Scholarships for Pakistani Students in Germany: Funding, Eligibility and How to Apply
Most German public universities charge no tuition, and scholarships ranging from €300 to €1,350 a month can cover living costs.
Explore DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium and foundation scholarships for Pakistani students in Germany, with monthly funding, eligibility, language rules and how to apply.
Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition, even for international students, so scholarships mainly help with living costs of about €850 to €1,200 a month. Pakistani students can apply for DAAD scholarships (€1,000 a month for master's, €1,300 for PhD), the Deutschlandstipendium (€300 a month for bachelor's) and political foundation scholarships worth €861 to €1,350 a month. Applications go through each provider's own portal and usually need transcripts, a CV, a motivation letter, recommendation letters and a language certificate. The deadlines listed for the 2026/27 intake have already passed, so check each provider's website now to plan for the next cycle.
Scholarships at a Glance
Level | Scholarship | Monthly funding | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor's | Deutschlandstipendium | €300 | Merit-based; apply at your own university |
Bachelor's | Friedrich Ebert Stiftung | €861 | Social commitment; preference to low-income students |
Bachelor's | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Varies, plus insurance and travel | Academic excellence and social or environmental commitment |
Master's | DAAD | €1,000 | Bachelor's degree completed within the last six years |
Master's | Erasmus+ joint master's | €1,000 to €1,500 | Enrolled in an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme |
Master's | Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung | About €1,000 | Leadership and interest in politics or governance |
Master's | Hanns Seidel Stiftung | Up to €1,000 | German at B2 level; under 45; voluntary work |
Master's | Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung | €861 | German at B2 level; commitment to social justice |
PhD | DAAD research grant | €1,300 | Master's degree and acceptance from a German professor |
PhD | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | €1,350 | Environmental or political research |
PhD | Hanns Seidel Stiftung | Up to €1,350 | German at B2 level; supervisor approval |
Bachelor's scholarships are fewer than those for master's and PhD students. Some foundation scholarships accept only students already enrolled in Germany, so read each provider's eligibility page first.
Language Requirements
English-taught programmes usually ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 iBT. German-taught programmes, and some foundation scholarships, require German at B2 level, with C1 expected within the first year of study.
How to Apply
Shortlist scholarships that match your study level and field.
Prepare your documents: transcripts, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters, language certificates, and a research proposal for PhD applicants.
Apply through the provider's portal, or through your university for the Deutschlandstipendium.
Prepare for an interview, which some foundations require.
Visa Funding Proof
For a student visa in 2026, Germany requires proof of €11,904 in a blocked account (€992 a month).
Official Websites
DAAD: daad.de
Erasmus+: erasmusplus.de
Deutschlandstipendium: deutschlandstipendium.de
Heinrich Böll Stiftung: boell.de
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung: fes.de
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung: kas.de
Hanns Seidel Stiftung: hss.de
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung: rosalux.de
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