Study financing opportunities

For many students, commencing their studies means having to look after, and finance, themselves for the first time. No tuition fees are charged at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, you will only need to pay the semester contribution.

There are a variety of ways available to finance a course of studies:

The Federal Training Assistance Act for Students (BAföG) provides financial support for students, in order for them to complete their studies as well as pay their living expenses. Half of students’ BAföG payments are generally in the form of a grant, whilst the other half is an interest-free loan. Detailed information is available from the  Federal Ministry for Education and Research along with BaföG advice from the students’ union

h_da offers consultation appointments for students regarding BAFöG. All the relevant information is available at AStA at AG Studienfinanzierung

Jobs for students and working student positions can be arranged via: 

Advice on jobs and studying is offered by:

h_da does not presently offer the scholarship ‘Deutschlandstipendium’. Information on other available scholarships in Germany can be found on the following sites:

Loans for the graduation phase

For students who are no longer eligible for support under the BAföG and are in need, the Students' Association Darmstadt (Studierendenwerk Darmstadt) offers loans for the graduation phase (in German).

 


Scholarships for international students for more equal opportunities

Are you an international student facing particular challenges in your studies due to a refugee background, caring for a child or relatives, or are you studying with a disability and/or chronic illness?
To support students in this situation, h_da is awarding scholarships for more equal opportunities for the first time in 2024 with funding from the DAAD.

Application deadline:
The application and all documents must be submitted in full by e-mail to international.student.services@h-da.de by 01.05.2024.

Amount of the scholarship:
450,00 €/month for 6 months (€ 2,700.00 in total)

Criteria for selection are:
•    the justified challenges in the studies
•    the social situation/need presented

Further selection criteria and information on how to apply can be found in the application.
A commission decides on the allocation of grants, whereby there is no legal right to receiving a grant.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Family Office: familie@h-da.de  
Studying with disabilities: isabell.schader@h-da.de 
International Student Services: international.student.services@h-da.de  

Final degree scholarships for international students

You are an international student from outside the EU, soon to graduate? In order for you to be able to concentrate on your thesis, the SSC offers a Scholarhip to bridge this period! International students from non-EU countries who will shortly receive, or recently did receive, admission for their Bachelor’s, Diploma or Master's thesis may apply. Please note the respective deadlines:

Bachelor students

Deadlines: All of the required documentation must be submitted by one of the following dates 15.2., 15.5., 15.8. und 15.11..

Amounts: €450/month for 3 months plus a €150 final instalment – to be requested until 6 months after final degree date

Criteria influencing selection include:

  • Academic performance to date
  • Quality of the assessments
  • An applicant’s social circumstances.

A commission decides on the allocation of grants, whereby there is no legal right to receiving a grant.

Application: Please send the completed Application form along with the designated documents to: international@h-da.de.

Master's degree students

Deadlines: The documents must be submitted in full by March 31st for the summer semester and by September 30th for the winter semester.

Amounts: 450€/month for 6 months and 150€ final rate – to be requested until 6 months after final degree date

Criteria influencing selection include:

  • Academic performance to date
  • Quality of the assessments
  • An applicant’s social circumstances.

A commission decides on the allocation of grants, whereby there is no legal right to receiving a grant.

Application: Please send the completed Application form along with the designated documents to: international@h-da.de.