When applying for scholarships to study at universities in Germany, it is better to know that studying at German universities, despite the diversity of fields and suitable facilities, is also accompanied by challenges. What is of primary importance for international applicants interested in studying in Germany is financial support. In addition to student jobs with a monthly salary of 400 euros, there is also an easier way to cover living expenses, which is receiving a scholarship.
Scholarships for international students
There are eight institutions in Germany whose main activity is related to financial support for international students. These institutions may be affiliated with a political party in Germany or represent a religious group. The requirements for receiving a scholarship in Germany include having good grades in the undergraduate level, completing studies on time, and participating in seminars organized by the respective institution. In addition, a letter of acceptance from the supervisor is mandatory, especially for doctoral students. What is important to most institutions is ensuring that the applicant returns to their home country after completing their studies in Germany. This way, they can not only transfer their experiences to others but also convey a positive image of the German society and culture to their own people.
Various institutions and their conditions
Eight scholarship institutions for international students offer their own scholarships only at
They provide opportunities for students who have completed at least one academic degree in Germany. However, there is another institution called the “Academic Exchange Institute Germany” with a representative office in Tehran, which has different conditions for receiving scholarships. For example, the applicant’s duration of stay in Germany at the time of applying for the scholarship should not exceed one year. Doctoral students are the main visitors to this institution. This restriction does not exist for other institutions in Germany, and international applicants can even apply for scholarships in the first semester of study.
