Germany offers numerous opportunities for international students, including a range of jobs and scholarships to support their studies and living expenses. Here are some key options:
Jobs for International Students
- Student Part-Time Jobs (HiWi Jobs)
- Universities and research institutes often hire students for part-time assistant roles, commonly known as HiWi jobs.
- Tasks can range from administrative work to assisting in research projects.
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- Internships
- Many companies in Germany offer internships to students, providing valuable work experience in fields related to their studies.
- Platforms like DAAD’s internship database, EURES, and company career pages are good places to search for opportunities.
- Off-Campus Jobs
- Students can work in various sectors such as retail, hospitality, and services.
- Job portals like Indeed, StepStone, and LinkedIn frequently list part-time job openings.
- English Teaching
- For students proficient in English, teaching English part-time can be a good source of income.
Scholarships for International Students
- DAAD Scholarships
- The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a variety of scholarships for international students at all academic levels.
- Scholarships cover tuition, living expenses, and sometimes travel costs.
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- Deutschlandstipendium
- This merit-based scholarship provides financial support of €300 per month to high-achieving students from any country.
- It is funded by the German government and private sponsors.
- Erasmus+
- For students from EU countries, Erasmus+ offers funding for studying abroad in Germany as part of their degree program.
- Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
- These scholarships are available for international students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
- They focus on supporting students who demonstrate strong academic performance and are socially and politically engaged.
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- Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships
- These are aimed at students with above-average academic achievements and an interest in politics.
- Scholarships are available for master’s and doctoral students.
- Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships
- This scholarship is designed for students committed to the values of social democracy.
- It is available to international students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral studies.
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- Humboldt Research Fellowships
- For postdoctoral researchers, these fellowships provide opportunities to carry out long-term research in Germany.
Tips for Finding Jobs and Scholarships
- University Career Centers: Utilize the career services offered by your university to find job listings and internship opportunities.
- Networking: Attend academic conferences, career fairs, and workshops to build connections and discover job openings.
- Online Platforms: Regularly check job and scholarship databases such as DAAD, LinkedIn, and other academic websites.
- Prepare Early: Start searching and applying for scholarships and jobs well in advance to meet application deadlines and requirements.
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By leveraging these opportunities, international students can support their studies in Germany while gaining valuable work experience and financial assistance.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students)
Why apply?
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are prestigious international masters, jointly designed and delivered by a group of higher education institutions.
They involve at least 3 institutions from at least 3 different countries, and multiple associated partners from the academic and non-academic world.
Typically, they include periods of study, research, traineeship, thesis preparation and defence.
Scholarships available
Masters may also offer full scholarships to the best-ranked students worldwide. Scholarships cover your participation costs and contribute to
- travel
- visa
- a living allowance
Masters duration
1 to 2 academic years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits).
Type of degree awarded
You will gain either
- a joint degree (i.e. one single degree certificate issued on behalf of at least two higher education institutions) or
- multiple degrees (i.e. at least two degree certificates issued by two higher education institutions of the consortium)
You’ll be able to define these in detail when you sign a study agreement with the relevant Erasmus Mundus Joint Master at the beginning of your studies.
Search and apply
Students apply directly to the institution running their chosen programme.
You can search the course catalogue for details of the latest programmes on offer.
A new batch of selected Erasmus Mundus Masters is added to the list each year.
In most cases, you should submit your application between October and January for courses starting the following academic year.
Each master’s website has all the details about the course of study, the list of the participating universities, the entry requirements and all the steps of the application process (with and without scholarship).
What you need
You must
- have a bachelor’s degree (first degree), or be in your last year of bachelor studies
- graduate before the master’s programme starts
You may also apply if you demonstrate a bachelor’s equivalent level of learning. This must be officially recognised, according to national legislation and practices, in the degree awarding country.
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Advice with your application
The Erasmus Mundus Association has resources to help you apply, including course contacts, events with national volunteer representatives, and stories from successful applicants.
Almost 50,000 students have taken part since 2004. Are you ready to join them?
Grants for institutions
Erasmus+ also offers grants to higher education institutions to run EMJM programmes.
Applying as an institution for an EMJM programme grant
Other funding available
Researchers (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions)
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