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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Germany to help fund your studies abroad or in Germany. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the Pathways Communication Grants Program 2025. The Pathways Communication Grants support innovative ways of communicating scientific outcomes of place-based research projects on pathways for sustainability to educate and engage with non-academic audiences. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Ashton Award for Student Research 2025. This award is available to advanced undergraduates and graduate students from around the world. Apply now.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis (Memphis, TN) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Hooks National Book Award. This award is given each calendar year to a book that best furthers our understanding of the civil rights movement. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Smartphone Photography Competition 2024. The fifth SPC Smartphone Photography Competition invites you to share your opinions and your perspective of the world with the lens on your mobile phone. They do believe that the ultimate beauty of the world can be captured by you in every way. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) Grants for Intellectual Property Research, Scholarship & Writings 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship 2025. The Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship is a six-month program that supports researchers in conducting data-driven analysis or developing tools that contribute to an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. The fellowship has been running for three years, and they are introducing a mentoring scheme in 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the EPSRC and Swansea University PhD Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your country of origin – a non-European developing or transition country? Then we invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the King Fahd University Scholarships 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Are you a researcher at risk due to discrimination, persecution, or violence in your home country? Are you seeking an opportunity to improve your academic career in the European Union? The SAFE-Supporting At-risk Researchers with European Fellowships offers a golden opportunity for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers facing such risks. This fellowship provides a platform for non-EU researchers to collaborate with host institutions in the EU, ensuring their safety while improving innovation and research excellence. Apply now via your host institution.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
You are invited to apply for the Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program 2025 open to students from developing countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Talent Scholarships worth £3,000 for highly qualified undergraduate offer holders joining them in September 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and aoply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency. Applications are open for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 20 students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Asia Centre Internship Program in Thailand Asia Centre’s Internship Program applications are open to candidates of all nationalities.
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2024
Nominations are invited for the Hillman Prize for Journalism 2025. Stand a chance to win a $5,000 honorarium through this amazing opportunity!
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2024
Apply now to join the Black Communities Technical Housing Resource Centre (BCHC) Task Force. This opportunity is open to people who are committed to the mission of supporting the housing needs of Black communities.
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the EducationDevelopment Trust Tim Morris Award 2025. Education Development Trust's Tim Morris Award offers financial support to a PhD student in the field of general education to support field research in a low- or low-middle income country. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2024
Nominations are invited for the Commonwealth Peace Prize 2025. The Commonwealth Peace Prize will be awarded to a distinguished peacebuilder with a strong track record of faith-based engagement in conflict resolution, promotion of social cohesion, and sustainable peace.
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2024
1. Is tuition free in Germany for international students?
Yes, most public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees for both domestic and international students. However, students need to pay a small semester fee, usually between €500-€1000 to cover administrative costs and access to student services.
2. What are the requirements for studying in Germany as an international student?
To study in Germany, international students typically need a valid secondary school diploma or equivalent, proof of German language proficiency (for programs taught in German), and proof of English proficiency (for programs taught in English). Also, you need to demonstrate financial stability and obtain a student visa.
3. Do I need to speak German to study in Germany?
It depends on the program. Many undergraduate programs are taught in German, so proficiency in the language is required. However, there are many English-taught programs, especially at the postgraduate level. For those programs, proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL) may be required.
4. Are scholarships available for international students in Germany?
Yes, Germany offers numerous scholarships for international students. Some notable organizations include DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), which offers various scholarships, and the Deutschlandstipendium, which provides financial support to high-achieving students.
5. Can international students work while studying in Germany?
Yes, international students are allowed to work part-time during their studies. Non-EU students are permitted to work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. Working more than this may require special permission from the local authorities.
6. How do I apply for a student visa for Germany?
To apply for a student visa, you'll need to provide proof of university admission, financial proof, valid health insurance, and other required documents. Visit the German embassy or consulate in your home country to apply.
7. Are German degrees recognized internationally?
Yes, degrees obtained from German universities are highly respected and recognized internationally.
8. Can I stay in Germany after completing my studies?
Yes, after completing your degree, international students are allowed to apply for a residence permit to look for a job related to their field of study. If you find employment, you can transition to a work permit, and after a few years of employment, you may be eligible for permanent residency.
9. What are the top universities in Germany?
Some of the best universities in Germany include:
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Heidelberg University
Technical University of Munich
University of Hamburg
University of Freiburg