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Costs, scholarships and grants

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The cost of study in Aschaffenburg is already quite affordable. On top of that, there are also many generous grant and scholarship schemes offered by the German government and various foundations. These programmes can help you cover your living costs during your stay in Germany.

Typical (monthly) expenses

There are no tuition fees. The semester fee amounts to 70 EUR.

Most non-EU nationals will need a visa to enter Germany, or will need to apply for a residence permit if they stay in Germany for more than three months. If you do, you are usually required to present proof of financial resources in order to receive a study visa (or residence permit) for Germany. Currently, you are expected to demonstrate funds of 992 EUR per month / 11,904 EUR per year. For further information, please contact the German Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence or the website of Studying-in-Germany.

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Proof of financial resources

There are various ways for non-EU nationals to demonstrate sufficient financial resources, such as a blocked account or proof of receipt of a grant or scholarship. You will find further information on the Study in Germany website – an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

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Scholarships and grants

Internationale Austauschstudierende auf dem Campus

Find scholarships

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides information on the various types of scholarships in its scholarship database. While the DAAD offers a number of scholarships for international students coming to Germany for study or research, the database also includes information about non-DAAD programmes.

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BAföG and student loans

BAföG, or the German Federal Training Assistance Act, is a law that provides assistance to students, including international students. Contact the Studentenwerk Würzburg if you plan to come to Aschaffenburg UAS as an international degree-seeking student and you meet any of the criteria for receiving BAföG funding, i.e. if you qualify for asylum, have a parent or spouse who is a German national, your parents have been and continue to be employed in Germany for the last three years, or you have been employed in Germany for the last five years.

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