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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

Promotionsstipendien im Kooperativen Promotionskolleg Services Computing

Hochschule Reutlingen together with Universitaet Stuttgart

Reutlingen University offers, in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart within the Cooperative Doctoral College 'Services Computing', a total of 12 doctor...

Doctorate
Research & thesis

Promotionsstipendium (PhD Scholarship) - Leuphana

Leuphana Universitaet Lueneburg (Graduate School)

PhD scholarship for excellent researchers at Leuphana. Monthly base funding 1,650 EUR (from Oct 2025) + 100 EUR research allowance + family/child supplements (1...

1,650 EUR/month + 100 EUR research allowance + family/child supplements
phd
Up to 3 years (extendable by 12 months for family/care/disability)
Deadline: Per advertised call (check Graduate School website)
Not stated
Living costs Research & thesis Family & childcare

Promotionsstipendium der Johannes Rau Gesellschaft e.V.

Johannes Rau Gesellschaft e.V. (listed by HSRW)

Doctoral scholarship from the Johannes Rau Society, listed by HSRW as a funding opportunity for doctoral candidates.

Not specified
Doctorate
Doctoral phase
Deadline: Per society announcement
Research & thesis

Doctoral scholarship from the Jutta Heidemann Foundation for PhD candidates at TU Ilmenau.

Not specified on overview
doctorate
Doctoral phase
Deadline: Per foundation announcement
Not specified
Research & thesis

Provinzial Kunst-Stipendium

Provinzial Versicherung / Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Preis für Absolvent:innen des vorherigen Kalenderjahres. 12.000 € insgesamt (1.000 €/Monat für ein Jahr). Auswahl durch externe Jury mit Akademie-Beteiligung. B...

12.000 € gesamt (1.000 €/Monat für 12 Monate)
Akademiebrief (Absolvent:innen)
12 Monate
Deadline: Bewerbungszeitraum: 03.01.–03.02. (jährlich)
Keine
Living costs

Quadriga Stipendienprogramm (regulaere und Sonderstipendien)

Quadriga Hochschule Berlin with scholarship partners (among others Metro, BMW Group, 50Hertz, Knauf, BDI)

Partner-funded scholarships for the part-time MBA/M.A. programmes. Regular awards: EUR 2,000 (M.A.) and EUR 3,000 (MBA) based above all on strong professional p...

EUR 2,000 (M.A.) / EUR 3,000 (MBA) regular; special scholarships up to EUR 4,000 (M.A.) / EUR 6,000 (MBA)
Master (M.A.), MBA
Applies to the chosen study programme (18-30 months part-time)
None stated
Tuition

QUERDENKER-Stipendium

Sprachreisenvergleich.de (listed by France Centre Uni Freiburg)

Scholarship for education and work abroad in non-mainstream destinations (not Malta, England, USA). 'Individuality and independent thinking pay off!' 7 scholars...

EUR 500 - 1,250
Bachelor, Master
Duration of stay abroad
Deadline: Per programme deadlines
General funding

Quick and Tiny Research Funding

Kiel University Research Affairs

Small research funding grants for student research projects at Kiel University ('Quick and tiny' funding).

small grants (not specified)
Bachelor, Master, PhD
project-based
Deadline: varies
CAU students
Research & thesis

Special programme giving pupils of international schools in Germany (denied the US route in the current political situation) a place at a reduced monthly fee; a...

EUR 390 per month instead of standard tuition
bachelor
study duration
Tuition

Reemtsma Begabtenförderungswerk Stipendium

Reemtsma Begabtenförderungswerk / Hochschule München

Supports talented and needy students with scholarships to finance studies and living costs. Includes network activities. Listed on HM financing page.

not specified
bachelor, master
varies
Living costs Mentoring & network

Reemtsma-Stipendium

Reemtsma Begabtenförderungswerk

Supports qualified students who cannot adequately finance studies due to financial situation. Monthly stipend plus ideelle Förderung.

Monthly stipend (per foundation rates)
Bachelor, Master
Standard period of study
Deadline: 31 January and 31 July annually
Students at HS Offenburg
Living costs Mentoring & network

Reinhold-Beitlich-Stiftung Stipendium

Reinhold Beitlich Stiftung via Reutlingen University

Foundation established by the Beitlich family (CHT Gruppe) in 1983. Offers scholarships for students of all disciplines at Reutlingen University. Focus on socia...

Bachelor, Master
Standard period of study
Deadline: Per foundation annual call
Students at Reutlingen University
Living costs Mentoring & network

Reise-Stipendium der Gingko-Foundation und des Art Hotel Ufer

The Gingko Foundation / Art Hotel Ufer Düsseldorf

Einmalzahlung 2.000 € für eine individuell gestaltete Reise zur künstlerischen Entwicklung. Auswahl durch Rundgangskommission während des Akademierundgangs. Kei...

2.000 € einmalig
Bachelor, Master, Akademiebrief
Einmalig (Reise)
Deadline: Im Rahmen des Akademierundgangs (Wintersemester)
Keine
Living costs Travel

Travel cost subsidy for FH Münster students participating in scientific conferences. Supports academic networking and research presentation.

Not specified (partial travel cost coverage)
Bachelor, Master
Per conference
Deadline: Before conference
Enrolled FH Münster students
Travel Research & thesis

Reisekostenzuschüsse - Thüringer Kompetenznetzwerk Gleichstellung

Thüringer Kompetenznetzwerk Gleichstellung (TKG)

Travel grants for FH Erfurt students, administered via the university's financing page.

EUR 250
Bachelor, Master
One-time grant
Deadline: Per call
FH Erfurt students
Travel

Reisestipendien des Kunstvereins für die Rheinlande und Westfalen (mit Kulturstiftung Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf)

Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen / Kulturstiftung der Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf

Jährlich drei Reisestipendien à 2.000 € für Studierende der Kunstakademie. Auswahl durch Jury der Kooperationspartner im Rahmen des Akademierundgangs (Wintersem...

2.000 € einmalig (je Stipendium)
Bachelor, Master, Akademiebrief
Einmalig (Reise)
Deadline: Im Rahmen des Akademierundgangs (Wintersemester)
Keine
Living costs Travel

Religiöse Stiftungen Stipendien (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

Religious foundations (e.g., Cusanuswerk, Avicenna, Villigster Stift, etc.) / Philipps-Universität Marburg

Scholarships from religious/church-affiliated foundations for international students at UMR.

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

State-funded scholarship programme with multiple funding lines: (1) Excellence funding for outstanding academic performance; (2) Hardship funding for students i...

Varies by line; talented students: EUR 300/month for 12 months
bachelor, master
Typically 1 year (two semesters), talented students: 12 months from January
Deadline: 15 March (summer semester) / 15 September (winter semester) annually
Enrolled HS Worms students (German/EU for most lines; international exchange line open to all)
Living costs Study abroad Family & childcare Emergency aid

Richard-Winter-Stipendien

Richard-Winter-Stiftung (via Universitaet Hohenheim)

Supports young people in natural sciences with focus on engineering. Financial support for students. Listed on Hohenheim's Preise & Stipendien page.

Bachelor, Master (Natural Sciences, Engineering)
Study duration
Deadline: Per foundation call
Per foundation criteria
General funding

Risk Management & Rating Association – RMA Thesis Award (GGS Heilbronn)

Risk Management & Rating Association (RMA) / GGS Heilbronn

Thesis award for outstanding Master theses in risk management/rating at GGS Heilbronn (LL.M. Business Law). One-time prize of EUR 1,500.

EUR 1,500 (one-time)
master (LL.M. Business Law)
One-time award
Deadline: Per RMA announcement
GGS LL.M. Business Law students
Research & thesis Prize money

Scholarship for prospective students from Africa (primarily Ghana or other parts of West and Central Africa) enrolling in one of the designated master's program...

Not stated on listing page
master
Not stated on listing page
Africa, primarily Ghana / West and Central Africa
General funding

Römer Stipendium für beruflich Qualifizierte und Meister

Joachim Christian Römer Stiftung, administered by Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Specifically for people pursuing further academic qualification after vocational training and professional experience, targeting engineering studies. Awarded fr...

Not specified (aligned with Aufstiegsstipendium)
Bachelor, Master
Four semesters from first semester; extendable case by case

Ronny Wells Scholarship

Constructor University Foundation of America (CUFA)

One of CUFA's two USD/EUR 5000 second-year scholarships, awarded to a current student excelling in innovation, entrepreneurship or community involvement.

EUR 5000
Bachelor
1 academic year
Deadline: deadline announced shortly
open
Prize money

Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Stipendium

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (via Universitaet Hohenheim)

Left Party foundation for students and doctoral candidates with high academic performance and current social/civic engagement per RLS principles. Listed on Hohe...

Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Standard period of study / doctorate
Deadline: 1 April and 1 October annually
Per foundation criteria
Living costs Books & materials Mentoring & network

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