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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
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All 1,316 scholarships, 18 national and foundation programmes plus 1,298 run by 243 universities

PROMOS Scholarship (Stays Abroad)

University of Wuerzburg / DAAD PROMOS (BMBF funds)

Performance-based scholarship for study stays (1-6 months), work placements (1-6 months), group field trips and competitions in non-Erasmus countries. Not for P...

DAAD country-specific rates (varies by destination)
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
1-6 months
Deadline: varies (check International Office)
JMU students (outgoing)
Living costs Travel

PROMOS Scholarship (Study Abroad)

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin with DAAD PROMOS funds

PROMOS supports study-related stays abroad worldwide that cannot be funded through Erasmus+: study visits, thesis research abroad, internships, summer/winter sc...

EUR 350-550/month (country-specific) + travel allowance
bachelor, master, state_exam
Up to 3 months (max 6 months per BA/MA phase)
Deadline: Varies by programme type; check HU International Office
Living costs Travel

PROMOS Scholarship (Study Abroad)

TU Berlin with DAAD PROMOS funds

Partial scholarships for study-related stays abroad outside Erasmus+ region: study semesters, thesis research, internships, summer/winter schools. For regularly...

Country-specific monthly partial scholarship + travel allowance (DAAD rates)
bachelor, master, state_exam
Up to 6 months
Deadline: Check Career Service for current deadlines
Living costs Travel

PROMOS Scholarship for Stays Abroad

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

PROMOS provides funding for study and practical stays abroad as well as for final theses for students of OTH Regensburg. For theoretical semesters, this mainly...

Varies (partial scholarship and/or travel allowance, country-dependent)
Bachelor, Master
Up to 6 months
Enrolled OTH Regensburg students
Travel Study abroad Research & thesis

PROMOS scholarship for stays abroad

TH Koeln funded by the DAAD PROMOS programme of the BMBF

Mobility grants for study abroad, internships abroad, short-term research stays, language courses and participation in competitions organised by universities ab...

Partial travel and/or living cost subsidy depending on host country and duration
bachelor, master
Duration of the stay abroad
Deadline: Call-based (see PROMOS page)
Enrolled TH Koeln students
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship for Stays Abroad

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

PROMOS is a funding opportunity for students interested in a stay abroad (study or internship). Supports short-term stays abroad (up to 6 months) at non-Europea...

Varies (partial scholarship and/or travel allowance)
Bachelor, Master
Up to 6 months
Enrolled Hochschule Trier students
Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship for Stays Abroad

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) via the DAAD

PROMOS supports study-related stays abroad outside Europe (semester abroad, internships, final theses, study trips). Provides monthly partial scholarships and/o...

Monthly partial scholarship (country-dependent rates) and/or travel allowance
Bachelor, Master
Minimum 3 months (semester/internship/thesis), 5-12 days (study trips)
Deadline: 15 January and 15 June annually
Enrolled students at Anhalt University (non-German students excluded from funding to home country)
Travel Study abroad Research & thesis

PROMOS Scholarship for Stays Abroad (Non-EU)

Hochschule Fresenius, financed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) PROMOS programme

The PROMOS scholarship makes non-curricular stays abroad outside the EU possible: semester abroad (min. 3 months), internship outside Europe (min. 2 months), fi...

Monthly partial scholarship (country-dependent) and/or travel allowance; study trips: EUR 30/day (EU/EFTA) or EUR 45/day (others)
Bachelor, Master
Semester: min 3 months; Internship: min 2 months; Thesis: min 3 months; Study trips: 5-12 days
Deadline: 15 January and 15 June annually
German citizens or equivalent; non-German students enrolled at German university aiming to graduate there (excludes funding to home country)
Travel Study abroad Research & thesis

PROMOS Scholarship Fund at DIT

DAAD PROMOS programme, administered by DIT International Office

PROMOS promotes overseas mobility of DIT students (study/internship abroad) with scholarships and/or transportation cost allowances for short-term stays (up to...

Scholarship and/or travel allowance (country-dependent rates)
Bachelor, Master
Up to 6 months
All enrolled DIT students (nationality irrelevant)
Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Scholarship Programme for Stays Abroad

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

PROMOS provides funding for study and competition-related trips abroad (short-term stays up to 6 months) for students of all faculties. Supports study stays, su...

Varies (partial scholarship and/or travel allowance)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Up to 6 months
Enrolled University of Passau students
Travel Study abroad Research & thesis

PROMOS Scholarships (Stays Abroad)

Freie Universitaet Berlin / DAAD PROMOS (BMBF funds)

PROMOS scholarships for FU Berlin students for study stays, internships, and research stays abroad (outside Erasmus countries). Includes information on GFPS, Al...

DAAD country-specific rates
Bachelor, Master, PhD
1-6 months (study/internship)
Deadline: varies (check International Office)
FU Berlin students (outgoing)
Living costs Travel

PROMOS Scholarships for Stays Abroad

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

PROMOS provides funding for study and practical stays abroad as well as final theses for University of Cologne students. Referenced on the Faculty of Mathematic...

Varies (partial scholarship and/or travel allowance)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Up to 6 months
Enrolled University of Cologne students
Travel Study abroad Research & thesis

PROMOS Scholarships for Stays Abroad

JGU Mainz (DAAD PROMOS programme)

PROMOS scholarships support JGU Mainz students for study-abroad stays and internships abroad. Deadlines: 31 October and 31 March. Funding amount EUR 550.

EUR 550
Bachelor, Master
Duration of stay abroad
Deadline: 31 October / 31 March annually
Enrolled JGU Mainz students
Study abroad

HS Fulda awards PROMOS grants for study stays, internships, language courses, and subject conferences abroad. Annual internal call.

varies by programme
bachelor, master
stay abroad
enrolled HS Fulda students
Language course Study abroad Research & thesis

PROMOS scholarships for study abroad, internships, final theses and study trips

DAAD-funded programme administered by Universitaet Leipzig (Stabsstelle Internationales)

Partial scholarships (monthly rate plus travel allowance) for stays abroad not fundable elsewhere: study semesters, internships worldwide (min. 2 months full-ti...

monthly partial scholarship + travel cost flat rate (rate depends on destination country)
bachelor, master
max. 4 months per stay, max. 6 months per study stage, one stay per calendar year
fully enrolled Leipzig students aiming for a Leipzig degree (bachelor from semester 3, master from semester 1 with one on-campus semester); funding of stays in the student's home country is excluded
Study abroad Research & thesis

PROMOS Scholarships for Study/Internship Abroad

SRH University / DAAD (PROMOS programme, BMBF funds)

PROMOS programme funds study stays (1-6 months) or internships abroad (6 weeks - 6 months) outside Europe with a one-time travel allowance based on DAAD country...

one-time travel allowance (varies by destination country)
Bachelor, Master
one-time grant
Deadline: 31 January / 31 July (annual)
enrolled SRH University students
Travel

PROMOS Stipendien für Auslandsaufenthalte

DAAD via Ostfalia Hochschule (International Student Office)

DAAD PROMOS funding for study/internship stays worldwide outside Erasmus+ area. Applications via Ostfalia ISO. Deadlines and application forms on ISO website.

Up to EUR 550/month (varies by destination)
Bachelor, Master
1-6 months
Deadline: Per ISO calls (SoSe 2026 Ausschreibung available)
Enrolled Ostfalia students
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Stipendien für Auslandsaufenthalte (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

DAAD / Philipps-Universität Marburg International Office

DAAD-funded mobility grants for study, internships, and research stays worldwide (outside ERASMUS+) for German students and Bildungsinländer at UMR.

Varies by country (DAAD rates) + travel allowance
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
1-6 months (study/internship/research)
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
German students and Bildungsinländer at UMR
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Stipendien für weltweite Auslandsaufenthalte (Uni Kassel)

DAAD / Universität Kassel International Office

DAAD-funded mobility grants for study, internships, and research stays worldwide (outside ERASMUS+) for German students and Bildungsinländer at Uni Kassel.

Varies by country (DAAD rates) + travel allowance
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
1-6 months
Deadline: Per International Office deadlines
German students and Bildungsinländer at Uni Kassel
Living costs Travel Study abroad

DAAD-funded mobility grants for study, internships, research stays, and language courses worldwide (outside ERASMUS+) for German students and Bildungsinländer a...

Varies by country (DAAD rates) + travel allowance
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
1-6 months (study/internship/research); language courses: shorter
Deadline: Per Akademisches Auslandsamt deadlines (typically 1x per semester)
German students and Bildungsinländer at UDE
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Stipendium für Praktikum im Ausland

DAAD via WHZ International Office

DAAD PROMOS funding for internship stays abroad worldwide outside EU/Erasmus+ area. For WHZ students.

Up to EUR 550/month (varies by destination)
Bachelor, Master
6 weeks to 6 months
Deadline: Per International Office calls
Enrolled WHZ students
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS Stipendium für Studium im Ausland

DAAD via WHZ International Office

DAAD PROMOS funding for study stays abroad worldwide outside EU/Erasmus+ area. For WHZ students. Application via International Office.

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

PROMOS-Auslandsstipendien (DAAD)

DAAD / Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt International Office

Partial scholarships for study or internship stays outside Europe (Asia, Africa, Australia, Americas). Funded by DAAD PROMOS programme. Covers monthly stipend a...

Monthly part-scholarship per DAAD country rates + travel allowance
bachelor, master
3-12 months (study) or 2-6 weeks (staff mobility)
THI students; international students only if stay serves THI study progress
Living costs Travel Study abroad

PROMOS-Auslandsstipendien (DAAD)

DAAD / Hochschule Bremen International Office

Partial scholarships for study/internship outside Erasmus+ area (worldwide) or at Erasmus partners without agreement. Monthly part-scholarship 350-550 EUR depen...

350-550 EUR/month (country group dependent)
bachelor, master
1-5 months
Deadline: Varies per faculty (typically 2 deadlines/year)
HSB degree-seeking students; non-German nationals eligible if studying for degree at HSB. Excludes stays in home country for non-Germans.
Living costs Study abroad

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