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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

Partial scholarships for qualified students

Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Gisma states it offers a range of partial scholarship opportunities to qualified students starting a course; the current offers and incentives are communicated...

Partial tuition reduction (amount per current offer)
bachelor, master
Varies
Deadline: Rolling - enquire via gisma.com/enquire-now
All nationalities
Tuition

Merit- and/or need-based partial waivers of the MLB/LLM tuition fee, open to all admitted applicants.

Partial reduction of EUR 25,000 tuition (share not published)
Master
Programme duration
Deadline: Within 4 weeks after admission
None stated
Tuition

PASCH@Leibniz Scholarship

Leibniz Universität Hannover Hochschulbüro für Internationales

Scholarship for PASCH school graduates studying at LUH. Listed among scholarships for international students. Details available from the Hochschulbüro für Inter...

bachelor
Varies
PASCH school graduates
General funding

Pathways to Research for University Students

University of Bonn (Chancengerechtigkeit / equal opportunity program)

A two-semester (12-month) support program for university students at Bonn that combines a monthly grant of EUR 300 with regular events and social activities fac...

EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
Two semesters (12 months)
Deadline: Next application period announced around autumn 2026
Living costs Mentoring & network

Paul August Georg Hartmann-Stiftung Scholarship

Paul August Georg Hartmann-Stiftung at JGU Mainz

Scholarship from the Paul August Georg Hartmann Foundation for students at JGU Mainz.

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

Faculty-specific scholarship for study abroad semester. Faculty of Design: 3 scholarships of EUR 500 each per year for Study Abroad programmes at partner instit...

EUR 500 per year (3 scholarships per year)
Bachelor, Master
One study abroad period
Deadline: 15 April (winter semester abroad); 15 October (summer semester abroad)
Study abroad

Performance-Based Study Abroad Scholarship (Faculty of Economics & Media)

Hochschule Fresenius, Faculty of Economics & Media

Faculty-specific scholarship for study abroad semester. Faculty of Economics & Media: 6 scholarships of EUR 1,000 per semester for destinations including Adelph...

EUR 1,000 per semester (6 scholarships per semester)
Bachelor, Master
One semester abroad
Deadline: 15 April (winter semester abroad); 15 October (summer semester abroad)
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

Peter und Traudl Engelhorn Stiftung-Stipendium

Peter und Traudl Engelhorn-Stiftung (via Universitaet Hohenheim)

Postdoc scholarships for outstanding young researchers in Life Sciences. Listed on Hohenheim's Preise & Stipendien page.

Postdoc
Postdoc phase
Deadline: Per foundation call
Per foundation criteria
Research & thesis

Peter-Albers-Studienfonds (Kreis Kleve)

Kreis Kleve (district foundation), listed by Rhine-Waal University

This foundation helps deserving students from the Kreis Kleve district finance their studies through interest-free loans. Current funding amounts to EUR 600 per...

EUR 600 per semester (interest-free loan)
Bachelor
Per semester, repayable
Deadline: Set by the Kreis Kleve foundation
Students from Kreis Kleve district
Emergency aid

The Philipp Schwartz Initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides sponsorship opportunities for researchers at risk. Referenced on University of...

Fellowship per AvH rates (typically EUR 2,500-3,000/month for experienced researchers)
Doctorate, Postdoc
Typically 12-24 months
Researchers at risk (per AvH criteria)
Research & thesis

Philipp Schwartz-Initiative – Scholars at Risk (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation / Philipps-Universität Marburg

Fellowships for endangered researchers (Scholars at Risk) hosted at Philipps-Universität Marburg via the Philipp Schwartz-Initiative of the Alexander von Humbol...

Per AvH fellowship rates
postdoc, professor
Fellowship period (typically 12-24 months)
Deadline: Per AvH call
Endangered researchers worldwide
Research & thesis

Philipp-Matthaeus-Hahn-Stiftung scholarship

Philipp-Matthaeus-Hahn-Stiftung (Zollernalbkreis, Stadt Albstadt, Sparkasse Zollernalb), administered via HS-AlbSig ILIAS portal

Supports students at the Albstadt campus or resident in Zollernalbkreis across several funding lines including academic achievement, social volunteering, stays...

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

PJ-Funding of the KV Nordrhein (Medical Students - Practical Year)

KV Nordrhein (Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians North Rhine)

The KV Nordrhein awards scholarships for medical students who complete the elective in the clinical internship year (Praktisches Jahr) in a family practice in g...

Not specified (scholarship for practical year in general practice)
State examination (Medicine)
Practical year (PJ) elective period
Family & childcare

Politeia-Preis

HWR Berlin

Annual award for written works on women's and gender research by students and graduates of all disciplines. One Politeia Prize of EUR 1,000 and up to three Poli...

EUR 1,000 (Prize) / EUR 400 each (Medals, up to 3)
bachelor, master
One-off award
Prize money

Politische Stiftungen Stipendien (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

Political foundations (e.g., Friedrich-Ebert, Konrad-Adenauer, Heinrich-Böll, etc.) / Philipps-Universität Marburg

Scholarships from German political foundations for international students at UMR. Each foundation has its own political orientation and selection criteria.

Monthly stipend up to BAföG max + health insurance + non-material programme
bachelor, master, doctorate
Standard period of study
Deadline: Varies by foundation
International students at UMR (varies by foundation)
Living costs Insurance Books & materials

Pool for the Advancement of Women (Doctoral Scholarships)

Osnabrueck University (Pool zur Frauenfoerderung)

Female students in the final stages of their doctoral studies may be supported by a scholarship from the Pool for the Advancement of Women at Osnabrueck Univers...

Not specified (doctoral scholarship for women)
Doctorate
Final doctoral phase
Female doctoral candidates
Research & thesis

Award for particularly gifted, high-performing, and engaged female students in MINT Bachelor's and Master's programmes. Bachelor: EUR 500; Master: EUR 1,000.

Bachelor: EUR 500; Master: EUR 1,000 (one-time)
bachelor, master
one-time award
female students
Prize money

Award for exceptional student engagement in university governance and groups. Awarded at Dies academicus.

Prize money (varies)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Single award
Deadline: Per annual call
Hohenheim students
Prize money

Auszeichnung für exzellente Promotionsarbeiten an der KSH München.

300 € einmalig
Promotion
Einmalig
Deadline: 01.04. (jährlich)
Keine
Research & thesis

Preise für Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten (Förderverein KSH)

Förderverein Katholische Stiftungshochschule München e.V.

Der Förderverein zeichnet jährlich herausragende Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten in den Fächern Soziale Arbeit und Pflege aus. Jeweils 300 € dotiert.

300 € einmalig
Bachelor, Master
Einmalig
Deadline: Nach Ausschreibung (jährlich)
Keine
Research & thesis Prize money

Printus-Stipendium

Printus GmbH (via Hochschule Offenburg)

Printus GmbH funds a monthly grant of EUR 500 so that master's students in Dialog Marketing & E-Commerce, Enterprise and IT Security, Computer Science (Informat...

EUR 500 per month
Master
Deadline: Rolling - applications accepted at any time
Living costs

Prix Bartholdi Stipendium

Prix Bartholdi / France Centre (Frankreich-Zentrum) Uni Freiburg

Scholarship for education and work abroad in France for students, apprentices, employees and adults. Offered through the France Centre at the University of Frei...

Not specified
Bachelor, Master
Duration of stay in France
Deadline: Per Prix Bartholdi deadlines
General funding

Prize for Excellent Junior Researchers (Habilitation Prize)

Universitaetsgesellschaft Osnabrueck e.V. (University Society Osnabrueck)

The University Society's prize for excellent junior researchers is awarded for outstanding habilitation theses, endowed with EUR 3,000. Recent winner: Dr. Thoma...

EUR 3,000 (one-off prize)
Postdoc (Habilitation)
One-off prize
Research & thesis Prize money

Prize of the Committee for Gender Equality (Outstanding Theses)

Equal Opportunities Committee of Hochschule Trier

The Equal Opportunities Committee awards a prize of EUR 1,500 for a final thesis in the winter semester. Prerequisite: final thesis graded 1.7 or better. Studen...

EUR 1,500 (one-off prize)
Bachelor, Master
One-off award
Deadline: 28 February annually
Research & thesis

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