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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

Christa Lindner Foundation Prizes

Christa Lindner Foundation at OTH Regensburg

The Christa Lindner Foundation promotes science and research by supporting students of economics, business informatics and international relations and managemen...

Prize amount not specified (for outstanding final theses)
Bachelor, Master
One-off prize
General funding

CLAAS-Stipendien University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Claas Stiftung via Hochschule Osnabrück

Claas Stiftung funds cooperation with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Scholarships for HS Osnabrück students for 1-3 month research stays as visiting stud...

bachelor, master
1-3 months
Deadline: Check International Office for current deadlines
Research & thesis

Claus Halle Scholarship

Constructor University Foundation of America (CUFA)

One of CUFA's two EUR 5000 second-year scholarships, reserved for U.S. citizens demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

EUR 5000
Bachelor
1 academic year
Deadline: deadline announced shortly
United States citizens
Prize money

CODE Scholarship Program (CSP)

CODE University of Applied Sciences

Scholarship designed for students who may struggle to afford higher education at CODE without support; covers a certain percentage of tuition depending on appli...

Percentage of tuition (share depends on number of applicants and case)
bachelor, master
Not published
Deadline: After admission - documents submitted during the process
None stated
Tuition

In HSBA's dual model the partner company generally pays most or all of the monthly course fees (EUR 790 per month) - typically around EUR 640 of it - while the...

Partner company covers most or all of the EUR 790/month course fees; student receives monthly trainee salary
bachelor
Six semesters of the dual bachelor programme
Deadline: Apply to partner companies for open dual study positions for the October intake; positions published on the HSBA study placement board throughout the year
None published (requires study agreement with a partner company)
Tuition

Corporate Governance Scholarship

Corporate Governance Institute via Frankfurt School

For Master of Finance students with interest in corporate governance and corresponding thesis. Supported by the Corporate Governance Institute.

Partial tuition reduction
master
Programme duration
Tuition

Exchange scholarships for Goettingen students at specific partner countries/universities: CSC Chinese Government Scholarship, Fulbright USA, JASSO Japan, EWHA-U...

Varies by programme (typically monthly stipend + travel + tuition waiver)
bachelor, master, phd
1-2 semesters (exchange period)
Deadline: Varies per programme
Enrolled Goettingen students; specific per programme
Tuition Living costs Travel Study abroad

Cultural Diversity Scholarship

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

Dedicated to UE's mission to educate the most diverse student group: every semester five scholarships are granted to students with diverse cultural backgrounds....

50% reduction on first-year tuition
Bachelor, Master
First year
Deadline: Before signing the study agreement (semesterly rounds)
None stated
Tuition

Begabtenförderungswerk der katholischen Kirche in Deutschland. Ideelle und materielle Förderung für besonders begabte katholische Studierende und Promovierende.

300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Promotion
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Promotionsdauer
Deadline: Jährlich 01.03. (für Sommersemester) / 01.09. (für Wintersemester)
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit oder Bildungsinländer; katholisch
Living costs Mentoring & network

Begabtenförderungswerk der katholischen Kirche in Deutschland. Ideelle und materielle Förderung für besonders begabte katholische Studierende und Promovierende.

300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung
Bachelor, Master, Promotion
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Promotionsdauer
Deadline: Jährlich 01.03. (für Sommersemester) / 01.09. (für Wintersemester)
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit oder Bildungsinländer; katholisch
Living costs Mentoring & network

Begabtenförderungswerk der katholischen Kirche für Kunststudierende. Nominierung durch Kontaktdozenten der Kunsthochschulen bis 1. August. Auswahlausstellung im...

300 €/Monat + Studienkostenpauschale + ideelle Förderung (Details: cusanuswerk.de)
Bachelor, Master, Akademiebrief
Bis Regelstudienzeit / Promotionsdauer
Deadline: Nominierung bis 01.08. (jährlich); Auswahlausstellung Feb/März
Deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit / Bildungsinländer; katholisch
Living costs Mentoring & network

DAAD Award for Exceptional Engagement (Hochschule Worms)

DAAD / Hochschule Worms International Center

Annual DAAD award for international students with exceptional academic performance and social/intercultural engagement. Amount and call details announced annual...

Varies (typically EUR 1,000)
bachelor, master
One-time award
Deadline: Annual (contact International Center)
International students at HS Worms
Prize money

DAAD completion grant and 'equal opportunity' grant

DAAD via Akademisches Auslandsamt Uni Mannheim

Two Foreign-Office-funded aids: Studienabschlussstipendium for international students in the final phase of study (financial need mandatory, weighted motivation...

Monthly rate per DAAD; normally 4 months
bachelor, master
~4 months
Deadline: Called twice per year by the Akademisches Auslandsamt (completion); Aug - Nov window (equity)
International students enrolled at Uni Mannheim
Living costs

DAAD degree scholarships and scholarships for social commitment (awarded by Anhalt University)

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences on behalf of the DAAD, financed by the Federal Foreign Office

On behalf of the DAAD, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences awards degree scholarships and scholarships for social commitment of up to EUR 1,200 from funds of...

up to EUR 1,200 (one-off grant)
Bachelor, Master
One-off award within the funding year
International students
General funding

DAAD Emergency Fund (DAAD-Stiftung)

DAAD-Stiftung (DAAD Foundation)

The DAAD-Stiftung's Emergency Fund supports students in the event of a sudden loss or unexpected stroke of fate that jeopardizes the successful continuation of...

Case-by-case emergency support
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Until emergency resolved
Emergency aid

Supports international students so they can focus on successfully completing their degree in the final phase of studies, provided completion is realistic within...

Not stated on cited page
bachelor, master
Until completion (within one year)
Deadline: Next application period: September - October 2026
International students
Living costs

Full scholarships administered through the TUD International Office for applicants from developing countries, restricted to four selected TUD Master programmes...

Full scholarship (details on the linked DAAD EPOS page)
master
Duration of the eligible Master programme
Applicants from developing countries (DAAD EPOS country list)
Tuition Living costs

DAAD EPOS Scholarships (MSc International Health at Charité)

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS), hosted by the Charité Institute of International Health

A limited number of DAAD EPOS scholarships are available to highly qualified applicants from low- and middle-income countries applying to the Charité's postgrad...

Full DAAD EPOS package (stipend and cost coverage per DAAD EPOS guidelines)
Master
Duration of the study programme
Deadline: Aligned with DAAD EPOS call; programme early-admissions deadline 31 December, regular deadline 31 March each year (see DAAD scholarship database for the exact EPOS cutoff)
Applicants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), per DAAD EPOS eligibility
Tuition Living costs Travel Insurance

DAAD Förderpreis

DAAD via Universitaet Hohenheim

DAAD award for outstanding international students at Hohenheim. Listed on Preise & Stipendien page.

Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Single award
Deadline: Per DAAD/university call
International students at Hohenheim
Prize money

DAAD Graduation Grants (Hochschule Worms) – STIBET I

DAAD / Hochschule Worms International Center

One-time grant of EUR 850 for international degree-seeking students (Bildungsausländer:innen) at HS Worms in their final study phase. Funded by Federal Foreign...

EUR 850 (one-time)
bachelor, master, doctorate
One-time
Deadline: 7 April – 5 May 2026 (annual spring call)
International students (non-German citizenship, no German Abitur) enrolled in regular degree programme at HS Worms
Living costs

DAAD graduation scholarship and scholarship for committed students

HFT Stuttgart Akademisches Auslandsamt, funded by DAAD

DAAD funds awarded to regular international degree-seeking HFT students: a graduation scholarship to concentrate on the final thesis and a scholarship for parti...

Usually 3 months x 390 EUR = EUR 1,170 total
Bachelor, Master
~3 months
Deadline: 1 Dec - 30 Jan for summer semester; 1 Jun - 30 Jul for winter semester
Regular international degree-seeking students only (not exchange students)
Living costs

DAAD-funded scholarship supporting international students in the final phase of their studies who have performed well and need financial assistance while writin...

Up to EUR 1,984 total
bachelor, master (consecutive)
Final phase of studies only (thesis period)
Deadline: 1 January - 15 March (thesis in summer semester); 1 August - 15 September (thesis in winter semester); application via Moodle course code DAAD2026WiSe#
International students without German citizenship who obtained their university entrance qualification outside Germany
Living costs

DAAD HAW Scholarships for Stays Abroad

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), administered by Hochschule Trier International Office

The DAAD supports HAW/FH students during their stays abroad and the universities in co-operation projects with international partners. Referenced from Hochschul...

Varies by programme (monthly scholarship + travel + insurance)
Bachelor, Master
Per DAAD programme (typically 3-6 months for semester, 1-6 months for thesis)
Enrolled Hochschule Trier students
Travel Insurance Study abroad Research & thesis

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Master's in Governance/Public Policy)

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), administered by University of Passau

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme funds Master's in Governance and Public Policy (MPA) at University of Passau. Full scholarship including monthly stipend, travel,...

Full scholarship (monthly stipend EUR 934, travel, insurance, study allowance)
Master
Duration of Master's programme (2 years)
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Students from developing/emerging countries (DAAD country list)
Tuition Living costs Travel Insurance

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