Scholarships & funding

Established programmes that international students — including Turkish citizens — can apply to for degree study in Germany. Each entry links to the official page we checked.

4 programmes

  • Search toolBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (PhD)

    DAAD Scholarship Database

    DAAD — German Academic Exchange Service

    Who can apply
    Search tool listing around 150 DAAD and partner programmes. Filter by the country you apply from, your academic level and subject to see what you are eligible for.
    Funding
    Depends on the programme.
    Deadline
    Deadlines varyEach programme has its own deadline.
    Official page Last checked 26 October 2026
  • GovernmentBachelor'sMaster's

    Deutschlandstipendium

    German Federal Government & private sponsors

    Who can apply
    Students of any nationality enrolled (or about to enrol) at a state or state-recognised university that takes part. Selection by the university: grades, social engagement and personal circumstances. Doctoral candidates are not eligible.
    Funding
    €300 per month, independent of income; half from the federal government, half from private sponsors.
    Deadline
    Deadlines varySet by each university — often earlier than the study application deadline.
    Official page Last checked 26 October 2026
  • FoundationMaster'sDoctorate (PhD)

    Heinrich Böll Foundation scholarships for international students

    Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

    Who can apply
    International graduates with a first degree from abroad, for master's or doctoral study in Germany. Priority for applicants from countries on the OECD DAC list; good German is required (doctorate: DSH II / B2), application documents in German. The foundation announced rule changes from 1 March 2027 — check before applying.
    Funding
    Monthly stipend and allowances set by the foundation's guidelines — amounts are listed in its application documents.
    Deadline
    Deadlines varyTwo rounds a year: 1 March and 1 September. The online portal opens about six weeks before.
    Official page Last checked 26 October 2026
  • European UnionMaster's

    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

    European Union (Erasmus+)

    Who can apply
    Holders of a first higher-education degree who have not previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. You apply to an individual joint programme run by a consortium of universities, often including German ones.
    Funding
    EU scholarships cover travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs; the amount is set in each call.
    Deadline
    Deadlines varySet by each programme — usually between October and January for the following academic year.
    Official page Last checked 26 October 2026

We only list programmes whose official pages we could verify. Many universities also offer their own scholarships — check their websites. Requirements, fees and deadlines change. Always confirm on the official website before applying.