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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
€0
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

Stipendium im Technikstudium bei den Weltmarktfuehrern

Hochschule Heilbronn with regional world-market-leading technology companies (e.g. WUERTH, ebmpapst, ZIEHL-ABEGG)

Combines a scholarship with career perspectives through targeted networking with economically strong technology companies in the region. 12 awards in 2025, 7 in...

Monthly stipend plus networking/industry contacts (amount per current call)
Bachelor, Master
One academic year
Deadline: Per annual call
Not stated on reviewed pages; aimed at technical degree students
Living costs Mentoring & network

Stipendium Soziale Arbeit B.A.

SRH Fernhochschule funded by the Land Baden-Wuerttemberg funding line 'Soziale Arbeit'

Monthly scholarships for applicants to the Soziale Arbeit (B.A.) distance programme who lack sufficient financial means, paid from the state of Baden-Wuerttembe...

monthly grant (amount set by state funding line)
bachelor
per funding decision
Tuition Living costs

Stipendium zum Studienabschluss (Goethe-Uni)

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Completion scholarship for students nearing graduation, listed by International Career Service Rhein-Main as a Goethe-Uni offering for non-EU/non-BAföG-eligible...

Bachelor, Master, State examination
Until completion of studies
Focus: non-EU / non-BAföG-eligible students
General funding

Listed by TU Chemnitz Career Service among 'Scholarships of TU Chemnitz': supports re-entry into scientific work after an interruption for family reasons (varia...

master, doctorate
Living costs

Merit-and-engagement scholarship: temporary PARTIAL refund of tuition fees for one semester. Only partial scholarships limited to one semester are awarded. Deci...

Partial tuition refund for one semester (amount not published)
Bachelor, Master
1 semester
Deadline: 15 May for the summer semester / 15 November for the winter semester (submit fristgerecht to Vivian Botelho, [email protected])
None stated
Tuition

Supports re-entry into scientific work after an interruption for family reasons (variant for prior professional activity also exists). Listed by TU Chemnitz Car...

master, doctorate
Living costs

StipendiumPlus

Begabtenförderungswerke (BMBF-gefördert)

Stipendium für Studienbewerber:innen, die sich durch Begabung, Engagement und Persönlichkeit auszeichnen. Vergeben von mehreren Begabtenförderungswerken mit pol...

300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Promotionsdauer
Deadline: Je nach Werk (meist 01.03. / 01.09.)
Je nach Werk (meist Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / Bildungsinländer)
Living costs Mentoring & network

Heidelberg University hosts Vertrauensdozent:innen (liaison lecturers) for all 13 German talent promotion foundations: Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, Sti...

Monthly stipend up to BAföG max + health insurance + non-material programme
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
Standard period of study
Deadline: Varies by foundation
Varies by foundation; generally German/EU
Living costs Insurance Books & materials

StipendiumPlus – 13 Begabtenförderungswerke (UMR Liaison Lecturers)

13 Begabtenförderungswerke / Philipps-Universität Marburg

UMR hosts Vertrauensdozent:innen for all 13 German talent promotion foundations: Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (Klaus...

Monthly stipend up to BAföG max + health insurance + non-material programme
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
Standard period of study
Deadline: Varies by foundation
Varies by foundation; generally German/EU
Living costs Insurance Books & materials

StipendiumPlus (Begabtenförderungswerke)

13 Begabtenförderungswerke / BMBF

Die mdh verweist auf StipendiumPlus als zentrale Anlaufstelle für die 13 großen Begabtenförderungswerke (parteinahe, konfessionelle, gewerkschaftsnah, wirtschaf...

300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Promotionsdauer
Deadline: Je nach Werk (meist 01.03. / 01.09.)
Je nach Werk (meist Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / Bildungsinländer)
Living costs Mentoring & network

STUBE Hessen internship funding

STUBE Hessen / WUS Germany

Helps students from Africa, Asia and Latin America with personal and professional reintegration in their home countries by funding work-experience placements.

Placement funding (amount set by STUBE)
bachelor, master
Per placement
Deadline: Per STUBE calls
Students from Africa, Asia and Latin America
General funding

STUBE Study Support Programme (Hochschule Worms / RLP)

STUBE Rheinland-Pfalz-Saarland / Hochschule Worms International Center

Study support programme for students from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe (also open to European students interested in development policy). Orga...

Programme participation (seminars, networking, support)
bachelor, master, doctorate
During studies
Deadline: Per seminar programme
Students from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe (also European students interested in development policy)
Mentoring & network

Students at Risk - Hilde-Domin-Programm

Technical University of Munich (TUM) / DAAD Hilde Domin Programme

Support for students and doctoral candidates who are denied the right to education in their home country. Provides monthly financial support, travel grants and...

monthly financial support + travel grants + language courses
Bachelor, Master, PhD
varies
Deadline: varies
students and doctoral candidates at risk
Living costs Travel Language course

Studienabschluss-Stipendien fuer auslaendische Studierende (STIBET)

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) via Universitaet Hohenheim

Funded by the DAAD, these completion grants support foreign Hohenheim students who have fallen into financial need through no fault of their own so they can fin...

Bachelor, Master
Until completion of studies
International (non-German) students only
General funding

Studienabschluss-Stipendien fuer internationale Studierende (STIBET I)

Berliner Hochschule fuer Technik (DAAD programme STIBET I)

Completion scholarship giving international students financial relief during the final phase of their bachelor or master at BHT. Paid in three instalments of EU...

EUR 1,200 per grantee (3 x EUR 400)
Bachelor, Master
Three months
Deadline: Annual call; the 2026 application round has already closed
International students without German citizenship who gained their university entrance qualification outside Germany and will graduate at BHT (no exchange students)
General funding

Paid by the h_da Student Service Center so that non-EU international students can concentrate on their thesis during the final study phase. Selection by a commi...

EUR 450 per month for 3 months plus EUR 150 completion lump sum
bachelor
3 months during thesis phase
Deadline: Complete documents due 15 Feb / 15 May / 15 Aug / 15 Nov each year
Non-EU international students residing in Germany during the writing phase
Living costs

Same scheme as the bachelor variant, run by the Student Service Center for non-EU international master students in their thesis phase. Committee decides on emer...

EUR 450 per month for 6 months plus EUR 150 completion lump sum
master
6 months during thesis phase
Deadline: Complete documents due 31 March (summer semester) and 30 September (winter semester)
Non-EU international students residing in Germany during the writing phase
Living costs

Studienabschluss-Stipendium (Graduation Scholarship for International Students)

Akademisches Auslandsamt (International Office) of Hochschule Trier

With the graduation scholarship (Studienabschluss-Stipendium), the Akademisches Auslandsamt supports international students at Hochschule Trier during their fin...

Bachelor, Master
Final examination phase
International students enrolled at Hochschule Trier
Living costs Research & thesis

Studienabschluss-Stipendium fuer internationale Studierende (completion scholarships for international students)

TH Koeln, Department of International Affairs, funded by DAAD and the Federal Foreign Office (STIBET programme)

Final-year completion grants for particularly qualified international students who are close to finishing their degree at TH Koeln, awarded by the Department of...

Monthly grant during the final months of study (amount per current call)
bachelor, master, doctorate
Until completion of the degree
Deadline: Published in the respective call (see International Affairs announcements)
International students without German citizenship
Living costs

Studienabschlussbeihilfe (completion grant for international students)

Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal International Office

Hardship grant for international students in financial need who are close to graduating successfully.

Monthly grant; up to 6 months, extension to max. 12 months in exceptional cases
bachelor, master
Up to 6-12 months before graduation
Deadline: Rolling - contact the International Office
International students enrolled at the university
Living costs

Studienabschlussbeihilfe (completion grant for international students)

Hochschule RheinMain - Office for International Affairs

Listed by the International Career Service Rhein-Main as an HSRM support scheme for international students nearing completion of their studies. Details and curr...

Varies per call
Bachelor, Master
Final phase of study
Deadline: Per annual call - see scholarships and financing page
International students at HSRM
General funding

Studienabschlussbeihilfe (Degree Completion Grant for International Students)

Fachhochschule Dortmund International Office (DAAD STIBET funds)

Supports international students who need financial assistance to complete their degree. The thesis must be registered. Funded by DAAD from Federal Foreign Offic...

bachelor, master
During thesis writing phase
Deadline: Year-round
International students
General funding

Supports international students (non-EU, residence permit §16.1) during their degree completion phase (thesis writing). Amount and duration decided individually...

Varies (monthly instalments, not a full scholarship)
bachelor, master
During thesis writing phase
Deadline: Four application periods per year (check International Office for dates)
International students (non-EU, residence permit §16.1)
Living costs Research & thesis

Zinsloses Darlehen für Studierende in der Abschlussphase zur Finanzierung der Lebenshaltungskosten während der Examensvorbereitung / Abschlussarbeit.

Monatlich (Höhe individuell, zinslos)
Bachelor, Master, Staatsexamen (Abschlussphase)
Max. 6-12 Monate (Abschlussphase)
Deadline: Laufend
Keine
Living costs

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