Financing for international students
Scholarships are financial study support to help you with your studies. Financial support is often supplemented by non-material support, e.g. in the form of mentoring or workshops.
As a rule, scholarship providers expect their scholarship holders to have a special profile. This usually includes outstanding academic achievements and social commitment. Often, a particular religious or political affiliation is also desired.
We will be happy to provide you with information on search options, scholarship databases and current calls for applications - but it is important to be proactive!
Find out as early as possible and pay attention to the application deadlines!
The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers funding opportunities both for Germans abroad and for international students in Germany. In most cases, students can be funded from the Master's phase onwards. However, there are also opportunities to have shorter stays or special projects funded.
You can find information in the DAAD scholarship database. It is advisable to apply for scholarships early (about one year in advance)!
The RUB Education Fund enables outstanding students who are also socially committed to receive funding of 300€ per month for a maximum of 12 months. The so-called Deutschlandstipendium is also open to international students at RUB!
The selection takes place annually in the winter semester in the faculties and in the Rector's Office. The application deadline is usually in May or June of a year. The application is made online.
