University of Hamburg 2023 Degree Completion Grants

Universität Hamburg assists its international students in successfully completing their degrees with degree completion grants.

International students studying in fee-based degree programs are eligible for this grant in exceptional cases, but they will not have priority in the selection procedure.

• Table of Content
• About University of Hamburg
• University of Hamburg Bachelors
• Aim and Benefits of University of Hamburg Bachelors
• Requirements for University of Hamburg Bachelors Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Hamburg Bachelors

Aim and Benefits of University of Hamburg Bachelors

As a rule, the funding period for the degree completion grant is 6 months. The monthly funding sumranges from €200 to €720. Funding amounts are based on income. 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 University of Hamburg Bachelors Qualification

• University of Hamburg Degree Completion Grants, 2023 are open to international students enrolling on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University.
• Applicants whose monthly income does not exceed €450 are eligible to apply.
• Applicants for University of Hamburg Degree Completion Grants, 2023 can apply for Diplom, Magister, Staatsexamen, BA, BSc/MA, MSc degrees.
• Students pursuing either Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen degrees will receive funding for 12 months while other students of BA, BSc/MA, and MSc degrees will receive for up to 6 months.
• International students who do not satisfy the requirements of Section 8 of the German Federal Education and Training Assistance Act are ineligible.
• Doctoral students are ineligible to apply for University of Hamburg Degree Completion Grants, 2023.
• Candidates will be selected based on their financial needs.

Documents Required for Application

• An evaluation from the supervisor.
• Proof of residency status.
• Copies of bank statements from all current/checking and savings accounts of the last 3 months.
• Documentation of financial assets.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For the relevant application periods, please use the corresponding application link and log yourself in using your STiNE ID:

Application deadlines 1 June/1 December

Application link 1 June

Application link 1 December

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 portal.