Financial support
Find information about scholarships
A general overview of scholarships in Germany can be found here. In addition, there are two websites highlighted below that you can explore primarily.
- For international master's students, it is best to consider DAAD scholarship database.
- A good overview of institutions offering student scholarships can also be found on the Stipendium Plus website.
Work opportunities
Many international students in Germany have side work. Besides scholarship it is also a good way to support yourself while studying.
International students have following options:
- Part-time work. Students who do not come from the EU, EEA or Switzerland are allowed to work 120 full or 240 half days in a year.
- Internship. For students who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland paid and unpaid internships are also considered regular work and are subject to the 120 full/240 part-time days per year rule.
- Mini-job rules apply if the student earns no more than 450€ per month.
Deutsches Studentenwerk has a detailed overview and tips on to what extent you are allowed to work and where you can find a job: link