OpenFieldUniversity of Passau International Student Merit Award
Merit-based scholarship funded through the Bavarian State Ministry to support talented international master's and doctoral scholars at the University of Passau.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree equivalent to German grade 2.2 or higher
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Letter of motivation detailing research interests and academic progress
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €850 to €1,000 per month (€10,200 to €12,000 per year)
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition (tuition-free Bavarian public university)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Passau documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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