Financing

In order to study in Germany, you must prove that you have sufficient financial means to cover all the costs associated with studying and living in Germany. You often have to submit this proof when you apply for your visa at the German embassy or consulate.

You have the following options for providing proof of funding for your studies in Germany:

• Blocked account
• Proof of income and assets from your parents
• a person residing in Germany undertakes to the immigration authority to bear all costs incurred by you
• Guarantee from a bank
• a scholarship from a recognised scholarship provider

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences itself offers none scholarships. In the Scholarship database of the DAAD you can search specifically for scholarships that match your academic profile.

There are also a large number of scholarships offered by non-profit or political organisations and private sponsors, including

• Germany Scholarship
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
• Heinrich Böll Foundation
• Konrad Adenauer Foundation
• Erasmus(+)

In any case, please read the exact criteria and conditions under which funding is possible.

International students may work without a work permit for up to 120 full days or 240 half days per calendar year if the purpose of the residence permit (in this case studies) is not impaired and the duration of the stay is not extended.

Days actually worked (including weekends) are taken into account. Half days are calculated on the basis of the regular working time in the company: if this is eight hours, four hours are half a day; if it is ten hours, five hours are half a day.

If you work more than 120 full days or 240 half days in a calendar year, you should obtain prior authorisation from the immigration authority.

Employment as a research/student assistant

Academic and student activities can be carried out without authorisation and without a time limit. This includes activities in the university's departments, at other academic institutions, participation in research projects and also employment in university-related organisations (e.g. tutors in halls of residence of the Studierendenwerk).

Compulsory internship

A mandatory internship does not require approval if it is a prescribed part of your degree programme (even if it is remunerated). This also includes the preparation of final theses in the company. The approval-free 120 full/240 half working days are not affected and can be used in addition.

Voluntary internship

A voluntary internship is not part of the degree programme and is counted towards the 120 working days that do not require approval. If these are exceeded, such internships are considered gainful employment requiring approval, even if they are unpaid. You must obtain authorisation from the foreigners authority.

In some special cases international students can apply for BAföG. Please contact the BAföG office.