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
Begabtenförderungswerke (13 große Werke) – Beratung über Career Center
Verschiedene Begabtenförderungswerke (Studienstiftung, KAAD, Cusanuswerk, etc.)
Das Career Center der MLU berät zu den 13 großen Begabtenförderungswerken (parteinahe, konfessionelle, gewerkschaftsnah, wirtschaftsnah). Ideelle + materielle F...
Begabtenförderungswerke (13 große Werke) – Beratung über Studierendenwerk
Verschiedene Begabtenförderungswerke (Studienstiftung, KAAD, Cusanuswerk, etc.)
Die KSH München verweist auf die 13 großen Begabtenförderungswerke (parteinahe, konfessionelle, gewerkschaftsnah, wirtschaftsnah). Ideelle + materielle Förderun...
Begabtenförderungswerke (13 große Werke) – Beratung über Studierendenwerk
Verschiedene Begabtenförderungswerke (Studienstiftung, KAAD, Cusanuswerk, etc.)
Die KHKT verweist auf die 13 großen Begabtenförderungswerke (parteinahe, konfessionelle, gewerkschaftsnah, wirtschaftsnah). Ideelle + materielle Förderung (300...
Begabtenförderungswerke (13 staatliche Stiftungen)
Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Begabtenförderungswerke
13 state-funded scholarship foundations (Studienstiftung, Cusanuswerk, Evangelisches Studienwerk, etc.) accessible via Reutlingen University nomination. Full mo...
Begabtenförderungswerke (via GIU nomination)
German scholarship foundations (Studienstiftung, Cusanuswerk, etc.)
Outstanding GIU students may be nominated by GIU faculty for the 13 state-funded Begabtenförderungswerke. These provide full monthly stipends, book allowances,...
Begabtenförderungswerke Scholarships (via TU Berlin)
Various foundations (Studienstiftung, Cusanuswerk, Evangelisches Studienwerk, etc.) via TU Berlin liaison lecturers
TU Berlin facilitates applications to the 13 major Begabtenfoerderungswerke (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, Cusanuswerk, Evangelisches Studienwerk, Fried...
Begabtenförderwerke und Stiftungen – Übersicht (Philipps-Universität Marburg)
Various foundations / Philipps-Universität Marburg International Office
Comprehensive overview of talent promotion foundations (Begabtenförderwerke) and other foundations offering scholarships to international students at UMR. Inclu...
Begrüßungsgeld für Studenten
Stadt Emden
One-time welcome grant of EUR 100 for new students who register their primary residence in Emden. Paid by the city of Emden to support student retention.
Begrüßungsgeld für Studenten (Stadt Ilmenau)
Stadt Ilmenau
Welcome grant from the city of Ilmenau for students (including TU Ilmenau students). One-time EUR 80.
Beihilfe (Financial Aid) for International Degree-Seeking Students
OTH Regensburg, financed by the Bavarian state universities of applied sciences
International degree-seeking students can apply for financial aid from the 3rd curriculum term (Bachelor) or 2nd curriculum term (Master) onward. Funding grante...
Berlin International Tuition Fee Reduction / Scholarships
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
Berlin International offers various tuition fee reductions and scholarships for bachelor's and master's students. Details on the scholarships and financing page...
Berlin Scholarship
Bard College Berlin
Named need-and-merit scholarship for BA and Academy Year applicants. Criteria include academic excellence plus a sustained interest in German language and cultu...
Berliner Startup Stipendium
HWR Berlin Startup Incubator
Supports founders with a first business concept preparing for market entry. Goal is company founding and market launch. Provided by the Startup Incubator Berlin...
Bernard-Rincklake-Preis
FH Münster
Award/prize named after Bernard Rincklake for outstanding student achievements at FH Münster.
Berufsverband der Compliance Manager – Förderpreise (GGS Heilbronn)
Berufsverband der Compliance Manager (BCM) / GGS Heilbronn
Support prizes from the Professional Association of Compliance Managers for outstanding students in compliance-related Master programmes at GGS Heilbronn. One-t...
BEST GRUPPE Kunstförderpreis
BEST GRUPPE / Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
1.000 €/Monat für ein Jahr + Ausstellung in der Niederlassung der BEST GRUPPE Düsseldorf mit Publikation im Herbst. Nominierung durch Klassen-Professor:innen; T...
BIDS scholarship for PASCH/DSD school graduates
MLU International Office, Hochschule Anhalt, Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt - DAAD/Auswaertiges Amt care initiative
Four-month support for completing the Studienkolleg and beginning studies for students who graduated from PASCH/DSD schools abroad.
BIDS-Motivationsstipendien (for Polish/Czech DSD graduates)
TU Chemnitz (BIDS project / DAAD)
Motivation scholarship for first-year Bachelor students from Polish or Czech DSD schools (DSD II certificate). EUR 450/month for first study year. Next call Mar...
BIDS-Motivationsstipendien for PASCH/DSD graduates
DAAD BIDS project / BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
Up to 3 motivation scholarships per winter semester for graduates of German schools abroad (PASCH/DSD) starting a Bachelor's or 'Brücke zum Studium' at BTU.
BIDS@LUH Motivationsstipendium (PASCH/German Schools Abroad)
Leibniz Universität Hannover Hochschulbüro für Internationales (DAAD BIDS funds)
For graduates of German schools abroad and PASCH schools who decide to study at LUH. Provides EUR 400/month for 5 months to ease the transition into the first s...
Biesterfeld / Hapag-Lloyd Master scholarships (IT-oriented masters)
Biesterfeld AG and Hapag-Lloyd AG in cooperation with FH Wedel
Up to four scholarships per year for students in computer-science-oriented master programmes; secures financing of tuition fees and includes a working-student s...
BIH-MD Stipendien (studienbegleitend)
Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité
Study-accompanying scholarships for Charité medical students interested in research, offered by BIH.
Bildungskredit (Bundesverwaltungsamt)
Bundesverwaltungsamt / KfW
Zinsgünstiges Darlehen für fortgeschrittenes Studium (ab 3. Semester) zur Finanzierung von Lebenshaltungskosten. Max. 300 €/Monat, max. 7.200 € gesamt. Unabhäng...
Bildungskredit / KfW-Studienkredit (Berlin International)
Bundesverwaltungsamt / KfW
Federal education loan (Bildungskredit) for advanced study phases and KfW student loan for all study phases. Available to Berlin International students.
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