Universität Hamburg Germany Merit Scholarships 2023/2024 for International Students. Here comes your best opportunity to study in Germany.
The main campus is located in the central district of Rotherbaum, with affiliated institutes and research centres distributed around the city-state.
The university has been ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education Ranking, As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, cooperative contacts with partners inside and outside academia. It also provides and promotes sustainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally.
Universität Hamburg offers more than 170-degree programs. Pick one by degree type: bachelor’s, master’s (including English language ….)
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Hamburg, Germany
Scholarship Type: Merit Awards
Host Institution(s): University of Hamburg, Germany
Scholarship Worth: See Benefits (below)
Number of Awards: Not Stated
Study Level: All degree levels
Nationality: All Nationalities
Eligibility Criteria | Universität Hamburg Germany Merit Scholarships
You are entitled to funding if you
- 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 and doctoral researchers can apply after 1 completed semester);
- do not hold German citizenship;
- are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme.
Scholarship Benefits
- The maximum monthly funding sum is €850. Depending on the availability of funding, individual doctoral researchers may be awarded a merit scholarship totaling €1,000 per month (roughly 2–3 merit scholarships are awarded per round).
- Merit scholarships are awarded for 2 semesters (total of 12 months). You can reapply for a scholarship. In well-founded exceptional cases, the maximum funding period is 3 years.
Application Procedures
- How to Apply: The first step to applying for the Hamburg Merits scholarships is to enrol for a degree program of the university. Then apply for scholarships based on deadlines by following the link for your chosen application period (you will be required to log in using your STiNE ID):
You will then be invited to register and to complete your application.
- Application Documents: You must upload the following documents to the online application portal:
- CV
- letter of motivation: please use this form (PDF)
- proof of social and/or intercultural activities (if aplicable)
- record of achievements: STiNE printout or list of course certificates. Master’s students and doctoral researchers submit their final certificate.
- evaluations from 2 professors or junior professors at Universität Hamburg. In justified cases, other teaching staff at Universität Hamburg can also prepare evaluations.
Application Deadline: April 15 and October 15