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Financing

Depending on your destination, studying abroad may involve additional costs compared with studying in Germany. To help you manage these expenses, a variety of scholarships and financial support programs are available. The International Office is happy to provide guidance on your options.

Studying abroad on a tight budget?

If your budget is limited, consider countries with lower living costs. The country database of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a helpful overview. Your choice between Europe or overseas also makes a difference: Stays outside Europe often entail additional costs for visa, special insurance coverage, bank guarantees, language tests, and high travel expenses. In contrast, stays in Europe often include the Erasmus grant, which can help offset these expenses.

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Scholarships

Erasmus, Promos, or the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium: Most students at the University of Mannheim receive a scholarship to support their time abroad. These scholarships help cover part of your living expenses.

Zwei Peronen sitzen an einem Tisch und führen ein Beratungsgespräch. Student lächelt, Beraterin zeigt mit einem Stift auf ein Blatt Papier, auf dem ein Stundenplan zu sehen ist.
BAföG for Stays Abroad

Not only students receiving regular BAföG (Inlands-BAföG) are eligible for BAföG funding for stays abroad. Students whose financial situation does not qualify them for Inlands-BAföG may still be eligible for BAföG support when studying abroad.

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Student Loans

If no scholarships are available or other financing issues arise, student loan programs might be an alternative. Especially the federal student loan program can be a helpful temporary funding option.

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Country-Specific Funding

Some funding institutions focus on one region or country. From A to Z, we have listed the available funding opportunities for each country.


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We are happy to advise you!

We offer personal advice for any of your preferred destinations.
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