Studying in Bachelor's programs or Master's programs 

Generally speaking, undergraduate studies in Bachelor's programs are not normally funded for foreign students. There are hardly any funding opportunities, especially in the first years of study.

• Graduation scholarship

International students have the opportunity to receive funding to successfully complete their studies (graduation scholarships). Graduation scholarships under the STIBET I program are financed by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Foreign Office. These grants are usually awarded for a maximum of one semester (as of summer semester 2025: €1000 in total) and can be applied for at the International Office.

The degree scholarships are intended to enable foreign students to prepare for their final examinations without financial worries. The award is based on the decision of a selection committee of the university, taking into account need (especially for students who have previously financed their studies through part-time jobs) and good performance in their previous studies. It must be evident that a successful degree can be achieved in one year at the latest. 
Please submit an application (CV, overview of grades, short letter of motivation (max. 1 page)) to the International Office (Ms. Annika Klein, Coordinator International Programs, annika.klein(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de), explaining why you need funding and how you have financed your studies to date.

ATTENTION: Cannot be combined with other DAAD grants. Can be combined with a part-time job (monthly gross income + monthly funding installment = max 1548€). Can be combined with other scholarships up to a total amount of 992€.

• Scholarship for more equal opportunities

For scholarship holders with special challenges during their studies (e.g. refugees, people with disabilities or people with chronic illnesses, people with special care situations for children and people in need of care) there is the scholarship for more equal opportunities . These grants are usually awarded for a maximum of one semester (as of summer semester 2025: €1000 in total) and can be applied for at the International Office.

Please submit an informal application (CV, short letter of motivation (max. 1 page), proof of special challenge) to the International Office (Ms. Annika Klein, Coordinator International Programs, annika.klein(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de), explaining why you need funding.

ATTENTION: Cannot be combined with other DAAD funding. Can be combined with a part-time job (monthly gross income + monthly funding rate = max 1548€). Can be combined with other scholarships up to a total amount of 992€.

• A further overview of funding opportunities and scholarship programs can be found in theScholarship database of the DAAD.

Studying in Master's programs

The opportunities for funding foreign students in Master's programs are better than for students in Bachelor's programs. In particular, scholarships from various funding institutions are more likely to be available for Master's programs. 
The DAAD scholarship database provides an overview of the various funding opportunities and scholarship programs.