Student financing
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There are a number of costs associated with studying. These are living costs such as rent, food, health insurance, books, but also the semester contribution. Most students finance their studies from several sources, with Federal Students Assistance Act (BAföG) benefits and jobs being the most important pillars.
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You can get good advice on the subject of money from the Student Financial Advice Service of the Studierendenwerk directly on the campus of the University of Kassel.
Information and advice : Financial Advisory Service Studierendenwerk Kassel
How do I finance my studies?
Information for German students
Scholarships are the most favorable way of financing studies because they are usually provided as a non-repayable grant. The amount of the scholarship depends on the scholarship provider.
Begabtenförderungswerke The largest scholarship providers in Germany are the Begabtenförderungswerke. You can find information about the works at www.stipendiumplus.de.
Deutschlandstipendium With the Deutschlandstipendium, the University of Kassel supports talented students. The sponsored students receive a scholarship of 300 euros per month. Private sponsors contribute 150 euros per month, the other half is paid by the federal government. The Deutschlandstipendium at the University of Kassel is awarded each winter semester. Further information can be found at https://www.uni-kassel.de/einrichtung/ukt/das-deutschlandstipendium.
Aufstiegsstipendium The Aufstiegsstipendium supports experienced professionals in pursuing their first university degree. For more information, visit www.aufstiegsstipendium.de.
Scholarships for stays abroad Studying abroad for one or two semesters or doing an internship or even participating in an international summer school is an attractive option for many students. Often these plans fail not because of the will, but because of the financial implementation. There are numerous financing options, including scholarships from the DAAD or the SHOSTA program. Find out more here: Funding opportunities for stays abroad.
Scholarships for Internships and Theses The best-known scholarship for funding internships is the "Carlo-Schmid-Program for Internships at International Organizations and EU Institutions": Carlo-Schmid-Program.
STIBET Graduation Scholarships for International Students The University of Kassel can provide a very limited number of graduation scholarships for international students who are in the final stages of their studies: Application information and application
Scholarships for Students with Chronic Illness or Disability Some foundations and scholarship providers take impairment-related concerns into account when awarding scholarships. In addition, there are a large number of small foundations that support special groups of people or cover special needs. However, study grants specifically for impaired students are the exception. More information on this can be found on the website of the German Student Union: Tips for students with impairments.
Other study scholar ships In addition to the above-mentioned study scholarships, there are also numerous scholarships sponsored by companies and foundations. Internet sites where you can search for company or foundation scholarships can be found under the next menu item "Scholarship databases".
| Publisher | Target group | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Ministry of Education and Research | all students and doctoral candidates | Germany Scholarship |
| German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) | International students, doctoral candidates and postdocs who want to study, research and work in Germany, and students, doctoral candidates and postdocs of German universities who want to go abroad to study, do research or work. |
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| Student Union Kassel | Students at the University of Kassel | Studierendenwerk Kassel Financing |
| Initiative ArbeiterKind.de | Students from Germany - Reports from scholarship holders | WorkersChild |
| Working group of scholarships for the gifted in the Federal Republic of Germany | Students and doctoral candidates from Germany | Stipendiumplus |
| Federal Association of German Foundations | Students and doctoral candidates at German universities | Federal Association |
| German Foundation Center GmbH | all students and doctoral candidates | German Foundation Center |
| On behalf of the Rector of the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen University | Information platform for doctoral students and postdocs | Funding Kisswin |
This listing does not claim to be complete.
Information for international students
International students from third countries must provide proof of funding when renewing their residence permit for the following year. Detailed information on proof of funding can be found on the visa website.
Do I need to know German to find a job?
If you want to find a part-time job in Germany, you need to know German. You can learn German at various levels at the Language Center of the University of Kassel. The Promote your career project will also support you.
Where can I find job offers?
You can find current job vacancies on the Career Service job portal.
Flyer Job regulations for international students in Germany
Where can I find information on student loans or financial support?
International students in Germany can only receive state financial support in certain exceptional cases. This includes BAföG, for example. BAföG is financial support from the German state for students.
Student loans are also not always available to international students. Whether you can apply for BAföG, a student loan or other funding depends on your personal situation, for example your residence status.
BAföG advice from the Studierendenwerk
Are there scholarships for international students?
As a rule, the University of Kassel does not offer any scholarships apart from a degree scholarship (STIBET). However, you can find out about DAAD scholarships on the following page: Scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)