Friedrich Ebert Foundation
مؤسسة فريدريش إيبرت
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Friedrich Ebert Foundation is a non-profit political organization based in Germany dedicated to promoting social democracy, freedom, and solidarity. The foundation offers academic support and scholarship programs for students and researchers, alongside its active role in political education and policy consulting.
Available programmes
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Friedrich Ebert Foundation Basic Funding for International Students
Master, BachelorFully FundedAll fieldsNovember 30, 2026
Life and living
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Life and living
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Living in North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany’s most populous state, with the country’s densest cluster of universities: Cologne, Bonn, Aachen, Münster, Bochum and Düsseldorf.
Student housing
Shared-flat (WG) room rents in 2025: Cologne EUR 641, Münster 608, Bonn 540, Düsseldorf 517, Aachen 483 a month (MLP report).
Transport for students
The Deutschland semester ticket costs EUR 37.80 a month from winter 2026/27; at most universities it is paid with the semester fee and covers local transport across Germany.
Top landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Aachen Cathedral
CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Zollverein (Essen)
Rhine promenade (Düsseldorf)
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Destatis – Federal Statistical OfficeMLP Studentenwohnreport 2025MonsterDealz – Deutschlandticket for students 2026
Studying and living in Germany
Costs and living
Tuition: • No tuition at public universities in 14 states for bachelor’s, consecutive master’s and doctorates; students only pay the semester contribution (about €100–350 per semester, often including a transport ticket). • Baden-Württemberg (e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg, KIT): €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. • Technical University of Munich (TUM): €2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor’s and €4,000–6,000 for master’s (rising from winter 2027/28). • Doctorates are tuition-free in every state. Living: proof of €992 a month (€11,904 a year) is required, usually through a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Students typically spend about €850–1,100 a month depending on the city (Munich and Hamburg are more expensive). Statutory student health insurance costs about €120–140 a month.
Working while studying
International students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Student assistant jobs at the university do not count towards this limit. After graduation: a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification, then a switch to a skilled-worker permit or the EU Blue Card.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in GermanyFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Monthly Stipend of €992, Health Insurance Coverage, Child Allowance (€255 monthly).
Eligible levels: Master.
The latest deadline we have is November 30, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online application form including details on background, motivation, and engagement.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.fes.de. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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