OpenFieldUniversity of Siegen International Student Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based award funded by the university and regional engineering corporations for top incoming international master’s students in STEM and media technologies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding undergraduate academic record (equivalent to German grade 1.6 or better)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall or German TestDaF 4 depending on degree track
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, detailed transcript of records with grading scale, and letter of motivation
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university lecturers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €400 per month (€4,800/year) stipend plus access to industrial mentor network in South Westphalia
- Application fee
- €75 (uni-assist fee)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition across North Rhine-Westphalia public universities; semester fee approx. €290 covers state-wide transit pass
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Siegen documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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