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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.

1316
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

Studienabschlussdarlehen SWFR

Studierendenwerk Freiburg-Schwarzwald

Interest-free graduation loan up to EUR 600 for final phase of studies.

Up to EUR 600 (interest-free loan)
Bachelor, Master
Until graduation
Deadline: Rolling
Enrolled students at HS Offenburg
Living costs Research & thesis

Studienabschlussfoerderung (final-phase study funding)

Hochschule Osnabrueck, funded by the Federal Foreign Office (Auswaertiges Amt)

Support for students who are in the final phase of their studies; applications are submitted via the intranet form. Listed among HS Osnabrueck's own scholarship...

bachelor, master
Final phase of study
International students
General funding

Studienabschlussförderung (Final-Phase Study Funding)

Hochschule Osnabrück, funded by the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt)

Support for international students in the final phase of their studies. Application via intranet form. Listed among HS Osnabrück's own scholarship offers for in...

bachelor, master
Final phase of study
International students
General funding

Studienabschlussstipendien fuer internationale Studierende

Hochschule Duesseldorf - International Office

Completion scholarships awarded twice a year by the International Office specifically for international students to support them through the final phase of thei...

Per current call (see International Office page)
Bachelor, Master
Final/completion phase of studies
Deadline: Twice yearly - see International Office announcements
International students only
General funding

Studienabschlussstipendium (DAAD STIBET Final Semester Scholarship)

HWR Berlin International Office (DAAD STIBET funds)

Supports international students in their final semester to focus on exams and thesis writing free of financial worries. Total approx. EUR 2,000 (4 months x EUR...

EUR 500 per month (total approx. EUR 2,000 for 4 months)
bachelor, master
4 months during final semester
Deadline: 5 May (start of summer semester, subject to DAAD fund availability)
International students (non-German citizens)
Living costs Research & thesis

Studienbegleitende Forschungsförderung (Charité)

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Research funding programmes for students during their studies at Charité, listed on the Nachwuchsförderung overview page.

Per programme
Bachelor, Master, State Examination
Per programme
Deadline: Per specific programme
Charité students
Research & thesis

Studienbeihilfe für internationale Studierende in einer Notsituation

TH Nuernberg Georg Simon Ohm (via mystipendium)

Emergency assistance grant for international students at TH Nuernberg who have fallen into financial need through no fault of their own. Listed on mystipendium....

Bachelor, Master
Until situation resolved
International students only
Living costs Emergency aid

Studienfoerderungsfonds (SFF) - Graduation Loan (Interest-Free)

Studienfoerderungsfonds der Universitaet zu Koeln (SFF)

The Study Support Fund (SFF) at the University of Cologne awards interest-free loans to students in the final phase of their studies. Referenced on the prospect...

Interest-free loan (amount varies by need)
Bachelor, Master, State examination, Doctorate
Final study phase
Living costs Research & thesis Emergency aid

Studienförderung für Berufserfahrene (Continuing Education Scholarships)

Various foundations via HSBI Studienfinanzierungsberatung

Scholarships specifically for students with professional experience (continuing education). Listed by HSBI Studienfinanzierungsberatung.

Varies by foundation
master, continuing_education
Varies by foundation
Deadline: Varies by foundation
General funding

Skonto bei vorzeitiger Zahlung der Studiengebühren: Einmalzahlung 16.700 € spart 1.120 € gegenüber Monatsrate. Alternativ 410 €/Monat (42 Monate, spart 600 €) o...

Ersparnis bis 1.120 € (Einmalzahlung) bzw. 600 € (Jahresrate)
Bachelor, Master
Einmalig / über Studienzeit
Deadline: Vor Studienbeginn
Keine
Tuition

Studiengebührenermäßigung bei Vorabzahlung

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Ermäßigungen bei vorzeitiger Zahlung der Studiengebühren: 5% bei vollständiger Zahlung vor Studienbeginn (Master 3%), 3% bei Jahresraten, 1% bei Semesterraten.

1-5% der Studiengebühren (je nach Zahlungsmodell)
Bachelor, Master
Einmalig / über Studienzeit
Deadline: Vor Studienbeginn / vor Semesterbeginn
Keine
Tuition

Ermäßigungen bei vorzeitiger Zahlung: 5% bei vollständiger Zahlung vor Studienbeginn (Master 3%), 3% bei Jahresraten, 1% bei Semesterraten. Bezieht sich nur auf...

1-5% der Studiengebühren (je nach Zahlungsmodell)
Bachelor, Master
Einmalig / über Studienzeit
Deadline: Vor Studienbeginn / vor Semesterbeginn
Keine
Tuition

Das Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern bietet eine kostenlose Studienkreditberatung für alle Fragen zur Studienfinanzierung.

Beratung (keine direkte Förderung)
Bachelor, Master
Einmalig / nach Bedarf
Deadline: Laufend
Keine
Mentoring & network Emergency aid

Best diploma/master thesis award per faculty (EUR 500 each). Awarded at Dies academicus.

EUR 500 per faculty
Master, Diploma
Single award
Deadline: Per annual call
Hohenheim graduates
Research & thesis Prize money

Studienpreise - Freunde und Förderer der FH Erfurt

Freunde und Förderer der Fachhochschule Erfurt e.V.

Study prizes awarded by the Friends and Sponsors Association of FH Erfurt for outstanding academic achievements.

EUR 500
Bachelor, Master
One-time award
Deadline: 30 Jun annually
None stated - open to enrolled FH Erfurt students
General funding

Start-up grant for new students at Thuringian universities including FH Erfurt.

EUR 500
Bachelor
One-time grant
Deadline: 25 Mar and 15 Sep annually
New students at Thuringian universities
General funding

Neu ab WS 2024/25: Einmalige Studienstarthilfe für Studienanfänger:innen aus einkommensschwachen Elternhäusern. Für Laptop, Mietkaution, Materialien.

Einmalig (Höhe: 1.000 € einmalig, Stand 2024/25)
Bachelor (Studienanfänger)
Einmalig (Studienstart)
Deadline: Mit BAföG-Antrag / Studienbeginn
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / EU-Bürger mit Aufenthaltsrecht / Bildungsinländer
Living costs Books & materials

Studienstarthilfe (Study Start Aid)

Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein

One-off study start aid for students at Kiel University, offered by the Studentenwerk SH.

one-off amount (not specified)
Bachelor, Master
one-off
Deadline: varies
students at CAU
General funding

Scholarship for study starters at the University of Freiburg, listed among the university's own scholarship programmes.

Not specified
Bachelor
Study start phase
Deadline: Per university announcement
General funding

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

Independent foundation for gifted students without political/denominational affiliation.

Up to EUR 992/month + EUR 80/month book allowance + family allowances + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Standard period of study
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Per foundation criteria
Living costs Books & materials Mentoring & network Family & childcare

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (via Universitaet Hohenheim nomination)

Oldest and largest non-partisan, non-denominational scholarship foundation. Performance, initiative, responsibility. Listed on Hohenheim's Preise & Stipendien p...

Up to EUR 992/month + EUR 80/month book allowance + family allowances + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Standard period of study / doctorate
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Per foundation criteria (German/international with residency + C1 German)
Living costs Books & materials Mentoring & network Family & childcare

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes - Metropolises in Eastern Europe

German National Academic Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes)

Scholarship programme for study/research in Eastern European metropolises. Supports Master's students (up to 4 semesters) and practical training. For FH Aachen...

Not specified (includes stipend and programme costs)
Master
Up to 4 semesters (Master) + practical training
Research & thesis Mentoring & network

Ältestes und größtes Begabtenförderungswerk Deutschlands. Die Kunstakademie Düsseldorf kann begabte Studierende nominieren. Ideelle + materielle Förderung (300...

300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Akademiebrief
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Promotionsdauer
Deadline: Über Akademie-Nominierung
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / Bildungsinländer
Living costs Mentoring & network

Engagierte und leistungsstarke Studierende aus dem ersten und zweiten Semestern können sich eigenstänig für ein Stipendium der Studienstiftung bewerben. Ideelle...

300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Staatsexamen, Promotion
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Promotionsdauer
Deadline: Laufend (Selbstbewerbung möglich)
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / Bildungsinländer
Living costs Mentoring & network

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