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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

Erasmus+ Mobility Grants (European Partner Universities)

Erasmus+ programme, administered by Hochschule Trier International Office

Erasmus+ programme is an EU funding programme for studying abroad. Without too many formalities and tuition fees, and with an Erasmus scholarship, it is possibl...

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

ERASMUS+ Mobility Grants (Hochschule Worms)

EU / Hochschule Worms International Center

EU-funded grants for study abroad (SMS) and internships abroad (SMP) at partner universities in Europe. One SMS and one SMP grant possible per study cycle. Lump...

Varies by destination country (partial stipend, lump sum)
bachelor, master
Study: 2-12 months; Internship: 2-12 months
Deadline: Varies (contact International Center / Joachim Mayer)
Enrolled HS Worms students (after 1st year)
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

Erasmus+ Mobility Scholarship

European Union (Erasmus+) via UE International Office

Erasmus+ mobility grants support UE students for study periods at European partner universities. Students pay no tuition fees at the foreign university during t...

EU Erasmus+ monthly rates (varies by country group)
Bachelor, Master
Semester(s) abroad
Deadline: Per Erasmus+ calls of the International Office
Enrolled UE students
Tuition Study abroad

Erasmus+ Scholarships (European Partner Universities)

Erasmus+ programme, administered by Hochschule Fresenius International Office

Erasmus+ scholarships for study stays at European partner universities. Includes monthly mobility grant, tuition fee waiver at partner. Learning Agreement manda...

Monthly Erasmus+ mobility grant (country group dependent)
Bachelor, Master
Study period at partner university (typically 1-2 semesters)
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
Enrolled Fresenius students
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

Erasmus+ Stipendien

EU / DAAD via Ostfalia Hochschule (International Student Office)

Erasmus+ funding for study/internship stays within Europe. Administered by Ostfalia ISO.

Varies by destination country
Bachelor, Master
1-2 semesters (study) or 2-12 months (internship)
Deadline: Per ISO calls
Enrolled Ostfalia students
Tuition Travel Study abroad

Erasmus+ Stipendien

EU / DAAD via WHZ International Office

Erasmus+ funding for study/internship stays within Europe. Administered by WHZ International Office.

Varies by destination country
Bachelor, Master
1-2 semesters (study) or 2-12 months (internship)
Deadline: Per International Office calls (8 weeks before start)
Enrolled WHZ students
Tuition Travel Study abroad

Erasmus+ Student Mobility (European Exchange)

European Union (Erasmus+) via TU Darmstadt International Office

For semester or year stays at European partner universities of TU Darmstadt, students receive a tuition-fee-waived place and an Erasmus+ scholarship supporting...

EU Erasmus+ monthly rates (varies by country group)
Bachelor, Master
Semester(s) abroad
Deadline: Per Erasmus+ calls of the International Office
Enrolled TU Darmstadt students
Tuition Study abroad

ERASMUS+ Student Mobility (Study Abroad)

European Union (ERASMUS+) via Rhine-Waal International Center

ERASMUS+ mobility grants support HSRW students for study periods at European partner universities, coordinated by the International Center (contact Maria Alarco...

EU ERASMUS+ monthly rates
Bachelor, Master
Semester(s) abroad
Deadline: Per ERASMUS+ calls of the International Center
Enrolled HSRW students
Tuition Study abroad

Erasmus+ Studienaufenthalt / Praktikum

EU / DAAD / Hochschule Bremen International Office

EU mobility grant for study (SMS) or traineeship (SMP) at partner universities in Erasmus+ programme countries. Monthly grant 540-600 EUR (study) / 690-750 EUR...

540-600 EUR/month (study); 690-750 EUR/month (traineeship); +250 EUR Social Top-up if eligible
bachelor, master
2-12 months (min. 60 days)
Deadline: Winter semester: 15 May - 15 July; Summer semester: 1 Dec - 31 Jan (per project year)
Enrolled HSB students; non-German nationals eligible if enrolled at HSB aiming for degree
Living costs Travel Study abroad

Erasmus+ Studium und Praktikum

Hochschule Osnabrück / EU Erasmus+ Programme

EU-funded grants for study semesters (2-12 months) and internships (2-12 months) at European partner universities/organisations. Monthly rates EUR 540-600 depen...

EUR 540-600/month (country group dependent) + EUR 250/month inclusion top-up
bachelor, master, doctorate
2-12 months
Deadline: Check CIM for current deadlines
Living costs

Erich-Zillmer-Stiftung

Erich-Zillmer-Stiftung (via Ostfalia)

Foundation listed under Ostfalia Stiftungen. Supports students per foundation criteria.

Bachelor, Master
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Per foundation criteria
General funding

Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich Studienwerk

Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich Studienwerk

Jewish foundation scholarship for Jewish students with above-average academics and social engagement. Listed on FB09 Stipendien page.

Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Standard period of study / doctorate
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Jewish students per foundation criteria
Living costs Books & materials Mentoring & network

University scholarship programme encouraging social diversity and individual commitment. Awards between 10% and 50% of tuition fees; does not cover student serv...

10-50% tuition waiver
bachelor, master, mba
per year of enrolment (varies by award decision)
Tuition

ESF-Zuschuss zu Kursgebühren

Europäischer Sozialfonds (ESF), administered by VWA/BA Göttingen

Applicants for berufsbegleitende studies at VWA/BA Göttingen may receive a grant from European Social Fund towards course fees. Details and eligibility are prov...

bachelor (part-time/berufsbegleitend)
Not stated
Tuition

Partial-tuition scholarships allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievements, leadership potential and interpersonal skills; cand...

Partial tuition fee reduction (value varies)
master
Duration of the program
Deadline: Admission rounds; 2026 Early Application Awards already granted, further scholarships available for September 2026 intake
None stated
Tuition

Eva Schleip Foundation Scholarship

Eva Schleip Foundation / FAU

Scholarships for German students completing their first degree who identify with Catholic or Protestant faith, are in financial need and had a Christian upbring...

EUR 500 (one-off)
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
one-off
Deadline: 30 September 2026
German students (first degree, Catholic/Protestant)
General funding

Evangelische Stipendien (für Theologiestudierende)

Evangelische Kirche / Landeskirchen / Evangelische Stipendien-Portal

Die Theologische Fakultät der MLU verweist auf das Portal 'Evangelische Stipendien' für Fördermöglichkeiten speziell für Theologiestudierende (Pfarramt, Lehramt...

Je nach Programm (typ. 300-500 €/Monat + ideelle Förderung)
Bachelor, Master, Magister Theologiae, Staatsexamen (Lehramt)
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Vikariat
Deadline: Je nach Programm (meist 01.03. / 01.09.)
Meist Mitgliedschaft in evangelischer Landeskirche
Living costs Mentoring & network

Evangelischer Bund Hochschulpreis

Evangelischer Bund (various regional associations)

Academic prize awarded by Evangelischer Bund regional associations (Rheinland, Nordkirche, etc.) for outstanding theology students at TH Elstal.

EUR 300-500 one-time prize
bachelor, master
One-time award
Deadline: Announced by Evangelischer Bund regional associations
Theology students at TH Elstal
Prize money

Expatrio Scholarship (listed via HHL financing page)

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

Support package for international students pursuing studies in Germany, promoted on HHL's official financing and scholarships page alongside its own schemes; pr...

Varies (monetary award plus service package)
bachelor, master, mba
Per Expatrio terms
Deadline: Per Expatrio announcement cycle
International students coming to Germany
Living costs Language course Prize money

The university itself awards no scholarships besides the Deutschlandstipendium (per official FAQ); its study-financing page lists current external calls such as...

Varies by provider (Boell: living-cost stipend plus non-material support)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Varies by provider
Deadline: Boell Foundation: annually until 1 March and 1 September
Per provider (Boell: students and doctoral researchers from Germany and abroad)
Living costs

Exzellenz-Stipendium (Merit-based)

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Eigenes Stipendienprogramm der Macromedia University für Studienanfänger:innen mit Notendurchschnitt 1,0-1,5 und persönlichem Engagement. Als Wissensstipendium...

Reduzierung der Studiengebühren (Höhe individuell) oder Wissensstipendium
Bachelor, Master
Regelstudienzeit (bei Erhalt der Leistungen)
Deadline: Vor Studienbeginn (mit Bewerbung um Studienplatz)
Keine
Tuition Mentoring & network

Exzellenzstrategie-Förderung für Promovierende (Universität Heidelberg)

Universität Heidelberg / DFG / BMBF Exzellenzstrategie

As a University of Excellence (funded since 2007, re-awarded 2026), Heidelberg offers enhanced funding for doctoral candidates through Excellence Clusters, Grad...

Varies (research allowances, travel grants per cluster/graduate school)
doctorate
Doctoral phase
Deadline: Per cluster/graduate school calls
Doctoral candidates at Heidelberg University (in Excellence clusters/graduate schools)
Travel Research & thesis

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering first-year scholarships (Talentscout and Gender Equality scholarships)

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum (with NRW Talent Scouting)

The faculty grants three scholarships to first-year students each year - two Talentscout Deutschlandstipendien for students accompanied by NRW talent scouting a...

EUR 3600 total (12 x EUR 300 over the first two semesters)
Bachelor
first two semesters
Deadline: enrolment deadline of the respective winter semester
Talentscout scholarships via NRW schools; Gender Equality scholarship for female first-year students
Living costs

Fakultätseigene Stipendien (Versorgungstechnik)

Ostfalia Fakultät Versorgungstechnik / Fakultätsbeirat

Faculty-specific scholarships funded by Faculty Advisory Board (Energie- und Gebäudetechnik). Includes merit and social scholarships. Announced via student port...

Varies
Bachelor, Master (Versorgungstechnik)
Varies
Deadline: Per faculty announcements (via portal)
Students of Fakultät Versorgungstechnik
Living costs

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