ASA Programme (Engagement Global)
برنامج ASA (إنغيجمنت غلوبال)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the Volunteer Program
The ASA learning and exchange programme is run by Engagement Global with funding from Germany's development ministry (BMZ). It brings together young people from Germany and from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Southeast Europe in joint development projects.
Information last verified: November 2, 2026Official source
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ASA Global Programme for Learning and Exchange in Germany (Ages 21–35)
Volunteering & Youth ExchangeFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Germany
Life and living
Germany
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: €475 a month in Germany, Flights, accommodation and visa, Health, accident and liability insurance, €502–900 a month in the home country.
Eligible levels: Volunteering & Youth Exchange.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Nomination by the partner organisation, Valid passport and visa documents.
Apply directly on the official website: https://asa.engagement-global.de. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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