If they meet the legal prerequisites, students with foreign nationality are entitled to aid according to the German law on higher education grants (BAföG).

Germans as defined by Art. 116 GG benefit from the BAföG grant and students from migrant backgrounds may also be entitled to it. On the other hand, international students holding a visa/residence permit for studying generally cannot receive any BAföG benefits. The requirements for nationality are stated in §⁠ ⁠8 BAföG. Please have a look at this information sheet, to see if you meet the prerequisites. The monthly payment depends on the student’s individual requirements.

Those who are not entitled to BAföG may be able to receive an exam scholarship for international students from state funds for the completion of their studies.

§⁠ ⁠9 Certificate (Eligibility)

The certificate that you must present to the BAföG office to prove your enrollment or re-registration will be sent to you together with your re-registration documents after you have transferred the semester contribution.

If you require a second copy, please contact the Student Office during office hours. Please note that a second copy is subject to a fee (€6).

§⁠ ⁠48 Certificate (Involvement of Educational Institutions)

Bachelor’s/Master’s students: Authorized signatories are the staff members of the Student Office. Please come during office hours and bring your student record book as proof.