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
Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) / YWS Foundation Master & PhD Scholarships
Academy of Korean Studies / Yang Won Sun Foundation
Scholarships for MAKES double Master (Tuebingen + Seoul National Univ) and PhD in Korean Studies. MAKES: 1,000 USD/month + flight costs for 1 year in Seoul (3 y...
accadis Alumni-Stipendium
accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg
Fee waiver of 10% offered on the financing/scholarships page of the university (Alumni-Stipendium mit einem Erlass von 10 %).
accadis Bildungsfonds (education fund with Brain Capital)
Brain Capital GmbH (partner of accadis)
Reverse-style education fund to finance tuition at accadis independent of BAföG or parental income; repayment starts after studies once income is earned; select...
AD-Award (Best International Student at TU Chemnitz)
TU Chemnitz (International University Centre)
Award for the best international student at TU Chemnitz. Details on IUZ page.
Adolf Todt-Stiftung Scholarship
Adolf Todt-Stiftung at JGU Mainz
Scholarship from the Adolf Todt Foundation at JGU Mainz.
ADRA access scholarship
Friedensau Adventist University with ADRA
Access scholarship for one applicant to the M.A. Development Studies.
Advancement of Internationalisation - Travel Grants and Emergency Scholarship for International Students
University of Passau (Foerderung der Internationalisierung programme)
Under its Advancement of Internationalisation funding programme, the university provides travel cost grants for research stays abroad and operates an emergency...
AKAD + Goethe-Institut studienvorbereitender Deutschkurs: discount and tuition credit
AKAD University (with Goethe-Institut)
10% discount on selected Goethe-Institut German online courses (A2-C1) for future AKAD students; after proven C1 attainment through the course and subsequent en...
AKAD Sportstipendium
AKAD University
Scholarship for competitive athletes (national squad, paralympic athletes, top placements at national/international events) studying at AKAD. Up to 30% tuition...
AKAD Stipendium
AKAD University
AKAD's own scholarship for new students (not yet enrolled) regardless of age or life situation. Covers 50% of regular tuition fees for the entire standard perio...
Alice Eckl Nursing Prize
Otto Helmut and Alice Eckl Foundation at OTH Regensburg
Prize awarded by the Eckl Foundation for outstanding nursing-related academic work at OTH Regensburg.
Alumni Association Scholarships (Beyond the Pond)
Beyond the Pond Alumni Association e.V. / Constructor University
The alumni association awards annual scholarships of EUR 3000 per academic year to two first-year students. Eligible students are shortlisted on academic criter...
ALX Scholarship Program
ALX / Constructor University Bremen
Full-coverage scholarship for African learners who completed ALX Pathway Foundations and/or attended the African Leadership Academy, covering full tuition plus...
Amirana Scholarship
Universitaet Heidelberg
Funding programme for enrolled students from non-EU countries and non-industrialised nations studying Medicine or Dentistry at Heidelberg University. Listed amo...
Anbahnungs- und Abschlussstipendium (PhD Preparation/Completion)
Leuphana Universitaet Lueneburg (Graduate School)
Anbahnungsstipendium: prepares for follow-on PhD funding (max 12 months). Abschlussstipendium: supports PhD in final phase (max 12 months). Same monthly rate as...
Anerkennung von Vorleistungen (Zeit- und Geldeinsparung)
Kolping Hochschule
Vorkenntnisse aus früherem Studium, Weiterbildung oder Berufspraxis können angerechnet werden. Spart Zeit und Geld (weniger Module = geringere Gebühren / kürzer...
Anschlussperspektiven – PP-Stipendium für Studentinnen
Kunstakademie Düsseldorf / PP-Programm
Stipendium speziell für Studentinnen der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf zur Förderung des beruflichen Einstiegs und der Karriereentwicklung (PP = Professional Practic...
Arbeiterkind Darlehen
Studierendenwerk Freiburg-Schwarzwald
Interest-free loan up to EUR 1,000 for first-generation university students.
Ariadne Scholarship (Female Students and Doctoral Candidates)
Trier University of Applied Sciences, financed by the Professorinnenprogramm III (federal/state programme for women in science)
Trier University of Applied Sciences awards the Ariadne Scholarship to female students (from the 2nd semester Bachelor/Master) and doctoral candidates from all...
ASEM-DUO-Korea Fellowship Programme (DAAD / Korea)
DAAD / Koreanische Stiftungen
Tandem-Förderung: Merz Akademie-Studierende und koreanische Partnerstudierende erhalten gemeinsam Förderung für Austausch. Beispiel: Cynthia Onde-Breuil (Merz)...
AStA Bridging Loans (Emergency Financial Aid)
AStA (General Student Committee) of the University of Cologne
The AStA of the University of Cologne offers bridging loans for students in financial emergency. Referenced on the University of Cologne costs & financing page...
AStA Small Loan for Unforeseen Financial Emergencies
AStA (General Student Committee) Osnabrueck University - Referat fuer Finanzen
The AStA Osnabrueck University offers a small loan for unforeseen financial emergencies via the Referat fuer Finanzen. Referenced on Osnabrueck University fundi...
Atelier in der Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris
Cité Internationale des Arts / Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Atelieraufenthalt in Paris (Cité Internationale des Arts) für Studierende der Kunstakademie. Nominierung durch Professor:innen. Arbeitsvorhaben erforderlich. Da...
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