Scholarships

Fully Funded Scholarships in Germany

Germany hosts 27 fully funded scholarships for international students — a full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver. 26 pay for everything and 1 waives tuition entirely, spanning Master's (26), PhD (4), and Bachelor's (1). Among the listed awards: Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in High Performance Computing (EUMaster4HPC), and DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS). Deadlines cluster around January and February, and 8 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.

Scholarships listed
27
Full-ride awards
26
Degree levels covered
3
Next deadlines
September · October · December

What full funding is worth in Germany

Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Germany is covering.

Bachelor's
US$3,478/yr
Master's
US$4,869/yr
PhD
US$5,796/yr

Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-01.

At a glance

AwardCoversDegreesFunder typeNext deadlineDestination
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mathematical Modelling in Engineering: Theory, Numerics, Applications (MathMods)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentSeptemberGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (EMM-Nano)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentSeptemberGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Advanced Design of Sustainable Ships and Offshore Structures (EMSHIP+)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentOctoberGermany
Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026Full RideMaster's, PhDGovernmentJanuaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economic Policies for the Global Transition (EPOG+)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentJanuaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentJanuaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Markets, Local Creativities (GLOCAL)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentJanuaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Euroculture: Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context (Euroculture)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentJanuaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics (EUROPHOTONICS)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentJanuaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Neuroscience (Neurasmus)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentJanuaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentFebruaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling (TCCM)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentFebruaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Astrophysics and Space Science (MASS)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentFebruaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Lexicography (EMLex)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentFebruaryGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Journalism, Media and Globalisation (Mundus Journalism)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentMarchGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Materials Science Exploring Large Scale Facilities (MaMaSELF+)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentMarchGermany
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation ScholarshipFull Ridemaster, phdPrivateAprilGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems (EU4M)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentMayGermany
Bard College Berlin Financial Aid (Tuition Waiver)Tuition waiverBachelor'sUniversityMayGermany
PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026Full RideMaster's, PhDGovernmentRollingGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in High Performance Computing (EUMaster4HPC)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentRollingGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering (EMINENT)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentRollingGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Vinifera EuroMaster - Viticulture and OenologyFull RideMaster'sGovernmentRollingGermany
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentRollingGermany
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)Full RideMaster's, PhDGovernmentRollingGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Flood Risk Management (FRM)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentRollingGermany
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Groundwater and Global Change – Impacts and Adaptation (GroundwatCH)Full RideMaster'sGovernmentRollingGermany
Germany·Government

Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026

Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP)

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Runs in batches each year, typically with a Batch 1 registration window in January-February and a later batch following; confirm exact dates on the official LPDP portal.
Germany·Government

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: The application deadline is set annually, roughly six weeks after the scholarship call is published; confirm exact dates on the official PTDF Scholarship Portal.
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in High Performance Computing (EUMaster4HPC)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual; window announced each year on the programme website
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual; the scholarship deadline typically falls around the end of February.
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economic Policies for the Global Transition (EPOG+)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual call for September intake; window typically closes in January
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Non-European applicants ~31 December; European applicants ~15 January
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling (TCCM)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual; scholarship applications generally due around February
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering (EMINENT)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Opens ~Nov–Feb for autumn entry
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Journalism, Media and Globalisation (Mundus Journalism)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual; opens ~1 Nov, deadline ~10 Jan, results by 1 March
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Vinifera EuroMaster - Viticulture and Oenology

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual call for autumn intake; applications typically close in winter
Germany·Government

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)

DAAD

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Once a year via DAAD portal; call opens spring/summer
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems (EU4M)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Scholarship closes 31 Dec; self-funded until 15 May, for September entry
Germany·Private

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Full Ride

masterphd
Open·Next: Applications open annually; the 2026 round closed with shortlisting in April and final interviews in Mumbai in May.
Germany·Government

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

DAAD

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Apply to the chosen course; deadlines vary, often Aug-Mar
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mathematical Modelling in Engineering: Theory, Numerics, Applications (MathMods)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Closes ~Dec–Jan for September entry
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Markets, Local Creativities (GLOCAL)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Scholarship applications close ~8–15 January; self-funded later
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Euroculture: Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context (Euroculture)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Applications usually close December–January for September entry
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Flood Risk Management (FRM)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Partner early Jan; Programme early Feb (Sept entry)
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics (EUROPHOTONICS)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual, usually closes late January for September entry
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Groundwater and Global Change – Impacts and Adaptation (GroundwatCH)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Non-EU early Jan; EU early Feb (Sept entry)
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Neuroscience (Neurasmus)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Applications usually close December–January for September entry
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Advanced Design of Sustainable Ships and Offshore Structures (EMSHIP+)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual; scholarship applications open around 1 October
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (EMM-Nano)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual, usually closes Dec–Jan for September entry
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Astrophysics and Space Science (MASS)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual; scholarship deadline around mid-February
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Master in Lexicography (EMLex)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Scholarship applications close ~1–2 February; self-funded until April
Germany·Government

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Materials Science Exploring Large Scale Facilities (MaMaSELF+)

European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Scholarship deadline mid-Feb (non-EU), mid/late March (EU)
Germany·University

Bard College Berlin Financial Aid (Tuition Waiver)

Bard College Berlin

Tuition waiver

Bachelor's
Open·Next: With application each round: Nov 1, Jan 15, May 1 (EU)

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January

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Rolling / annual windows

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Frequently asked questions

How many fully funded scholarships does Germany offer international students?▾

27 scholarships in Germany cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver, including Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026.

What do these scholarships cover?▾

26 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 1 waive tuition entirely. A typical award: Full Ride.

When are the deadlines?▾

Deadlines cluster around January and February, and 8 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.