International students and doctoral researchers have the opportunity to apply to the International Office for a study grant. Limited funding from the State of Bavaria and the DAAD is available for this purpose.
The application deadline for Winter Semester is 31 August, and for Summer Semester 28 February. All grants can be awarded for up to two semesters.
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University of Bayreuth Scholarships for international students awarded
Requirements for University of Bayreuth Scholarships for international students awarded Qualification
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Be an international student from any nationality.
- Must be a full-time degree student.
- must have a masters degree certificate.
- Must be enrolling for a PhD research study programme.
Documents Required for Application
- Enrollment certificate
- Resume
- Letter of motivation
- Copies of your passport and residence permit
- Letter of recommendation from your supervising professor at the University of Bayreuth (form)
- Description and timeline of doctoral research
- Signed declaration of the obligation to repay funds in the event of an application for naturalization (form)
- Evidence of the final grade achieved in your master’s programme
Application Deadline
February 28, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Bayreuth on www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de to apply
Only complete applications can be processed; incomplete applications must be rejected immediately. As a rule, submission of documents at a later date not possible!
You should write your letter of motivation according to the following criteria:
- need
- professional motivation, grades achieved (current status), goals and perspectives (studies, professional development)
- social engagement