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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

Auslands-BAföG

BAföG-Amt (via Ostfalia International Student Office)

Federal funding for study abroad for BAföG-eligible students. Higher funding rates abroad may make students eligible who aren't in Germany. Info via Ostfalia IS...

Per BAföG rates (higher for abroad)
Bachelor, Master
Duration of study abroad
Deadline: Per BAföG-Amt
BAföG-eligible students (German/EU with residency)
Tuition Living costs Travel Study abroad

Auslands-BAföG (BAföG for Semester Abroad)

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), administered via BAföG offices

Students often entitled to BAföG abroad even if not eligible in Germany. Covers tuition fees and living expenses. Responsible BAföG offices: New York (Studieren...

Domestic BAföG rate + tuition fees abroad + living expenses abroad
Bachelor, Master
Semester abroad period
Deadline: Early application recommended (responsible BAföG office per destination)
Tuition Living costs Travel Study abroad

Auslands-BAföG (BAföG for Stays Abroad)

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), administered via BAföG offices

The 'Auslands-BAföG' finances compulsory or voluntary semester abroad (1-2 semesters, max 12 months) within and outside Europe. Also supports internship semeste...

Domestic BAföG rate + tuition fees up to EUR 4,600/year + travel allowance (EUR 250 Europe / EUR 500 non-Europe each way)
Bachelor, Master
1-2 semesters (max 12 months)
Deadline: Early application recommended
Tuition Travel Study abroad

AuslandsBAföG (BAföG for Stays Abroad)

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), administered via BAföG offices

State funding for stays abroad (1 semester or 12 weeks within university cooperation). Covers domestic BAföG rate plus verifiably necessary tuition fees up to E...

Domestic BAföG rate + tuition fees up to EUR 4,600/year + travel allowance
Bachelor, Master
1 semester or 12 weeks
Deadline: At least 6 months before planned stay abroad
Tuition Living costs Travel Study abroad

Ausschließlich ideelle Förderung

Various organisations via WHZ

Scholarships offering only non-material support (mentoring, seminars, networking, career events) without monthly stipend. Listed by WHZ as complementary options...

No financial stipend
Bachelor, Master
Varies
Deadline: Varies per programme
Varies per programme
Mentoring & network

Auszeichnung für Studierende

Universität Hohenheim

General student recognition award. Awarded at Dies academicus.

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

Avicenna Studienwerk

Avicenna Studienwerk

Islamic foundation scholarship for Muslim students with above-average academics and social engagement. Listed on FB09 Stipendien page.

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

Avicenna Studienwerk Scholarship

Avicenna-Studienwerk e.V. / University of Wuerzburg

Comprehensive support for talented Muslim students and doctoral candidates through scholarships. Also funds study stays, internships and language courses abroad...

not stated on page (Avicenna rates apply)
Bachelor, Master, PhD
standard period of study
Deadline: varies (check Avicenna website)
Muslim students
Living costs Language course Study abroad

AWM Korntal Scholarship Fund

AWM gGmbH (Akademie fuer Weltmission), Korntal

Scholarship fund financed by 25% of AWM membership fees plus designated donations; grants are credited toward the student's next course fees at CIU Korntal.

Variable amount, credited against next course fee
bachelor, master, doctoral
One academic year per allocation
Deadline: 31 May annually (decisions by 31 July)
None stated
Tuition

Bachelor of Arts Scholarships

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

For the Bachelor of Arts programme, Frankfurt School awards scholarships with 15%, 25% or 50% tuition reduction. Includes Frankfurt School Scholarship (exceptio...

15-50% tuition fee reduction
bachelor
Entire BA programme
Deadline: Before start of studies (via application platform)
Tuition

Baden-Wuerttemberg-STIPENDIUM

HFT Stuttgart International Office / state of Baden-Wuerttemberg

Supports exchange of highly qualified international students between Baden-Wuerttemberg institutions and universities outside the ERASMUS area, including a deve...

Bachelor, Master
Study or research stay
Deadline: 1 Dec - 30 Jan for following summer semester; 1 Jun - 30 Jul for following winter semester
Exchange students of HFT partner universities and direct international HFT students from LDCs (for REK component)
Living costs

Baden-Wuerttemberg-Stipendium

Baden-Wuerttemberg-Stiftung / Universitaet Ulm

Scholarship for study abroad at partner universities outside the EU. Monthly funding of approx. EUR 800 for students nominated for an exchange place. Based on r...

approx. EUR 800/month
bachelor, master
duration of study abroad (min. 3 months)
Deadline: See International Office
Study abroad

Baden-Württemberg Scholarship

Baden-Württemberg Foundation / SRH University

Scholarship for students from Baden-Württemberg (Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Heidelberg) for study abroad, and for highly-qualified international students for a study...

at least EUR 600-700/month
Bachelor, Master
minimum 3 months
Deadline: 20 April 2025 (outgoing); varies for incoming
students from BW (outgoing) / international students (incoming to BW)
Living costs

Scholarship for high-qualified exchange students (1-2 semesters) at Baden-Württemberg universities including Tuebingen. Open to international students coming fo...

Approx. 600 EUR/month
bachelor, master, phd
3-11 months (1-2 semesters)
Deadline: Via home university International Office
International exchange students (not full degree-seekers)
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium (for study abroad)

Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung / Hochschule Fulda

Scholarship for study abroad at partner universities outside EU. For HS Fulda students nominated for exchange. Approx. EUR 800/month. Listed on stipendien page.

approx. EUR 800/month
bachelor, master
duration of study abroad (min. 3 months)
Study abroad

Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium (for study abroad)

Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung / Hochschule Aalen

Scholarship for study abroad at partner universities. HS Fulda students nominated for exchange can apply. Application deadline 31 March 2026 for WS 2025/26 and/...

varies (approx. EUR 800/month per BW-Stiftung)
bachelor, master
study abroad period (WS and/or SS)
Deadline: 31 March 2026 (annual, check page)
Study abroad

Landesstipendium für Auslandsaufenthalte von Studierenden baden-württembergischer Hochschulen. Merz Akademie-Studierende wurden gefördert (z. B. Südkorea/Hongik...

Monatliche Pauschale (länderabhängig, ca. 500-700 €/Monat) + Reisekosten
Bachelor, Master
1 Semester (Auslandssemester)
Deadline: Jährlich ca. März (für Folgejahr)
Studierende an baden-württembergischen Hochschulen (alle Nationalitäten für Outgoings); Internationale für Incomings
Living costs Travel Insurance Study abroad

Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium für Overseas-Incomings / Outgoings

Baden-Württemberg Stiftung / KIT International Students Office (IStO)

Exchange scholarship for KIT students (outgoing) at partner universities outside Europe (Overseas). Also for incoming overseas students (nominated by home unive...

Typically 4,000 EUR (4 x 1,000 EUR monthly rates) for one semester
bachelor, master
One semester (4 months); no extension at KIT
Deadline: Annually ~20 September (for following academic year)
KIT students (outgoing); incoming: nominated by overseas partner university
Tuition Living costs Study abroad

Federal student aid for eligible students at Berlin International. Half grant, half interest-free loan. Processed via Studierendenwerk Berlin. Max. EUR 934/mont...

Up to EUR 934/month (half grant, half loan)
bachelor, master
Standard period of study
Deadline: Ongoing
German citizens / eligible residence status
Living costs

Federal student aid for students from low-income families. Half grant, half interest-free loan. Studierendenwerk Heidelberg processes applications. Max. EUR 934...

Up to EUR 934/month (half grant, half loan)
bachelor, master, state examination
Standard period of study
Deadline: Ongoing
German citizens / eligible residence status
Living costs

Federal student aid for students from low-income families. Half grant, half interest-free loan. Studierendenwerk Thüringen processes applications for TU Ilmenau...

Up to EUR 934/month (half grant, half loan)
bachelor, master, diploma, state examination
Standard period of study
Deadline: Ongoing
German citizens / eligible residence status
Living costs

BAföG – Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (UDE Studierendenwerk)

Studierendenwerk Essen-Duisburg / Bundesregierung

Federal student aid for students from low-income families. Half grant, half interest-free state loan. Studierendenwerk Essen-Duisburg processes applications for...

Up to EUR 934/month (half grant, half loan)
bachelor, master, state examination
Standard period of study (max. funding period per BAföG law)
Deadline: Ongoing (apply early – processing takes time)
German citizens / eligible residence status (EU, long-term residents, etc.)
Living costs

BAföG (an privater Hochschule anrechenbar)

Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / jeweiliges Studierendenwerk

Studierende an der staatlich anerkannten Macromedia University sind BAföG-berechtigt (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen). Max. 992 €/Monat (2024/25). Anr...

Max. 992 €/Monat (teils Zuschuss, teils Darlehen)
Bachelor, Master
Regelstudienzeit + Toleranzsemester
Deadline: So früh wie möglich (rückwirkend ab Antragsmonat)
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / EU-Bürger mit Aufenthaltsrecht / Bildungsinländer
Tuition Living costs Insurance

BAföG (an staatlich anerkannter Privathochschule anrechenbar)

Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / jeweiliges Studierendenwerk

Studierende an der staatlich anerkannten Mediadesign Hochschule sind BAföG-berechtigt (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen). Max. 992 €/Monat (2024/25). An...

Max. 992 €/Monat (teils Zuschuss, teils Darlehen)
Bachelor, Master
Regelstudienzeit + Toleranzsemester
Deadline: So früh wie möglich (rückwirkend ab Antragsmonat)
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / EU-Bürger mit Aufenthaltsrecht / Bildungsinländer
Tuition Living costs Insurance

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