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
International Office scholarships for international students (DAAD Abschlussstipendium, DAAD Stipendium fuer besonderes Engagement, Stipendium fuer mehr Chancengerechtigkeit)
Hochschule Koblenz International Office (DAAD-funded programmes)
The Hochschule Koblenz International Office administers three DAAD-funded scholarship lines for international students: the DAAD graduation scholarship (Abschlu...
IQST-Lehramtsstipendium
Universitaet Ulm (Center for Quantum Science and Technology in Teaching)
Scholarship for teacher-training students in STEM subjects, supported by the IQST centre.
ISM Full Scholarship (Bachelor / Master)
ISM International School of Management
Full tuition waiver for high-performing beginners, awarded before the first term. Covers tuition and thesis fees for the regular study period (bachelor: only si...
ISM Partial Scholarship (25% - 50% tuition reduction)
ISM International School of Management
Partial scholarships covering 25% to 50% of tuition fees are periodically awarded to full-time bachelor and master (incl. MBA diversity) students. Granted for o...
IST-Stipendienprogramm (own scholarship programme)
IST-Hochschule fuer Management
Performance-independent scholarship aimed at socially engaged or disadvantaged applicants, people with family obligations or exceptional motivation; primarily d...
JadeFem-Stipendium
Jade Hochschule Gleichstellungsstelle (established 2025 with Professorinnenprogramm III funds)
Equality scholarship supporting women and non-binary students who are underrepresented in their field of study, plus Master students of all programmes. Provides...
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Zonta International Foundation via Reutlingen University
International scholarship for women in business/economics programmes. Zonta International awards 37 scholarships of USD 5,000 each annually. Reutlingen Universi...
JobTeaser Partnership Scholarships
University of Europe for Applied Sciences in partnership with JobTeaser
In partnership with JobTeaser, UE offers 13 scholarships including a fully funded scholarship for talented and ambitious students in selected degree programmes...
JobTeaser partnership scholarships (13 scholarships)
University of Europe for Applied Sciences in partnership with JobTeaser
In partnership with JobTeaser, UE offers 13 scholarships including a fully funded scholarship for talented and ambitious students in selected degree programmes...
Johannsen Bioeconomy Award
Marion Johannsen (Ehrensenatorin) via Universitaet Hohenheim
Prize for Master students of all faculties conducting Master thesis in Bioeconomy. Listed on Preise & Stipendien page.
Josef Stanglmeier Travel Grants and Stanglmeier Prize
Josef Stanglmeier Foundation / Association of Friends of OTH Regensburg
Thanks to a generous donation from the Josef Stanglmeier Foundation provided every year since 1989, students who wish to spend a practical semester abroad recei...
Jubiläums-Stipendien (historisch: 25/33 Stipendien bei Jubiläen)
Mediadesign Hochschule
Historisch: Zu Jubiläen (25 Jahre 2012: 25 Stipendien; 10 Jahre staatliche Anerkennung: 33 Stipendien) wurden einmalig Stipendien vergeben. Aktuell keine laufen...
Jüdische Gemeinde Berlin Scholarship
Jüdische Gemeinde Berlin
Scholarship for Jewish students enrolled at Touro College Berlin who are members of the Jewish Community Berlin. Amount not publicly specified; awarded based on...
Julius-Paul-Stiegler-Stipendien
Julius-Paul-Stiegler Gedächtnisstiftung (via Universität Hohenheim)
Supports study/research/practical stays abroad outside EU for students primarily in economics. Listed on Preise & Stipendien page.
Stipendienwerk der deutschen katholischen Kirche für Postgraduierte und Wissenschaftler aus dem Globalen Süden und Osteuropa. Auch für begabte Studierende aus d...
Stipendienwerk der deutschen katholischen Kirche für Postgraduierte und Wissenschaftler aus dem Globalen Süden und Osteuropa. Auch für begabte Studierende aus d...
Kant-Stiftung Freiburger Weltbürgerstipendium
Kant-Stiftung in cooperation with Stiftungsverwaltung Freiburg
World Citizen Scholarship for students at the University of Freiburg, offered by the Kant-Stiftung in cooperation with the Stiftungsverwaltung Freiburg. Listed...
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Stipendium
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes / Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Alle zwei Jahre. 1.200 €/Monat für bis zu 2 Jahre + Gruppenausstellung in Kunsthalle Düsseldorf + Katalog + Aufnahme in Studienstiftung. Deutscher Staatsbürger/...
Kassel Stipendium (Studierendenwerk Kassel)
Studierendenwerk Kassel
Support scholarship for students at Universität Kassel (including KIMS) who successfully pursue their studies despite special life situations. Focus on students...
Kassel Stipendium (Studierendenwerk Kassel)
Studierendenwerk Kassel
Support for students at Universität Kassel who successfully complete their studies despite special life situations. Monthly EUR 200 for one year, awarded by an...
KfW-Studienkredit
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
Zinsgünstiger Studienkredit für Lebenshaltungskosten (bis 650 €/Monat, max. 54.600 € gesamt). Nach Karenzphase Rückzahlung inkl. Zinsen. Keine Einkommensprüfung...
KfW-Studienkredit
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
Zinsgünstiger Studienkredit für Lebenshaltungskosten (bis 650 €/Monat, max. 54.600 € gesamt). Nach Karenzphase Rückzahlung. Keine Einkommensprüfung. Für Studier...
KfW-Studienkredit (Universität Duisburg-Essen)
KfW Bankengruppe
Federal promotional bank student loan. Independent of own or parental income/assets. Available for bachelor (from 1st semester), master, postgraduate, and docto...
KfW-Studienkredit / Bildungskredit
KfW / Bundesverwaltungsamt
Staatliche Kreditprogramme zur Studienfinanzierung: KfW-Studienkredit (bis 650 €/Monat), Bildungskredit (ab 3. Semester, bis 300 €/Monat).
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