Scholarships in Germany for International Students

Scholarships in Germany for International Students Last updated: 13 May 2026 | ©iStock.com/cofkocof Germany has become a popular destination for foreign students looking for an international education . German Universities offers internationally recognized programs at a relatively cheaper cost compared to UK, USA or Australia. Moreover, there are a significant number of available scholarships in Germany for international students to study in Germany for free . Geographic Reference Tuition Free Colleges and Universities in Germany » As of October 2014, all Universities in Germany will not charge any tuition fees for undergraduate studies.  In some Federal States, Universities will charge a semester contribution (about 50 euros) and/or administration fees (about 100-300 euros). This tuition fee structure can change in the future, you should check this page  for updated information on tuition fees in different federal states in Germany. For example, The federal state of Baden-Württemberg is charging tuition fees (for Bachelor’s, Master’s, Diploma and state examination degree programmes) of €1,500 per semester for non-EU citizens. Unlike undergraduate studies, most Master’s or PhD studies in Germany are fee-based. The costs for postgraduate studies are in addition to the enrollment and confirmation fees.  Fortunately, there are a good number of scholarships for Masters and PhD study in Germany. DeutschlandStipendium National Scholarship Programme  » The Deutschlandstipen