Scholarships

As of 1 January 2023, the cost of living in Germany is estimated at around €934 per month to cover their living expenses, which is comparatively lower than that of other study destinations outside of Europe. However, this remains a challenge for international students on a tight budget. 

Therefore, Germany offers a wide range of scholarships for students as financial assistance apart from the below-mentioned scholarships, like The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship, The Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) Scholarships for Developing Countries and many more.

Scholarships based on merit:

  • Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships in Germany: For students in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses of all subjects and nationalities studying at a state or state-recognised university. 
  • Deutschland Stipendium National Scholarship Programme: This scholarship offers financial support to ambitious and academically outstanding students from all corners of the world.
  • Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships in Germany for International Students: Students with above-average academic achievements interested in politics are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Priority is given to students of PhD candidates from developing countries or countries undergoing a political transformation.

Other notable scholarships:

Erasmus Scholarship Programs- The Erasmus Scholarship Program has been the preferred choice for students seeking a full-time study programme in Germany. Most major universities in Germany participate in the Erasmus scheme. The grant covers enrolment, travel, and basic living costs.

List of universities

S.No. Universities Country
1 Berlin School of Management Berlin, Germany
2 Berlin University of the Arts Berlin, Germany
3 BSP Business & Law School Berlin, Germany
4 Free University of Berlin Berlin, Germany
5 Heidelberg University Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
6 New European College GmbH Bavaria, Germany
7 Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin, Germany
8 University of Augsburg Bavaria, Germany
9 University of Bayreuth Bavaria, Germany
10 University of Europe for Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
11 Brandenburg University of Technology Brandenburg, Germany
12 Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt Bavaria, Germany
13 Hamburg University of Technology Hamburg, Germany
14 University of Bamberg Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg Bavaria, Germany
15 University of Bremen Bremen, Germany
16 University of Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
17 University of Dortmund North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
18 University of Freiburg Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
19 University of Flensburg Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
20 University of Giessen Hesse, Germany
21 University of Göttingen Lower Saxony, Germany
22 University of Hamburg Hamburg, Germany
23 University of Hannover Lower Saxony, Germany