University of Bonn 2025 NRWege scholarships

The University of Bonn is offering a preparatory program for refugees as part of “NRWege ins Studium” grant program of the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Culture and Science (MKW NRW). The principal element of this initiative is an intensive German course for B2 and C1 certification in preparation for the DSH exam. Workshops, advice on studying and a weekly afternoon Lerncafé with mentor guidance are also offered as part of the program. Following a consultation, program participants can be permitted to attend courses in the desired subject as auditors (medicine, dentistry and pharmacy excluded). Results of examinations, however, will not be credited.

• Table of Content
• About University of Bonn
• NRWege scholarships
• Requirements for NRWege scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for NRWege scholarships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Bonn

We are one of eleven German Universities of Excellence, the only university with six Clusters of Excellence and more Nobel Prize winners and Fields Medalists have emerged from our University in the past decades than from any other German university. For 200 years, our University has been shaped by outstanding personalities from a wide range of subjects. We are known for research-led study programs, the international flair of Bonn as German's city of the United Nations and as part of a dynamic science region in the heart of the liveable Rhineland. With around 35,000 students, 6,000 doctoral... continue reading

NRWege scholarships

Application Deadline	15 Aug 2025
Country to study	Germany
School to study	University of Bonn
Type	Masters
Sponsor	University of Bonn
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for NRWege scholarships Qualification

The following requirements apply for program participation:

• Residency based on refugee status or humanitarian grounds
• The arrival in Germany may not be longer than five years ago
• German language skills recognized at a minimum of B1 level (an overall score of at least 75%)
• Resident in the City of Bonn or the Rhein-Sieg district
• Holding university entrance qualification (school diploma, other documented academic qualifications as applicable)

Interview date, Process and Venue for NRWege scholarships

Starting in April and October, the regular program duration is two semesters. The 15-week language course consists of 300 teaching units per semester at 20 course units per week. The program concludes with taking the DSH exam at the end of the semester.

Other program components include:

• Study Prep Workshops
• Weekly Lerncafé
• Academic counseling
• Opportunity to attend courses (optional, in consultation)

Documents Required for Application

To apply as program participant, please complete the application form and upload the following documents in PDF format:

1. Scan of your passport or other ID document officially confirming your status (e.g. personal ID)
2. Scanned registration certificate with the City of Bonn or a municipality in the Bonn area
3. Scanned certificate of B1 language level (certificate from the Goethe Institute, telc or a very good DTZ certificate: completion of two examination components with “very good”; completion of the writing skills component with at least “good” as a result) or scanned certificate of B2 level (from the Goethe Institute, telc or equivalent)
4. Scan of school diploma and other available academic documentation/certificates (in German or English translation)

Application Deadline

August 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Bonn on www.uni-bonn.de to apply

For more details, visit University of Bonn Scholarship webpage