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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

Prof. Heinrich Aumund Scholarship

HTW Berlin (Prof. Heinrich Aumund Foundation)

Scholarship listed by HTW Berlin specifically for HTW Berlin students pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering...

Not published on the HTW scholarships overview page
bachelor, master
Not published on the overview page
Deadline: Not published on the overview page
Not stated on overview page
General funding

Prof. Sorin Huss Fund

TU Darmstadt (Prof.-Sorin-Huss-Fonds)

Supports students and doctoral candidates of TU Darmstadt with childcare financing costs. Intended to relieve studying and researching parents especially in fin...

Contribution to childcare costs
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Not specified
Deadline: Announced by TU Darmstadt
Family & childcare

Prof. Sorin Huss Fund (Childcare Support)

TU Darmstadt (Prof.-Sorin-Huss-Fonds)

Supports students and doctoral candidates of TU Darmstadt with childcare financing costs. Intended to relieve studying and researching parents especially in fin...

Contribution to childcare costs
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Not specified
Deadline: Announced by TU Darmstadt
Family & childcare

Professor Wild-Award

Universität Hohenheim

Award for outstanding student projects/achievements. Awarded at Dies academicus.

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

Projekt VerA (Verhinderung von Ausbildungsabbrüchen)

SHG Bildung gGmbH (funded by BMBF/ESF)

Support programme for trainees at risk of dropping out. Provides coaching, stress management, and exam preparation support. Not a financial scholarship but a su...

Non-monetary (coaching and support services)
bachelor
As needed during training
Deadline: Available throughout training
Mentoring & network

Projektförderung der Freunde und Förderer der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Freunde und Förderer der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf e.V.

Projektförderung für künstlerische Vorhaben von Studierenden der Kunstakademie. Auswahl durch Jury. Ermöglicht Realisierung von Ausstellungsprojekten, Publikati...

Projektbezogen (Höhe variiert)
Bachelor, Master, Akademiebrief
Projektlaufzeit
Deadline: Nach Ausschreibung (jährlich)
Keine
Travel Books & materials Research & thesis

PROMOS - Scholarship for Subject-Related Stays Abroad

FH Aachen, financed by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) via the DAAD

PROMOS is FH Aachen's scholarship programme for subject-related stays abroad, open to all subjects and worldwide destinations. Funded purposes include studies,...

usually EUR 350 per month (plus travel cost contribution depending on country)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate (for study/internship phases abroad)
minimum 15 days up to a maximum of 6 months total
Enrolled FH Aachen students (programme rules restrict full funding for recipients of German public funds)
Travel Study abroad

PROMOS - study abroad, final theses, internships and study trips worldwide

DAAD-funded programme administered by HTW Dresden (Stabsstelle Internationales)

Monthly partial scholarships for study stays abroad (1-6 months), travel allowances for internships (6 weeks-6 months) and final theses in companies, plus group...

monthly partial scholarship rate and/or travel cost flat rate (country-dependent)
bachelor, master, diploma
study stays 1-6 months; internships 6 weeks-6 months
Deadline: 15 February each calendar year (email PDF application to the International Office)
enrolled HTWD degree-seeking students; stays in the student's home country cannot be funded; open also to non-German nationals studying at HTWD
Study abroad Research & thesis

Förderung von Auslandssemestern/-praktika an Partnerhochschulen der Merz Akademie. 400 € monatlich (Teilstipendium). Bewerbung über International Office. Beispi...

400 €/Monat (Teilstipendium) + evtl. Reisekosten
Bachelor, Master
1 Semester (Auslandssemester) / Praktikumsdauer
Deadline: Jährlich (je nach Partnerprogramm: Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium ca. März, Erasmus+ ca. Januar/Juni)
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / Bildungsinländer (für PROMOS); Internationale für Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS (Study Abroad Scholarship)

Hochschule Osnabrück International Office with DAAD PROMOS funds

HS Osnabrück awards scholarships for study-related stays abroad funded by DAAD PROMOS: study semesters, internships outside Europe, thesis research abroad. For...

DAAD country-specific rates (monthly partial scholarship and/or travel allowance)
bachelor, master, doctorate
1-6 months (study/internship); shorter for summer schools
Deadline: Check International Office for current deadlines
Living costs Travel

PROMOS (Study-Related Stays Abroad)

HSBI International Office with DAAD PROMOS funds

PROMOS is a partial scholarship supporting study-related stays abroad worldwide that cannot be funded through Erasmus+: study-related university stays, theses a...

bachelor, master
1-6 months (stays); 2-6 weeks (summer/winter schools)
Deadline: 15 November (stays Jan-Jun) and 15 May (stays Jul-Dec)
Study abroad

PROMOS / Auslandssemester Stipendien (Goethe-Uni)

DAAD via Goethe-Universität International Office

DAAD PROMOS funding for study/internship abroad for Goethe University students. Application via International Office. Listed on Stipendienservice quicklinks.

Up to EUR 550/month (varies by destination)
Bachelor, Master, State examination
1-6 months
Deadline: Per International Office calls
Enrolled Goethe-Uni students
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS / ERASMUS / DAAD Outgoing - KIT International Students Office

DAAD / EU / KIT International Students Office (IStO)

KIT IStO administers ERASMUS+ (Europe), PROMOS (worldwide non-ERASMUS), and other DAAD outgoing scholarships for study/internship/research abroad. Also Baden-Wü...

ERASMUS: 490-600 EUR/month + travel; PROMOS: 350-550 EUR/month + travel; DAAD: varies
bachelor, master, phd
ERASMUS: 2-12 months; PROMOS: 1-6 months; DAAD: varies
Deadline: ERASMUS: ~Jan (summer) / ~June (winter); PROMOS: per faculty; DAAD: per programme
Enrolled KIT students (ERASMUS: any nationality; PROMOS: non-Germans excluded from home country stays)
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS / SHOSTA Stipendien für Auslandsaufenthalte

DAAD via Universität Kassel International Office

DAAD-funded PROMOS and SHOSTA scholarships for study/internship abroad for KIMS/Uni Kassel students. Covers travel and partial living costs. Application via Int...

Varies by destination (PROMOS: up to EUR 550/month; SHOSTA: specific programmes)
Bachelor, Master
1-6 months
Deadline: Per International Office calls (typically 15 Jan / 15 Jul for PROMOS)
Enrolled Uni Kassel/KIMS students
Living costs Travel Study abroad

DAAD PROMOS programme for study/internship stays abroad. EUR 550/month. Deadlines 15 September and 15 January.

EUR 550 per month
Bachelor, Master
1-6 months
Deadline: 15 September and 15 January annually
Enrolled students at HS Offenburg
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Grants for Study/Internship Abroad (Hochschule Worms)

DAAD / Hochschule Worms International Center

DAAD-funded mobility grants for study semesters, internships, and study trips outside ERASMUS+ (worldwide). For German students and Bildungsinländer at HS Worms...

Varies by country (DAAD country rates) + travel allowance
bachelor, master, doctorate
Study/internship: 1-6 months; Study trips: shorter
Deadline: 30 November / 30 April annually
German students and Bildungsinländer at HS Worms
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS mobility programme (hmt Rostock)

DAAD PROMOS via hmt Rostock International Office

Mainly funds study trips of hmt Rostock students; competition trips, study stays and internships abroad also possible. Free-form application by email to interna...

Travel/participation subsidy per PROMOS rules
Bachelor, Master, Diplom
Duration of the trip/project
Deadline: Annual round - e.g., 19 July 2026 for projects in 2027
Enrolled hmt Rostock students
Travel

PROMOS mobility scholarships (FH Erfurt)

Fachhochschule Erfurt International Office (DAAD-funded PROMOS programme)

Listed by the university's student-finance ecosystem as a PROMOS outgoing-mobility scholarship administered by FH Erfurt (study abroad / internship abroad parti...

Partial stipend + travel allowance (varies by destination)
Bachelor, Master
1 semester or short-term stay
Deadline: Reported rounds: 31 Jan and 30 Jun (confirm with International Office)
Outgoing FH Erfurt students
Living costs Travel

PROMOS partial scholarships for stays abroad

HWG LU International Office (DAAD PROMOS programme)

Partial funding for student stays abroad (study visits outside the Erasmus programme) administered by the International Office. Requires a minimum average grade...

Partial scholarship per DAAD PROMOS rates
bachelor, master
Per stay (minimum six weeks)
Deadline: 15 November for the following summer semester; 15 April for the following winter semester
Enrolled students per PROMOS rules
Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, International Center (DAAD PROMOS)

PROMOS scholarships support HSRW students for study-abroad stays and internships abroad. Administered by the International Center (contact Jochen van Bentum); a...

Per DAAD PROMOS rates
Bachelor, Master
Duration of stay abroad
Deadline: Per PROMOS information sheet
Enrolled HSRW students
Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship (Outbound Mobility)

FH Münster International Office (DAAD PROMOS programme)

PROMOS scholarships funded through the DAAD support FH Münster students for study-abroad stays and internships abroad, including partial scholarships and travel...

Partial scholarship/travel allowance (DAAD PROMOS rates)
Bachelor, Master
Duration of the stay abroad
Deadline: Per PROMOS call deadlines of the International Office
Enrolled FH Münster students going abroad
Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship (Outbound Mobility)

UE International Office (DAAD PROMOS programme)

PROMOS scholarships support UE students for study-abroad stays and internships abroad outside the Erasmus+ programme. Administered by the International Office.

Per DAAD PROMOS rates
Bachelor, Master
Duration of stay abroad
Deadline: Per PROMOS calls of the International Office
Enrolled UE students
Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship (Outbound Mobility)

TU Darmstadt International Office (DAAD PROMOS)

PROMOS scholarships support TU Darmstadt students for study-abroad stays and internships abroad outside Europe. Administered by the International Office. Also c...

Per DAAD PROMOS rates / programme-specific
Bachelor, Master
Duration of stay abroad
Deadline: Per PROMOS / programme calls
Enrolled TU Darmstadt students
Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship (Outbound Mobility)

RPTU International Office (DAAD PROMOS programme)

PROMOS scholarships funded through the DAAD support RPTU students for study-abroad stays and internships abroad, including partial scholarships and travel allow...

Partial scholarship/travel allowance (DAAD PROMOS rates)
Bachelor, Master
Duration of the stay abroad
Deadline: Per PROMOS call deadlines of the International Office
Enrolled RPTU students going abroad
Travel Study abroad

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