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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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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

Emergency Funds for International Students

ESG / KHG / Verein zur Unterstützung ausländischer Studierender in Würzburg e.V.

Emergency financial assistance for international students in acute need: Evangelische Hochschulgemeinde (ESG), Katholische Hochschulgemeinde (KHG), and Verein z...

varies (emergency assistance)
Bachelor, Master, PhD
one-off / short-term
Deadline: ongoing
international students in emergency
Emergency aid

Emil und Paul Müller-Gedächtnis-Stiftung Scholarship

Emil und Paul Müller-Gedächtnis-Stiftung at JGU Mainz

Scholarship from the Emil and Paul Müller Memorial Foundation at JGU Mainz. Also offers research scholarships.

Not specified
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Not specified
Deadline: Per foundation announcement
Research & thesis

Emilie Lemmer Stiftung Scholarship

Emilie Lemmer Stiftung at JGU Mainz

Scholarship from the Emilie Lemmer Foundation for students at JGU Mainz. Simple application process.

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

Employer-Funded Master's Studies (Arbeitgeberfinanzierung)

Employers via ILB Brandenburg funding programmes

For part-time and work-integrated Master's programmes at FHSMP, employers can apply for funding through the ILB Brandenburg (Investitionsbank des Landes Branden...

Varies (partial to full tuition coverage)
Master (part-time / work-integrated)
Duration of the Master's programme
Deadline: Per ILB programme deadlines
Employees in Brandenburg / Germany
Tuition

Energiekostenzuschuss

Studentenwerk Oldenburg

One-time energy cost subsidy of EUR 1,000 for students in financial need enrolled at Hochschule Emden/Leer. Administered by Studentenwerk Oldenburg.

EUR 1,000 one-time
Bachelor, Master
Single payment
Enrolled students at HSEL in financial need
Living costs

Engagementstipendium (Goethe-Uni)

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Scholarship for civic/social engagement, listed by International Career Service Rhein-Main as a Goethe-Uni offering. Rewards students with significant voluntary...

Bachelor, Master, State examination
Per award period
Goethe-Uni students
General funding

Named Deutschlandstipendium at htw saar in memory of former Vice-Rector Enrico Lieblang. Supports students with social engagement (especially within the univers...

EUR 300 per month
bachelor
One year
Deadline: Same as general Deutschlandstipendium at htw saar (typically early July)
Living costs

A DAAD scholarship for professionals from developing countries pursuing development-related Master's programmes at TU Darmstadt. Includes full scholarship (typi...

EUR 934/month + travel + insurance
Master
Standard period of Master's programme
Deadline: Varies by programme, typically 6-12 months before programme start
Professionals from developing countries
Living costs Travel Insurance Language course

Equal Opportunity Scholarship

RWTH Aachen University

Scholarship for students and doctoral candidates promoting equal opportunities, targeting those with special challenges or from underrepresented groups.

not stated on page
Bachelor, Master, PhD
varies
Deadline: varies
incoming students
Living costs

Supports international degree-seeking students at the University of Bonn facing special circumstances and challenges while completing their degree. At least one...

EUR 650 per month
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
5 months (awarded from October 1)
Deadline: Published annually (last call closed 15 June 2025)
Foreign nationality (dual nationals must not hold German citizenship); university entrance qualification obtained outside Germany
Living costs

Erasmus+ (EU-Austauschprogramm)

EU / mdh International Office

EU-Förderung für Auslandsaufenthalte an europäischen Partnerhochschulen der mdh. Monatliche Pauschale (ländersabhängig) + Reisekostenzuschuss + Online-Sprachkur...

Monatliche Pauschale (ca. 300-500 €/Monat länderabhängig) + Reisekosten
Bachelor, Master
3-12 Monate (Studium/Praktikum)
Deadline: Jährlich (meist Januar für Sommersemester / Juni für Wintersemester)
Eingeschriebene Studierende der mdh (alle Nationalitäten)
Living costs Travel Language course

Erasmus+ (EU-Austauschprogramm)

EU / Merz Akademie (International Office)

EU-Förderung für Auslandsaufenthalte an europäischen Partnerhochschulen der Merz Akademie. Monatliche Pauschale (länderabhängig) + Reisekostenzuschuss + Online-...

Monatliche Pauschale (ca. 300-500 €/Monat länderabhängig) + Reisekosten
Bachelor, Master
3-12 Monate (Studium/Praktikum)
Deadline: Jährlich (meist Januar für Sommersemester / Juni für Wintersemester)
Eingeschriebene Studierende der Merz Akademie (alle Nationalitäten)
Living costs Travel Language course

Erasmus+ (EU-Austauschprogramm)

EU / KHKT International Office

EU-Förderung für Auslandsaufenthalte an europäischen Partnerhochschulen der KHKT. Monatliche Pauschale (ländersabhängig) + Reisekostenzuschuss + Online-Sprachku...

Monatliche Pauschale (ca. 300-500 €/Monat länderabhängig) + Reisekosten
Bachelor, Master
3-12 Monate (Studium/Praktikum)
Deadline: Jährlich (meist Januar für Sommersemester / Juni für Wintersemester)
Eingeschriebene Studierende der KHKT (alle Nationalitäten)
Living costs Travel Language course

Erasmus+ Mobilitaet

HAWK International Office (EU Erasmus+ programme)

Erasmus+ mobility grants for study or internship at partner universities in Europe. Automatic scholarship with Erasmus+ placement. Monthly grant varies by desti...

Monthly grant (country-dependent, EUR 490-600)
Bachelor, Master
2 - 12 months
Deadline: 1 Jun - 15 Jul (summer semester); 1 Nov - 15 Dec (winter semester)
Enrolled HAWK students
Living costs Travel Study abroad Research & thesis

ERASMUS+ Mobilitätszuschüsse (Berlin International)

EU / Berlin International International Office

EU-funded grants for study semesters and internships at European partner universities. Berlin International students can receive one study and one internship gr...

Varies by destination country (partial stipend)
bachelor, master
Study: 2-12 months; Internship: 2-12 months
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
Enrolled Berlin International students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

ERASMUS+ Mobilitätszuschüsse (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

EU / Philipps-Universität Marburg International Office

EU-funded grants for study semesters and internships abroad at European partner universities. Available to enrolled UMR students.

Varies by destination country (partial stipend)
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
Study: 2-12 months; Internship: 2-12 months
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
Enrolled UMR students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

ERASMUS+ Mobilitätszuschüsse (TH Rosenheim)

EU / TH Rosenheim International Office

EU-funded grants for study semesters and internships at European partner universities. TH Rosenheim students can receive one study and one internship grant per...

Varies by destination country (partial stipend)
bachelor, master
Study: 2-12 months; Internship: 2-12 months
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
Enrolled TH Rosenheim students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

EU-funded grants for study semesters (SMS) and internships (SMP) at European partner universities. UDE students can receive one SMS and one SMP grant per study...

Varies by destination country (partial stipend, lump sum)
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
Study: 2-12 months; Internship: 2-12 months
Deadline: Per Akademisches Auslandsamt deadlines
Enrolled UDE students (after 1st year)
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

ERASMUS+ Mobilitätszuschüsse (Universität Heidelberg)

EU / Heidelberg University International Office

EU-funded grants for study semesters and internships at European partner universities. Heidelberg students can receive one study and one internship grant per st...

Varies by destination country (partial stipend)
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
Study: 2-12 months; Internship: 2-12 months
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
Enrolled Heidelberg University students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

ERASMUS+ Mobilitätszuschüsse (Universität Kassel)

EU / Universität Kassel International Office

EU-funded grants for study semesters and internships at European partner universities. Kassel students can receive one study and one internship grant per study...

Varies by destination country (partial stipend)
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
Study: 2-12 months; Internship: 2-12 months
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
Enrolled Uni Kassel students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

ERASMUS+ mobility (incoming and outgoing)

Akademie fuer Tonkunst Darmstadt

The academy participates in ERASMUS+; students of partner institutions can apply for an exchange stay, and own students can spend a mobility abroad. Open primar...

ERASMUS+ mobility grant (country-dependent)
Bachelor
One or two semesters
Deadline: Internal submission deadline usually 15 January for mobilities in the following academic year
ERASMUS+ programme countries (Europe)
Study abroad

Erasmus+ Mobility Grants

Erasmus+ programme, administered by University of Passau International Office

Erasmus+ mobility allowance for study stays at European partner universities. Amount depends on total DAAD allocation to University of Passau. Automatically che...

Monthly mobility grant (country group dependent, varies annually)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Study period at partner university (typically 1-2 semesters)
Deadline: Erasmus application deadlines (typically January for summer semester, May/June for winter semester)
Enrolled University of Passau students
Living costs Study abroad

Erasmus+ Mobility Grants (European Partner Universities)

Erasmus+ programme, administered by University of Cologne International Office

Erasmus+ mobility grants for study stays at European partner universities. Referenced on University of Cologne International Office pages and Faculty of Mathema...

Monthly Erasmus+ mobility grant (country group dependent)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Study period at partner university (typically 1-2 semesters)
Deadline: Erasmus deadlines (faculty-dependent)
Enrolled University of Cologne students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

Erasmus+ Mobility Grants (European Partner Universities)

Erasmus+ programme, administered by HHU International Office

Erasmus+ study stays at HHU's European partner universities. Many organisational issues pre-clarified (course recognition, etc.). Automatic mobility grant based...

Monthly Erasmus+ mobility grant (country group dependent)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Study period at partner university (typically 1-2 semesters)
Deadline: Erasmus deadlines (typically January for summer, May/June for winter semester)
Enrolled HHU students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

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