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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

Fördermöglichkeiten für internationale Promovierende (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

Philipps-Universität Marburg International Office / DAAD / various foundations

Overview of funding opportunities for international doctoral candidates at UMR: DAAD programmes, foundation scholarships, university-internal funding, and resea...

Varies by programme
doctorate
Per programme
Deadline: Varies by programme
International doctoral candidates at UMR
Research & thesis

Förderpreis Maschinenbau (TU Ilmenau)

TU Ilmenau / Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Award/prize for outstanding Mechanical Engineering students at TU Ilmenau.

Not specified on overview
bachelor, master, diploma (mechanical engineering)
One-time award
Deadline: Per faculty announcement
Mechanical Engineering students at TU Ilmenau
Prize money

Zentrale Förderstiftung der MHH. Vergabe von Deutschlandstipendien aus Spendenmitteln (2024/25: 9 Einzelstipendien von Professor:innen/Fördernden + Stipendienfo...

300 €/Monat (über Deutschlandstipendium) / Spendenbeträge für Stipendienfonds
Bachelor, Master, Staatsexamen, Promotion
12 Monate (verlängerbar)
Deadline: Mit Deutschlandstipendium-Bewerbung (25.09.-15.10.)
Keine
Living costs

Sponsored study programme for the Business Law degree. Offered by the Federal Employment Agency with financial and academic support including an internship plac...

bachelor
Degree programme duration
General funding

Förderung ausländischer Studierender (STIBET / DAAD)

DAAD / Hochschule Aalen (International Office)

STIBET funding for enrolled international students at HS Aalen. Listed on stipendien overview page. Details via International Office.

DAAD STIBET rates
bachelor, master
varies
international students enrolled at HS Aalen
General funding

HS Aalen lists numerous external foundation scholarships on its stipendien page: MTS Manfred-Theodora-Schurr-Stiftung, Claussen-Simon-Stiftung (Master Plus), Lo...

varies by foundation
bachelor, master
varies
Deadline: varies by foundation
varies by foundation
Tuition Living costs

Förderung für Studierende mit Behinderung bzw. chronischer Erkrankung

Various foundations / Hochschule Aalen (overview)

Scholarships specifically for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Listed on HS Aalen stipendien overview.

varies by foundation
bachelor, master
varies
Deadline: varies by foundation
students with disability/chronic illness
Living costs

Specific scholarships for engineering and business students listed on HS Aalen stipendien page (e.g., MTS Stiftung, Gips-Schüle, Thomas Gessmann, etc.).

varies by foundation
bachelor, master
varies
Deadline: varies by foundation
varies by foundation
Living costs

HS Aalen supports study abroad via PROMOS, ERASMUS+, and other mobility programmes. Listed on stipendien page.

varies by programme
bachelor, master
stay abroad
enrolled HS Aalen students
Study abroad

Förderung von Frauen (gender-specific scholarships)

Various foundations / Hochschule Aalen (overview)

Gender-specific scholarships for female students listed on HS Aalen stipendien page.

varies by foundation
bachelor, master
varies
Deadline: varies by foundation
female students
Living costs

Förderverein zur Internationalisierung Scholarships

Förderverein zur Internationalisierung der FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg / FAU

Association promoting internationalization at FAU awards scholarships, provides loans as initial assistance, language courses, seminars, and support for interna...

varies (scholarships and loans)
Bachelor, Master, PhD
varies
Deadline: varies
international students and visiting scientists
Prize money Emergency aid

Foundation for International Student Exchange (DIT)

Foundation for International Student Exchange, administered by DIT International Office

The foundation supports DIT students during a study or internship semester abroad by a one-off allowance. Part of the single Mobility Online application coverin...

One-off allowance (amount not specified)
Bachelor, Master
One-off per stay abroad
All enrolled DIT students
Study abroad

Frankfurt School Bachelor of Science Scholarship Programme

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Merit-based tuition reduction for highly qualified Bachelor of Science students, covering the entire duration of studies including exchange semesters at partner...

15-100% tuition fee reduction
bachelor
Entire degree programme (including exchange semesters)
Tuition

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (contact at HSRW: Prof. Dr. Eva Maria Hinterhuber)

Scholarship from the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung for students at HSRW. Contact person at HSRW: Prof. Dr. Eva Maria Hinterhuber.

Varies (typically EUR 300-850/month)
Bachelor, Master
Standard period of study
Deadline: Per foundation deadlines
Living costs Mentoring & network

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung awards scholarships to German and international students and doctoral candidates who demonstrate outstanding engagement. Listed by...

Varies (typically EUR 300-850/month depending on programme)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Standard period of study / doctoral phase
Deadline: Varies (typically once per year)
German and international students
Living costs Mentoring & network

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Stipendium

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

SPD-related foundation for gifted and engaged students from Germany and abroad. Promotes fair access to education.

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

FDP-related foundation scholarship for students with liberal values and social engagement.

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

Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit Scholarship

Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit (contact at HSRW: Prof. Dr. Ralf Klapdor)

Scholarship from the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung for students at HSRW. Contact person at HSRW: Prof. Dr. Ralf Klapdor. Foreign students only funded under certain...

Varies (typically EUR 300-850/month)
Bachelor, Master
Standard period of study
Deadline: Per foundation deadlines
Foreign students only under certain conditions
Living costs Mentoring & network

Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit Stipendium

Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung (via Universitaet Hohenheim)

Liberal foundation scholarship for enthusiastic, curious, cosmopolitan people with academic talent in all disciplines - study and doctorate. Listed on Hohenheim...

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

FS MBA Scholarships

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Attractive partial scholarships to enhance diversity of MBA programmes. Applicants can apply for up to two scholarships in the online MBA application (only one...

Partial tuition reduction (varies by track)
mba
MBA programme duration
Varies by track (e.g. Women in Business for women, Latin America Excellence for Latin American candidates)
Tuition

FS Professional Master's Scholarships

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Scholarships for outstanding applicants to Professional Master's programmes (part-time/continuing education). Details on the financing page.

Partial tuition reduction
master
Programme duration
Tuition

Fuerst-Carl-Stiftung scholarship

Fuerst-Carl-Stiftung (House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen), administered via HS-AlbSig ILIAS portal

Regional foundation scholarship for students at the Sigmaringen campus or residents of Landkreis Sigmaringen, supporting several groups including academically s...

bachelor, master
Deadline: 15 April and 28 October of each year
Living costs

Fulbright Stipendium

HWR Berlin / Fulbright Commission

Annual travel scholarships for study in the USA arranged and (part-)financed through German-American university partnership programmes. For German students.

bachelor, master
Varies
German students
Travel

Fulbright Travel Grants USA

Fulbright Commission, administered by FH Aachen Department of International Affairs

Fulbright Germany travel grants for German students studying in the USA as part of German-American university partnerships. Grant includes EUR 2,000, participat...

EUR 2,000 (one-off travel grant)
Bachelor, Master
One-off for study stay in USA
Deadline: 1 February annually (for following academic year)
German students (FH Aachen students in US partnerships)
Travel Mentoring & network

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