Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
مؤسسة كونراد أديناور
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation associated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), based in Sankt Augustin near Bonn and in Berlin. Through its International Young Talent Support programme it funds international bachelor's, master's and doctoral students at German universities, mainly from outside the EU, who combine very good academic results with political or social engagement. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend, a health insurance allowance and an extensive seminar programme, and good German at level B2 is expected.
Information last verified: October 27, 2026Official source
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships for International Students in Germany 2027–2028
Master, Bachelor, PhDFully FundedAll fieldsJuly 15, 2027
Life and living
Berlin · Germany
Life and living
Berlin · Germany
Living in Berlin
Germany’s capital and largest city, home to Humboldt, Freie Universität and TU Berlin; most public universities charge no tuition.
Student housing
Students in Berlin pay about EUR 650 a month on average for housing (Moses Mendelssohn Institute, 2025), among the highest in Germany.
Transport for students
The Deutschland semester ticket costs EUR 37.80 a month from winter 2026/27, paid with the semester fee, and covers local transport across Germany (regular ticket EUR 63).
Top landmarks
Brandenburg Gate
Thomas Wolf , www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Reichstag Building
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Museum Island
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Berlin Wall – East Side Gallery
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Amt für Statistik Berlin-BrandenburgTagesspiegel – Student rents in BerlinMonsterDealz – 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: €992 per month (€1,500 for PhD), Health insurance allowance, Family allowances, German course support, Tuition fees in exceptional cases, Seminars and support programme.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is July 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.kas.de. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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