

Supports students with outstanding academic (and school) achievements across all fields; voluntary engagement and overcoming particular personal challenges also...

usually EUR 300/month
bachelor, master
Initially one year, extendable if possible
Deadline: 1 July - 15 September annually
No nationality restriction stated
Living costs

Deutschlandstipendium at the Europa-Universitaet Viadrina

Europa-Universitaet Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) with private donors (e.g. Mebus-Pleuger-Stipendienfonds, Ludwig-Heidenhain-Stiftung, Rotary International District 1940) and the federal government

Grant of EUR 300 per month for talented students who have achieved or are expected to achieve outstanding results; financed half from donations and half from fe...

EUR 300/month
bachelor, master
Maximum 12 months (one academic year)
Deadline: Online application window in spring; for 2025/26: 28 April - 27 May 2025 (decisions after 15 September)
Open to all nationalities (laender-offen)
Living costs

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