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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.

1316
Scholarships Available
€0
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

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...

MAKES: 1,000 USD/month + flights; PhD: 750,000 Won/month + tuition waiver + flights
master (double degree MAKES), phd
MAKES: 3 years (1 year Seoul); PhD: 2-3 years
Deadline: 31 Oct (spring), 30 Apr (fall) annually
Open (international)
Tuition Living costs Travel

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 %).

10% tuition waiver
bachelor, master, mba
per tuition period
Tuition

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...

financing of tuition (fund-based)
bachelor, master, mba
during studies, repayment afterwards
EU citizenship (per accadis financing page)
Tuition

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.

bachelor, master, diplom, doctorate
one-time award
international students enrolled at TU Chemnitz
Prize money

Adolf Todt-Stiftung Scholarship

Adolf Todt-Stiftung at JGU Mainz

Scholarship from the Adolf Todt Foundation at JGU Mainz.

EUR 750
Bachelor, Master
Not specified
Deadline: Per foundation announcement
General funding

ADRA access scholarship

Friedensau Adventist University with ADRA

Access scholarship for one applicant to the M.A. Development Studies.

Not published
master
first study phase
Tuition

Under its Advancement of Internationalisation funding programme, the university provides travel cost grants for research stays abroad and operates an emergency...

Travel cost contribution (research stays abroad); emergency grants case-by-case
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Per stay/case
Emergency scholarship: international students enrolled at the University of Passau
Travel Study abroad Research & thesis Emergency aid

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...

10% course discount + up to EUR 350 tuition credit
bachelor, master
one-off credit during study
applicants who need to reach C1 German for admission
Tuition Language course

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...

up to 30% tuition discount (Basic), further individual support
bachelor, master, mba
during studies
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...

50% tuition fee waiver for Regelstudienzeit
bachelor, master, mba
entire standard period of study
Deadline: Multiple calls per year (check website)
Tuition

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.

Prize amount not specified
Bachelor, Master
One-off prize
General funding

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...

EUR 3000 per academic year (two awards)
Bachelor
1 academic year
Deadline: to be announced
open
Tuition

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...

full tuition plus room and board
Bachelor
duration of studies
Deadline: closed for Fall 2026 (programme runs Fall 2025-2027)
learners from across Africa (ALX Pathway Foundations or African Leadership Academy graduates)
Tuition Living costs

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...

Not stated on listing page
medicine, dentistry (undergraduate/state examination)
Not stated on listing page
Students from non-EU countries and non-industrial nations
General funding

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...

1,650 EUR/month + 100 EUR research allowance + family/child supplements
phd
Max 12 months (non-extendable)
Deadline: Per advertised call
Not stated
Living costs Research & thesis Family & childcare

Vorkenntnisse aus früherem Studium, Weiterbildung oder Berufspraxis können angerechnet werden. Spart Zeit und Geld (weniger Module = geringere Gebühren / kürzer...

Reduzierung der Studienzeit und -kosten (individuell)
Bachelor, Master
Einmalig bei Studienbeginn
Deadline: Mit Studienbewerbung / vor Studienbeginn
Keine
Tuition

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...

Individuell (Sach- und Geldförderung)
Bachelor, Master, Akademiebrief
Projekt-/Studienbegleitend
Deadline: Nach Ausschreibung
Keine (Studentinnen)
Books & materials Research & thesis Mentoring & network

Arbeiterkind Darlehen

Studierendenwerk Freiburg-Schwarzwald

Interest-free loan up to EUR 1,000 for first-generation university students.

Up to EUR 1,000 (interest-free loan)
Bachelor, Master
Repayable
Deadline: Rolling
First-generation students at HS Offenburg
Living costs

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...

Not specified (scholarship amount varies)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Per award period
Deadline: July 31 annually
Female students
Family & childcare Emergency aid

Tandem-Förderung: Merz Akademie-Studierende und koreanische Partnerstudierende erhalten gemeinsam Förderung für Austausch. Beispiel: Cynthia Onde-Breuil (Merz)...

Monatliche Pauschale (ca. 600-800 €/Monat) + Reisekosten für beide Partner
Bachelor, Master
1 Semester
Deadline: Jährlich (über DAAD / International Office)
Deutsche/Deutsche Studierende (Outgoing) + Koreanische Studierende (Incoming)
Living costs Travel Insurance

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...

Bridging loan (amount varies by emergency situation)
Bachelor, Master, State examination, Doctorate
Short-term emergency; repayment expected
Emergency aid

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...

Small loan (amount varies by emergency)
Bachelor, Master, State examination, Doctorate
Short-term emergency; repayment expected
Emergency aid

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...

Atelier, Unterkunft, Reisekosten (teilweise)
Bachelor, Master, Akademiebrief
Variabel (typ. 3-6 Monate)
Deadline: Nach Ausschreibung (jährlich)
Keine
Living costs Travel

Prize/award by AufNet network for Reutlingen students. Details via AufNet.

Bachelor, Master
Single award
Enrolled Reutlingen students
Prize money

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