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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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Tuition at Public Unis
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Avg Monthly Stipend
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All 1,316 scholarships, 18 national and foundation programmes plus 1,298 run by 243 universities

Stipendien für Absolvent:innen von Partnerschulen der MLU für den Studienstart an der MLU. Zweimal jährlich aus DAAD-Mitteln vergeben. 400 €/Monat für max. 5 Mo...

400 €/Monat (max. 5 Monate, verlängerbar)
Bachelor (Studienanfänger)
1-2 Semester
Deadline: Zweimal jährlich (Fristen über International Office)
Internationale Studierende (Absolvent:innen von MLU-Partnerschulen)
Living costs

Kosten für berufsintegrative Aus- und Weiterbildungen sind in der Regel steuerlich absetzbar als Werbungskosten: Studiengebühren, Fahrtkosten, Übernachtungs- un...

Steuerliche Entlastung (individuell)
Bachelor, Master
Jährlich über Steuererklärung
Deadline: Jährlich mit Steuererklärung
Steuerpflicht in Deutschland
Living costs

DAAD-funded study completion grants (STIBET I) for international students and doctoral candidates at Philipps-Universität Marburg in their final study phase. On...

Not specified on overview (DAAD standard rates)
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
Final study phase (one-time)
Deadline: Per International Office announcement
International students and doctoral candidates at UMR
Living costs

University page lists STIBET grants for enrolled international students (completion of studies / doctorate) alongside PROMOS and Baden-Wuerttemberg SCHOLARSHIP....

min. EUR 250/month
master, doctorate
up to 12 months
Deadline: Applications reviewed monthly after deadline
international students enrolled at Uni Ulm
General funding

STIBET Graduation Scholarship

Furtwangen University International Center (DAAD STIBET funding)

The International Center awards a STIBET graduation scholarship to international students who expect to complete their degree within one year. Applications are...

bachelor, master
Until expected graduation within one year
Deadline: 1 May
International students
General funding

STIBET graduation scholarships for international students and doctoral candidates

University of Oldenburg International Office, funded by the DAAD

Completion grants for international students and doctoral candidates of the University of Oldenburg who are about to finish their degree, paid by the Internatio...

up to EUR 500/month
bachelor, master, doctorate
3-4 months until graduation
Deadline: Calls published by the International Office (see page)
International students enrolled at UOL
Living costs

STIBET I - Chancengerechtigkeit (Equal Opportunities Scholarship)

DAAD STIBET / TU Bergakademie Freiberg (International University Centre)

Scholarship for international students facing special challenges (disabilities, chronic illness, care responsibilities, unforeseen personal/family hardships). E...

EUR 300/month
bachelor, master, diplom, doctorate
up to 3 months
Deadline: See IUZ page for current call
international students enrolled at TUBAF
Living costs

DAAD STIBET I scholarship for international students facing special challenges (e.g. chronic illness, disability) causing extra costs not covered by third parti...

300 EUR per month
bachelor, master, state examination
Up to 5 months
International degree-seeking students only
Living costs

Semester-based completion/support grants for all regularly enrolled international students and doctoral candidates at hmt Rostock (preparatory students not elig...

Semester grant (per current call)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
4 months (one semester)
Deadline: Per current call - usually 15 April (summer semester) and 15 October (winter semester)
International (degree-seeking) students; Bildungsauslaender
Living costs

STIBET I - Engagement-Stipendium (Volunteer Engagement Scholarship)

DAAD / University of Tuebingen International Office

DAAD STIBET I grant for international students with outstanding voluntary engagement in the international context of the university. Typically 550 EUR/month for...

550 EUR per month
bachelor, master, state examination
Up to 3 months
International degree-seeking students only
Living costs

STIBET I - Scholarships for International Students (completion & engagement)

DAAD STIBET I / Hochschule Fulda (International Office)

HS Fulda awards STIBET I scholarships to enrolled international students: (1) study completion grants for final phase with financial need; (2) scholarships for...

DAAD STIBET rates
bachelor, master
per semester
international students enrolled at HS Fulda
General funding

STIBET I - Scholarships for International Students (Incoming)

DAAD STIBET / TU Chemnitz (International University Centre)

STIBET I funding for enrolled international students and PhD candidates at TU Chemnitz (all countries). Max 6 months funding in current financial year. Applicat...

DAAD STIBET rates
bachelor, master, diplom, state_examination, doctorate
max 6 months
Deadline: 24 April 2026 (check page for next call)
international students enrolled at TU Chemnitz
General funding

STIBET I - Studienabschlussbeihilfe (Study Completion Grant)

DAAD STIBET / TU Bergakademie Freiberg (International University Centre)

Grant for international students in their final semester to complete their studies. Requires good academic performance, graduation within 9 months, and financia...

varies (DAAD STIBET rates)
bachelor, master, diplom, doctorate
max 1 semester / up to 9 months
Deadline: See IUZ page for current call
international students enrolled at TUBAF
General funding

STIBET I - Studienabschlussstipendium (Graduation Scholarship)

DAAD / University of Tuebingen International Office

DAAD STIBET I graduation grant for international degree-seeking students in their final phase of studies who face unexpected financial difficulties. Typically 5...

550 EUR per month
bachelor, master, state examination
Up to 3 months
International degree-seeking students only
Living costs Research & thesis

STIBET I - support and completion scholarships for international students

DAAD STIBET I / BTU International Relations Office

The International Relations Office awards STIBET-I scholarships to enrolled international students at BTU: (1) Study completion grants for final phase (good gra...

DAAD STIBET rates
bachelor, master
per semester
Deadline: WS: 1-31 July; SS: 1-31 January
international students enrolled at BTU
General funding

STIBET I – Equal Opportunities Scholarship (DAAD / Auswärtiges Amt)

DAAD / Merz Akademie (International Office / Master-Programm)

Für internationale Masterstudierende, die aufgrund persönlicher Lebensumstände, familiärer Verpflichtungen oder struktureller Benachteiligungen besonders betrof...

500 €/Monat
Master
5 Monate
Deadline: 31.08.2026
Internationale Studierende (nicht deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit)
Living costs

STIBET I – Final Thesis and Project Scholarship (DAAD / Auswärtiges Amt)

DAAD / Merz Akademie (International Office / Master-Programm)

Für internationale Masterstudierende in der entscheidenden Schlussphase des Studiums (Abschlussarbeit/Projekt). 250 € monatlich für 5 Monate. Bewerbungsfrist: 1...

250 €/Monat
Master
5 Monate
Deadline: 15.07.2026
Internationale Studierende (nicht deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit)
Living costs

Finanzielle Unterstützung für internationale Studierende in der Endphase des Studiums (Studienabschluss) an der MLU. Aus Mitteln des Auswärtigen Amtes.

Monatlich (Höhe variiert, typ. 500-850 €/Monat)
Bachelor, Master, Staatsexamen (Abschlussphase)
Max. 6 Monate (Endphase Studium)
Deadline: Laufend / nach Ausschreibung
Internationale Studierende (nicht deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit)
Living costs

STIBET I Scholarship for International Students at FOM

FOM Hochschule fuer Oekonomie & Management, funded by DAAD with resources of the German Federal Foreign Office (AA)

Financial support for eligible international students at FOM, recognising excellent academic performance during the first year of study and outstanding contribu...

Bachelor, Master
International students at FOM
General funding

STIBET I Stipendien for international students of Hochschule Bremerhaven

Hochschule Bremerhaven International Office (STIBET programme of the DAAD)

STIBET I scholarships for international students at Hochschule Bremerhaven; the International Office announced applications opening from March 2025 for the curr...

Bachelor, Master
International students at Hochschule Bremerhaven
General funding

STIBET I Studienabschluss-Stipendium

DAAD via Hochschule Emden/Leer International Office

Graduation scholarship for international students (Bildungsauslaender) at Hochschule Emden/Leer who have fallen into financial need through no fault of their ow...

Bachelor, Master, state examination
Until completion of studies
International students (non-German) only
Living costs Research & thesis

STIBET III Matching Funds (for faculties)

DAAD / TU Chemnitz (International Office)

Funding for international students/graduates; resources must be matched 1:1 by faculty (third-party funding, donations, etc.). No current call announced.

varies (1:1 matching)
bachelor, master, diplom, doctorate
varies
Deadline: no current call
international students/graduates
Living costs

STIBET Mentoring Scholarship Program

LMU International Office / DAAD (STIBET programme)

Mentoring scholarship program for international students funded through DAAD STIBET programme, combining financial support with mentoring.

not stated on page
Bachelor, Master, PhD
varies
Deadline: varies
international students
Living costs Mentoring & network

STIBET Programme & DAAD Prize

PFH Private Hochschule Goettingen (financed by DAAD STIBET programme / Federal Foreign Office)

Annual financial awards for social commitment to qualified international PFH students. Selection weights extraordinary commitment in Goettingen/Stade (at PFH or...

One-time payment of EUR 500 - 600 (varies annually); DAAD Prize EUR 1,000
Bachelor, Master
One-time award
Non-German nationality with university entrance qualification pursued abroad; enrolled as degree-seeking student at PFH
General funding

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