Degree Completion Grants for International Students at Universität Hamburg in Germany

Eligibility Criteria

Persons entitled to funding are students who:

• are enrolled at Universität Hamburg
• are not German citizens;
• are not eligible for BAföG (federal student loan scheme);
• are preparing for or are in the final examination phase of their studies;
• have no financial support during this phase (proof required).

International students studying fee-based degree programs are eligible for this grant in exceptional cases, but they will not have priority in the selection procedure.

The following groups are excluded from 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 researchers

Offered Benefits

Degree completion grants are usually awarded for 6 months. The monthly amount of funding ranges between €200 and a maximum of €720. The individual funding amount is calculated according to the respective 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 Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen degrees may apply for a 12-month grant with their first application.

Application Process

Online applications require the following documents:

• CV
• reason for your application
• schedule detailing all steps leading to your final examination
• an evaluation from the supervisor of your final thesis

You must upload these documents to the online application portal.