Universität Hamburg 2021 Degree Completion Grants for International Students

Universität Hamburg supports its international students on their way to the successful completion of their degrees with degree completion grants.

• Table of Content
• About Universität Hamburg
• Degree Completion Grants for International Students
• Aim and Benefits of Degree Completion Grants for International Students
• Requirements for Degree Completion Grants for International Students Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg is the largest institution for research and education in northern Germany. As one of the country’s largest universities, we offer a diverse range of degree programs and excellent research opportunities. The University boasts numerous interdisciplinary projects in a broad range of fields and an extensive partner network of leading regional, national, and international higher education and research institutions.... continue reading

Degree Completion Grants for International Students

Aim and Benefits of Degree Completion Grants for International Students

As a rule, the funding period for degree completion grant is 6 months. The maximum amount of funding is €720 per month. The amount of each grant is calculated according to the criteria stipulated in the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG).
If the final examination is not completed within the 6-month period, an extension may be requested. The maximum funding period is 12 months.

Requirements for Degree Completion Grants for International Students Qualification

Persons entitled to funding are students who:

• 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.

Selection Criteria: 

Selection is based upon financial need.

Documents Required for Application

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

Forms: Evaluation for a Universität Hamburg Degree Completion Grant (PDF)

You must upload these documents to the online application porta

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Universität Hamburg website.

For the relevant application periods, please use the corresponding application link and log yourself in using your STiNE ID (detailed instructions on applying online are available here (PDF)):

Application deadlines 1 June/1 December

Application link 1 June

Application link 1 December

Application Deadlines:

• 1st June 2021 (for period of funding from 1 July–31 December)
• 1st December 2021 (for period of funding from 1 January–30 June)