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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

McCloy-Stipendienprogramm

McCloy Academic Scholarship Program (via Reutlingen University)

Scholarship for Master's students in business/economics fields. Part of the McCloy programme supporting transatlantic academic exchange.

Varies
Master (Business/Economics)
Master programme duration
Deadline: Per annual call
Per programme criteria
Tuition Living costs

Income-contingent financing: tuition paid upfront by the fund, repayment only after graduation once minimum income of 25,000 EUR/year is reached, for max. 10 pa...

Full tuition coverage during studies; income-dependent repayment afterwards
bachelor, master
Repayment up to 10 payment years after reaching minimum income
Deadline: Rolling - via student advisory after receiving study-place offer
See fund contract (open to mdh students incl. international)
Tuition

Eigenes Stipendium für Studienanfänger:innen mit sehr gutem Abitur (1,0-1,5) und besonderem Engagement. 50% Studiengebührenermäßigung für die Regelstudienzeit b...

50% Studiengebührenermäßigung
Bachelor, Master
Regelstudienzeit (bei Erhalt der Leistungen)
Deadline: Vor Studienbeginn (mit Studienbewerbung)
Keine
Tuition

mdh Stipendium (tuition reduction)

Mediadesign Hochschule (mdh)

Reduction of tuition fees for especially talented and financially disadvantaged bachelor applicants who have completed the regular admission procedure positivel...

Partial tuition reduction (percentage set case-by-case)
bachelor
Per study period, per agreement
Deadline: No fixed date published - request form from student advisory
None stated
Tuition

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Scholarship (Landesgraduiertenstipendium)

State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern / University of Greifswald

State-funded scholarship for highly qualified graduates pursuing a doctorate at the University of Greifswald. Part of the state's graduate funding programme.

Per state guidelines (typically EUR 1,350-1,550 per month plus research allowance)
Doctorate
Up to 3 years for doctoral candidates
Deadline: Annual call; typically autumn
Living costs Research & thesis

Medi-Landkompass (Medical Students Funding Platform)

Institute of General Medicine, University of Leipzig (platform), accessible to HHU medical students

Online platform bundling over 750 funding opportunities for medical students in Germany: clinical traineeships, block internships, practical year, scholarships,...

Varies (aggregator of 750+ funding opportunities)
State examination (Medicine)
Varies per opportunity
Deadline: Varies per opportunity
Travel Emergency aid

MEDICE Scholarships

University of Europe for Applied Sciences in partnership with MEDICE (Medice Arzneimittel Puetter GmbH & Co. KG health family)

In partnership with MEDICE, UE offers scholarships for students applying to selected degree programmes in Healthcare Management and Digital Health. Details and...

Not specified
Bachelor, Master
Not specified
Deadline: See UE scholarships page / student advisory service
None stated
General funding

Merit scholarships for international students

Universitaet Hamburg - Department of International Affairs

Supports outstanding international students in all subjects and at all degree levels so recipients can concentrate fully on their studies.

Maximum EUR 992 per month
bachelor, master
2 semesters (12 months); reapplication possible, maximum funding duration 2 years
Deadline: Application round ends 15 April (funding commences 1 October)
Non-German citizens only; applicants eligible for BAfoeG cannot be funded
Living costs

Merz Bildungswerk Stipendium (intern)

Merz Bildungswerk (Träger der Merz Akademie)

Internes Stipendium des Trägers (Merz Bildungswerk) für Studierende der Merz Akademie. Details über Studienbüro. Auf myStipendium als 'Stipendium Merz Bildungsw...

300 € (vermutlich Studiengebührenermäßigung/Monat)
Bachelor, Master
Laufend / Studienzeit
Deadline: Intern / über Studienbüro
Keine
Tuition

Ministipendium (Studentenhilfe München e.V.)

Studentenhilfe München e.V. / Hochschule München

Two types: (1) for students with children; (2) for non-EU students. Bridging financial gaps or final phase of studies. Listed on HM financing page.

not specified
bachelor, master
bridging / final phase
students with children OR non-EU students
Living costs

Monatliches Stipendium für Studierende in finanzieller Notlage an Münchner Hochschulen. Zwei Varianten: für Studierende mit Kind (150 €/Monat) und für Nicht-EU-...

150 €/Monat (mit Kind) / 130 €/Monat (Nicht-EU)
Bachelor, Master
1 Semester (verlängerbar um 1 weiteres)
Deadline: WS 2026/27: 27.08.2026 (nach Beratung)
Keine (spezifisch: Studierende mit Kind / Nicht-EU-Studierende)
Living costs

MINT Scholarship for Students from Germany

Conrad Naber Foundation / Constructor University Bremen

Additional partial tuition scholarship of up to EUR 8,330 per academic year (on top of the Academic Achievement Scholarship) for students from German high schoo...

partial tuition coverage up to EUR 8330 per academic year (in addition to Academic Achievement Scholarship)
Bachelor
per academic year (renewable)
Deadline: 1 July 2026
students from German high schools
Tuition

MINT-Förderungen (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

Various MINT-focused foundations / Philipps-Universität Marburg

Scholarships specifically for students in Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (MINT) fields at UMR.

Varies by foundation
bachelor, master, doctorate
Per foundation
Deadline: Varies by foundation
MINT students at UMR (varies by foundation)
Living costs

MINT-Frauen-Stipendium

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

Scholarship for female school leavers and professionally qualified women starting a Bachelor's in MINT subjects at BTU. EUR 250/month for 9 months (Oct 2025 - J...

EUR 250/month
bachelor
9 months (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026)
Deadline: 3 August 2025 (annual, check page)
female applicants
Living costs

The Bauhaus-Universitaet Weimar awards MINT/STEM scholarships specifically to female master's students in STEM subjects as part of its direct scholarship progra...

EUR 450 per month
Master
9 months (April - December 2026); subject to availability of funds
Deadline: 31 January annually
Living costs Mentoring & network

MiTRA Scholarship (DAAD Academic Horizons - Microelectronics)

Kiel University / DAAD Academic Horizons (Federal '1,000 Heads Plus' initiative)

DAAD 'Academic Horizons' programme funding for international Master's students in materials science and electrical engineering (microelectronics). Kiel Universi...

not specified (project-funded scholarships)
Master
Master's programme duration
Deadline: varies (project runs until end of 2029)
international Master's students in materials science / electrical engineering
Tuition Living costs

All enrolled Bachelor of Music and Preparatory Program students receive a means-independent, non-repayable monthly grant for every month of enrolment. There are...

EUR 861 per month (academic year 2025-26)
Bachelor, Preparatory Program
Every month of enrolment
Deadline: No separate application; granted upon enrolment (admission applications close early January each year)
None - paid to all enrolled BMus and Preparatory students regardless of nationality or means
Tuition Living costs

Scholarship mentioned on the TU Darmstadt student life page as one of the financial support options. Details on the specific criteria and application process ar...

Not specified
Bachelor, Master
Not specified
Deadline: Contact TU Darmstadt scholarship advisory
General funding

MSc Diversity Scholarships (Master of Science programmes)

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management with donor partners (e.g. Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing, Deutsche Bank, Helaba, WM Gruppe)

Partial tuition scholarships for the Master of Finance, Master in Management, Master of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Master in Financial Technology a...

Partial tuition reduction (varies by track)
master
Programme duration subject to performance review
Deadline: 31 May for most donor-funded tracks
Tuition

MSCA4Ukraine (Ukrainian Researchers)

MSCA4Ukraine programme (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions), coordinated by University of Cologne

MSCA4Ukraine supports at-risk postdocs and PhD candidates from Ukraine to continue research at an academic or non-academic institution in an EU member state or...

Fellowship for up to 24 months (MSCA rates)
Doctorate, Postdoc
Up to 24 months
Deadline: No further tenders currently planned
Ukrainian citizens (at-risk researchers)
Research & thesis

MWK-Zuschuss für Auslandsaufenthalte

Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg via HS Offenburg

State-funded grant for study abroad stays by HS Offenburg students. Administered by the university.

Bachelor, Master
Duration of stay abroad
Enrolled students at HS Offenburg
Study abroad

N+P Informationssysteme Unternehmensstipendium

N+P Informationssysteme GmbH (via WHZ)

Company scholarship cooperation between WHZ and N+P Informationssysteme GmbH (signed Jan 2023). Supports students with financial aid and company insights.

Per agreement (typically EUR 300-500/month)
Bachelor, Master (IT/Informatics)
Typically 1-2 years
Deadline: Per company/WHZ call
WHZ students in relevant programmes
Living costs Mentoring & network

Beyond the Berlin Scholarship, Bard College Berlin offers several further named scholarships awarded on the basis of need combined with merit and other criteria...

Need-based, typically up to EUR 20,000 (varies by award)
Bachelor, Academy Year
One academic year; annual re-application required
Deadline: With the chosen admission round's Financial Statement deadline
None stated on the reviewed pages
Tuition

National Top Ranked Thanaweya Amma Full Scholarship

German International University (GIU)

Annual full scholarships for top-ranked national Al-Thanaweya Al-Amma (Egyptian high school) holders. Covers study fees for entire study period (4-5 academic ye...

Full tuition fees (4-5 years) + living expenses for expatriates
Bachelor
Entire study period (4-5 academic years)
Deadline: Per annual GIU admission cycle
Egyptian nationals (Thanaweya Amma top rankers)
Tuition Living costs

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