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Master's Scholarships in Germany for International Students

Germany offers tuition-free public universities plus prestigious scholarships like DAAD for Master's students.

Master's scholarships in Germany

DAAD, Erasmus+, and university awards for graduate study in Germany.

36 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (1)
RWTH Aachen University — Databases for Study Abroad ScholarshipsBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
Master's (21)
DAAD In-Country Scholarships for Palestinians — Master's in the West Bank For PalestiniansMaster'sFully fundedUsually August (estimated)
RWTH Aachen University — Bridge Scholarships for Palestinians in Germany For PalestiniansMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
DAAD Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines For PalestiniansMaster'sFully fundedUsually August (estimated)
Erasmus Mundus: European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR)Master'sFully fundedUsually October (estimated)
Heidelberg University — Germany Scholarship What Happened ToMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
University of Bochum — RUB Research School StipendMaster'sPartialNot confirmed
Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstMaster'sNot statedUsually October (estimated)
Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstMaster'sNot statedUsually September (estimated)
University of Göttingen — Über das StipendiumMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Technical University of Munich — TUM scholarship for international studentsMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Heidelberg University — Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarships Was macht eigentlichMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
RWTH Aachen University — Certified Course in Third-Party Funding ManagementMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
German Bundestag: International Parliamentary Scholarships - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstMaster'sNot statedNext round
RWTH Aachen University — Scholarships, Loans, and AllowancesMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Heidelberg University — Germany Scholarship A Visit to the Josef Wagner FoundationMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Erasmus Mundus: Master in Urban Development (Mundus Urbano)Master'sFully fundedNext round
Helmut Schmidt Program (DAAD scholarships)Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Heidelberg University — Germany Scholarship Support Students NowMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship — Living SupplementMaster'sLiving costsUsually March (estimated)
University of Göttingen — Informationen für StudierendeMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Several levels (14)
Erasmus+ exchange semesters for Al-Quds University students For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master'sLiving costsUsually October (estimated)
Equal Opportunity Scholarship – RWTH Aachen UniversityMaster's, PhDPartialNot confirmed
DAAD Hilde Domin Programme (Students at Risk)Master's, PhDFully fundedUsually March (estimated)
In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstMaster's, PhDNot statedUsually November (estimated)
RWTH Aachen University — Reapplying for Funding for Students Transitioning to a Master’s ProgramBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Technical University of Munich — Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship for printing costs of dissertationsMaster's, PhDNot statedNot confirmed
KAAD Scholarship Programme (Catholic Academic Exchange Service)Master's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Technical University of Munich — Funding ScopeMaster's, PhDNot statedNot confirmed
Copernicus Hamburg: Copernicus Fellowship Programme - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstBachelor's, Master'sNot statedUsually September (estimated)
RAVE Scholarship Program GermanyMaster's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships for International StudentsMaster's, PhDFully fundedUsually July (estimated)
Fully Funded Scholarships for STEM Disciplines in Germany from DAADBachelor's, Master's, PhDFully fundedNext round
Technical University of Munich — Medicine scholarship of the district of CoburgBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) - DAADMaster's, PhDNot statedNext round
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What this page covers

German Master's programmes combine free tuition with scholarship stipends for living costs.

  • Most public universities: no tuition fees
  • DAAD and Erasmus+ options
  • Strong STEM and engineering focus

Germany application tips

  • German language (B2+) opens more programmes
  • Research blocked account requirements for visa
  • Apply to DAAD by October–November

Frequently asked questions

Do I need German to study in Germany?
Many Master's are English-taught, but German proficiency opens more options and helps daily life.

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