Student type: International students
Level of study: Masters, PhD
Study area: Any
Scholarship value: Monthly funding of €930
Closing date: 15 April,2026
Description: 2026 Merit Scholarships for International Students at University of Hamburg is open now.All International applicants are welcome to apply for this funded.With its merit scholarship program, Universität Hamburg supports outstanding international students in all subjects and at all degree levels. The awarding of a merit scholarship allows recipients to concentrate fully on their studies and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills.
The University of Hamburg is a public research institution in Hamburg, Germany. It was established on March 28, 1919. Within the top 10 nationally, the university is placed 191st in the world by the QS World University Rankings for 2026. The university was placed in equal 136th position worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025, which translates to a national ranking of 12. In addition to financial aid via merit scholarships, attending the University of Hamburg grants access to cutting-edge research facilities, knowledgeable faculty, and a degree that is respected throughout the world.
Eligibility:
- have been enrolled in your subject at Universität Hamburg for at least 2 semesters and are pursuing a degree. Students in 2-year master’s degree programs can apply after 1 completed semester. Doctoral researchers are unfortunately excluded from applying;
- do not hold German citizenship;
- are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme (International students fulfilling the requirements of Section 8 of the German federal training assistance act (Bundesgesetz über individuelle Förderung der Ausbildung, BAföG) cannot be funded)