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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.
Are you ready to make an impact and shape the future? The Engine Room for the Future is back for 2025, and they are looking for passionate young changemakers (ages 18-30) to join this global movement! Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UN Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge Tourism. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Amnesty International Digital Forensics Fellowship. If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition. The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition celebrates and nurtures purpose-driven ventures that seek to address inequities in education through innovation. Apply now and stand a chance to win up to $40,000.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 IIE-Google DeepMind AI Master’s Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this fully funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support the work and mission of the World Bank Group? Are you currently enrolled in a full-time graduate or PhD program? If so, apply for the World Bank Group Internship Program 2025.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Mercy Corps Ventures Anticipatory Action Accelerator 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Liveability Challenge 2025. Join this challenge and stand a chance to receive a grant of S$1 million. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme 2025-2026. In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (’UNCLOS’). Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Current World Archaeology (CWA) Photo Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme 2025-2026. The Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute is one of the world's leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth. Click here to find out if you are qualified for this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025. Jointly organized by the UNU and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is designed to provide promising, highly qualified young researchers with the opportunity to conduct advanced research in sustainability under host researchers at domestic universities and research institutions across Japan in cooperation with UNU-IAS.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Nominations are open for the Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World Food Prize 2026. The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Early Career Researcher Award 2025. This Award recognizes accomplishments of early-career professionals in the field of MEWE, who are within 5 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organizations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Mid-Career Award 2025. This Award recognises sustained accomplishments of a mid-career professional in the field of MEWE, who is within 15 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organisations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the International Water Association (IWA) MEWE Ardern-Lockett Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
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Applications are open for the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2025. ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program are OPEN! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
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