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.
- 1316
- Scholarships Available
- €0
- Tuition at Public Unis
- €934
- Avg Monthly Stipend
- 400+
- Public Universities
All 1,316 scholarships, 18 national and foundation programmes plus 1,298 run by 243 universities
BAföG (keine Studiengebühren an staatlicher Kunstakademie)
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf
Die Kunstakademie Düsseldorf ist staatlich → keine Studiengebühren (nur Semesterbeitrag ca. 340 €/Semester). BAföG für Lebenshaltungskosten beantragbar (teils Z...
BAföG (Studentenwerk Hannover)
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / Studentenwerk Hannover
Klassische Studienfinanzierung (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen). Max. 992 €/Monat (2024/25). An der MHH keine Studiengebühren (nur Semesterbeitrag). N...
BAföG (Studierendenwerk Halle)
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / Studierendenwerk Halle
Klassische Studienfinanzierung (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen). Max. 992 €/Monat (2024/25). An der MLU keine Studiengebühren (nur Semesterbeitrag).
BAföG (Studierendenwerk Köln)
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / Studierendenwerk Köln
Klassische Studienfinanzierung (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen). Max. 992 €/Monat (2024/25). An der KHKT keine Studiengebühren (nur Semesterbeitrag).
BAföG (Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern)
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern
Klassische Studienfinanzierung (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen). Max. 992 €/Monat (2024/25). An der KSH keine Studiengebühren (nur Semesterbeitrag 85...
BAföG (Studierendenwerk Stuttgart)
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / Studierendenwerk Stuttgart
Studierende an der staatlich anerkannten Merz Akademie sind BAföG-berechtigt (teils Zuschuss, teils zinsloses Darlehen). Max. 992 €/Monat (2024/25). Semesterbei...
BAföG für dual Studierende (Studierendenwerk Köln)
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz / Studierendenwerk Köln
Für dual Studierende an der Kolping Hochschule kann BAföG-Anspruch bestehen (bestimmte Kriterien). In berufsbegleitenden Studiengängen in der Regel kein BAföG-A...
BAföG für Polizeistudierende (via Studierendenwerk Hamburg)
Studierendenwerk Hamburg / Amt für Ausbildungsförderung Hamburg
Police students at Akademie der Polizei Hamburg are eligible for BAföG (listed explicitly in STW Hamburg's eligible institutions). They can apply via bafoeg-dig...
Bavarian Elite Promotion Act Scholarship (BayEFG)
University of Bayreuth / Free State of Bavaria
Scholarship for highly gifted students in accordance with the Bavarian Elite Promotion Act (BayEFG). Supports students with outstanding academic performance.
Bavarian Scholarships for International Students (one-year grants)
TH Rosenheim / Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science and the Arts
TH Rosenheim awards grants to international degree-seeking students in financial need with very good academic records (grade 2.0 or better) from funds of the Ba...
BayBIDS Motivationsstipendium (PASCH graduates)
BayBIDS (Bayerisches Hochschulzentrum für Internationale Studierende) / TH Rosenheim
One-year motivation scholarship for graduates of PASCH schools (Deutsche Auslands- und Partnerschulen) starting a degree programme in Bavaria. Application possi...
BayBIDS Scholarship Fund (Graduates of German Schools Abroad)
BayBIDS (Bavarian University Initiative for German Schools Abroad), supported by Bavaria University and Bavarian Ministry of Science
BayBIDS regularly awards scholarships to graduates of German schools abroad who begin their studies in Bavaria. Also finances visits to partner schools abroad....
BayBIDS Scholarships
BayBIDS / University of Wuerzburg
Scholarships for students attending certain German schools abroad who intend to start studying in Bavaria. Information available in German only.
BayBIDS Scholarships (Graduates of German Schools Abroad)
BayBIDS (Bavarian University Initiative for German Schools Abroad)
Graduates from German international and partner schools who are setting out on a degree programme in Bavaria may obtain scholarships from BayBIDS. Information a...
Bayer Foundation Scholarships Abroad (Chemistry, Biology, Medical Technology)
Bayer Science & Education Foundation, International Fellowship Programme
Bayer Foundation supports special projects abroad for students of Chemistry, Biology, Medical Technology and related fields at FH Aachen. Promotes scientific ex...
BayHost Scholarship Fund (Graduates from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe)
Bavarian Academic Centre for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (BayHost), funded by the Free State of Bavaria
For the academic year 2026/27, the Free State of Bavaria awards one-year scholarships to graduates (with appropriate citizenship) from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechi...
BayHost Scholarship Program for Graduates from Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe
University of Bayreuth / BayHost (Bavarian Academic Center for Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe)
Annual scholarship program of the Free State of Bavaria for university graduates from Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe to study in Bavaria.
BAYHOST Scholarships (Graduates from Eastern Europe)
Bayerische Hochschulzentrum für Mittel-, Ost- und Südosteuropa (BAYHOST)
BAYHOST announces scholarships for graduates from Eastern European countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hun...
BAYHOST Stipendium (Central/East/Southeast Europe)
BAYHOST (Bayerisches Akademisches Zentrum für Mittel-, Ost- und Südosteuropa) / Uni Regensburg
One-year scholarships for Bachelor graduates and Master students from Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary for...
BayIND-Stipendien für Indienaufenthalte
Bayerisch-Indisches Zentrum für Wirtschaft und Hochschulen (BayIND)
Half-yearly scholarships for study, internship or scientific work in India. Amounts: Study 1,300 EUR, Internship 1,000 EUR, Scientific work 2,000 EUR. One-time...
Beamtenbezüge / Anwärtergrundbetrag (Salary as Civil Servant on Probation)
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg (Polizei Hamburg)
Students at the Akademie der Polizei Hamburg have the status of Beamte auf Widerruf (civil servants on probation) during their studies. They receive a monthly s...
Begabtenfoerderungs- und Stipendienprogramm-Informationen (funding advisory)
Hochschule Mainz - Finanzierung und Stipendien service
The university's funding page lists further support channels relevant to students incl. advancement funding for gifted working professionals (Begabtenfoerderung...
Begabtenfoerderwerke full tuition waiver at KLU
Kuehne Logistics University with BMBF-funded gifted education institutions
Holders of scholarships from one of the 13 BMBF-supported gifted education institutions (e.g. Avicenna-Studienwerk, Cusanuswerk, ELES, Evangelisches Studienwerk...
Begabtenförderungswerke (13 Foundations) – HS Worms Liaison Lecturers
13 Begabtenförderungswerke / Hochschule Worms
HS Worms hosts Vertrauensdozent:innen (liaison lecturers) for all 13 German talent promotion foundations: Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, Stiftung der Deu...
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