Degree completion grants for international students at Universität Hamburg
Universität Hamburg assists its international students in successfully completing their degrees with degree completion grants.
You are entitled to funding if you
- are already enrolled at Universität Hamburg;
- are not a German citizen;
- are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme;
- are preparing for or are in the final examination phase of your studies;
- have no financial support during this phase (proof required).
International students studying in fee-based degree programs are eligible for this grant in exceptional cases, but they will not have priority in the selection procedure.
Funding amount and funding duration
As a rule, the funding period for the degree completion grant is 6 months. The monthly funding sumranges from €200 to €720. Funding amounts are based on income. If the final examination is not completed within the 6-month period, an extension may be requested. The maximum funding period is 12 months.
Students pursuing a Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen degree may apply for a 12-month grant with their first application.
Those not entitled to funding:
- international students who fulfill the requirements of Section 8 of the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG)
- doctoral candidates