Turning your dream degree programme into reality! A study programme is a significant investment in your professional and personal future. It may initially bring financial challenges, but the benefits are clearly noticeable in the long term: a university degree not only opens up a wide range of career opportunities, but also the prospect of a higher salary and better career prospects.
Invest in your future
We provide you with all the information and advice you need on the various financing options – from scholarships and BAföG to student loans – so that financial issues are not an obstacle on your path.
Financing options for your studies
Are you unsure how to finance your studies? Our student counselling service will help you find the right solution. With our partner deineStudienfinanzierung.de, you can determine your financing requirements and find out in real time which financing options are available to you.
Deutschlandstipendium
Supports particularly talented and committed students with €300 per month. Funded by the federal government and private sponsors.
External scholarships
There are many scholarship programmes in Germany. Here is a selection:
- www.mystipendium.de
- www.stipendienlotse.de o
- www.elternkompass.info
- www.stipendiumplus.de (13 organisations for the promotion of gifted children)
- www.daad.de
- MAWISTA scholarship for studying abroad with a child
- Advancement scholarship from the BMBF
- E-fellows.net scholarship
- ERASMUS+ funding
- PROMOS scholarship for stays abroad
- Further education scholarship
You have completed vocational training, have several years of professional experience and would now like to gain further qualifications for the next step in your career with a degree programme.
BAföG supports you financially during your studies. Half of it consists of an interest-free loan and the other half of a grant. With our partner MyBafög, you can submit your BAföG application in just 30 minutes.
KfW student loan
Up to €650 per month, regardless of your parents' income. Also suitable for semesters abroad.
Brain Capital Education Fund
Study now and pay later once you have reached a minimum income. This model is based on the Reverse Generation Contract (UGV).
German Education Study Fund
Flexible student financing with income-dependent repayment according to the solidarity principle.
FINS student loan
Loans for Bachelor's and Master's students in the EU with flexible repayment options.
DaKa Berlin student loan
Supports students with up to € 750 per month.
Educational loan programme of the Federal Government
Regardless of income, this loan is granted for internships, semesters abroad or studies.
Education fund from CHANCEN eG | Financing education in solidarity (Campus Berlin)
Study now and pay later once you have reached a minimum income. This model is based on the Reverse Generation Contract (UGV).
Child benefit is paid until the age of 25 as long as you are in training or studying. It is not offset against BAföG.
SRH career portal
Jobs as a student assistant or working student at our university.
Further job portals
In addition to the opportunities mentioned above, there are special funding programmes for refugees or people with a migration background as well as political, religious or merit-based scholarships. Here are some of the best-known programmes:
The organisations for the promotion of gifted students award scholarships to students who are happy to take on social responsibility and also have special achievements. There are 13 organisations in Germany that award scholarships to students and doctoral candidates. Each organisation offers you individual offers. You can find information on the individual scholarship organisations here: