Scholarships in Germany for international students

10 scholarships you can use to study in Germany are listed on Pathyras — Germany's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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Bachelor's · 4 Master's · 10 PhD / research · 6

Germany scholarships

DAAD Scholarships
DAAD · Master's / PhD
EUR 992 per month for Master's, EUR 1,400 for doctoral candidates, plus health insurance and travel allowance (e.g. DAAD EPOS programme)
Deutschlandstipendium
German universities / sponsors · Bachelor's / Master's
EUR 300 per month (half from private sponsors, half from the federal government), usually for at least two semesters
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships
Friedrich Ebert Foundation · Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
EUR 992 per month plus health insurance (extra allowance for scholars with children)
Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships
Heinrich Boll Foundation · Master's / PhD
EUR 992 per month for students (doctoral rates higher), plus health insurance allowances
Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships
Konrad Adenauer Foundation · Master's / PhD
EUR 992 per month for Bachelor's/Master's; EUR 1,400 per month for PhD; plus insurance and family allowances
TUM Scholarships for International Students
Technical University of Munich · Bachelor's / Master's
One-time aid of EUR 500–1,800 per semester (renewable up to 36 months); tuition waivers for students in financial hardship
University of Hamburg Merit Scholarships
University of Hamburg · Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
Up to EUR 992 per month for 12 months (re-apply for a second year, maximum 2 years)

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Germany

International and regional awards whose host universities include Germany.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in Germany
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Germany.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Germany?

Yes. 10 scholarships you can use to study in Germany are listed on Pathyras: Germany's own government, university and foundation funding (such as DAAD Scholarships, Deutschlandstipendium and Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Germany scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 4, Master's 10, PhD / research 6. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.