Financing your studies
Your finances firmly under control
Financing your studies is an important aspect of your academic career. At Coburg University of Applied Sciences, we support you in overcoming your financial challenges. Whether through scholarships, BAföG, student loans or part-time jobs – we offer you comprehensive information and advice to help you find the right solution for your situation. Discover the various options and focus on the essentials: Your studies and your future.
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More InformationBafög
The Studierendenwerk Oberfranken is responsible for applying for BAföG, not Coburg University of Applied Sciences. Here you will find all the important contact details and information about your BAföG application.
If you have any questions about your BAföG entitlement, please contact the Studierendenwerk Oberfranken directly. Additional information on BAföG is available from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The BAföG calculator at www.bafoeg-rechner.de gives you an initial estimate of your possible BAföG benefits. You can fill out applications conveniently online at www.bafoeg-bayern.de.
Student loans
In addition to BAföG, there are a variety of support options and loans for students.
- The Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts has compiled a list of funding opportunities.
- The German Student Union also provides a good overview
- The Center for Higher Education Development (CHE) regularly conducts a student loan test and compares student loans and education funds.
Financial emergencies
If you suddenly find yourself in a financial emergency as a student, the Hochschulverein Coburg e.V. will help you quickly and unbureaucratically with an interest-free bridging loan. If you have financial difficulties, you can contact the Student Advisory Service directly for support.
Scholarships
Although applying for a scholarship requires commitment and time from students, it also offers valuable experience and, if successful, numerous benefits. The financial support varies depending on the foundation – from one-off grants for books to monthly payments. Here you will find an overview of the most important scholarships available to you.
Germany Scholarship
The Germany Scholarship gives Coburg University of Applied Sciences the opportunity to provide financial support to particularly committed students and to enable them to make intensive contact with company practice. To this end, we acquire scholarships from companies, institutions and private individuals. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research adds the same amount for each scholarship of 150 euros per month. This enables us to support some of our students with 300 euros per month for two semesters.
When selecting scholarship holders, we attach great importance to outstanding school or academic achievements, extracurricular commitment and personal and family circumstances. Special achievements and practical experience also play a role. You can apply for a Deutschlandstipendium from mid-December to the end of January. Further information and the application documents can be found in the student portal at Coburg University of Applied Sciences (access only with log-in).
For companies - Become a sponsor
Thanks to the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship, young students have been receiving additional funding every month since April 2022, making their studies much easier. You too can become part of the community of sponsors from companies, private individuals or foundations. Support students and draw inspiration from them. Inspire enthusiasm for your company with your interest in combining theory and practice and recruit young talent.
Laura Dorst will be happy to answer any questions by e-mail: deutschlandstipendium@hs-coburg.de.
These companies and institutions support our Germany Scholarship 2023/2024
- BAURCONSULT Architects Engineers
- bayme vbm e.V.
- Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg
- CPM GmbH Company for project management
- Feintechnik GmbH Eisfeld
- FTE automotive GmbH
- GE Additives
- Glen Dimplex Germany GmbH
- GOLDBECK Ost GmbH
- HABA FAMILYGROUP
- HEINZ-GLAS GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Coburg University Association
- HUK-COBURG VVaG
- IBC SOLAR AG
- Coburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce
- KAPP NILES GmbH & Co KG
- KOINOR Horst Müller Foundation
- LABOKLIN GmbH & Co KG
- marcapo GmbH
- Raab Baugesellschaft mbH & Co KG
- Rainer Markgraf Foundation
- Coburg-Lichtenfels Savings Bank
- TenneT TSO GmbH
- Business development agency of the city of Coburg mbH
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More InformationOskar Karl Forster Scholarship
The Bavarian State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts provides Coburg University of Applied Sciences with funds from the estate of Consul Oskar-Karl Forster for grants to purchase books and learning materials for talented and needy students. Needy students can receive a one-off grant of between 100 and a maximum of 500 euros to purchase books or other learning materials. Only students who are at least in their second semester at a Bavarian university are eligible for financial aid. Students who receive BAföG, but also students whose income is at this level, are considered “needy” for the purposes of the scholarship. Corresponding proof must be submitted with the application.
You can find further information and the application documents in the student portal at Coburg University of Applied Sciences (access only with log-in).
State organizations for the promotion of gifted children
There are 13 state foundations for the promotion of gifted students in Germany. These foundations award scholarships and support their scholarship holders with extensive accompanying programs such as seminars, mentoring projects and networking events. The selection criteria for admission to the funding organizations are, in particular, talent, commitment and need. The funding programmes are aimed at German and EU-European students as well as foreign students who have a permanent residence perspective within the meaning of § 8 BAföG and who are enrolled at a state or state-recognized university. You can find more information on the requirements in § 8 BAföG. The application deadlines vary – please check them on the website of the respective Begabtenförderungswerk.
The Coburg University of Applied Sciences also uses the right to nominate students for the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes and the Max Weber Program Bavaria and nominates students twice a year who belong to the top group in a long-term comparison. You can also apply yourself or be nominated by people from the university teaching staff throughout the year. Further information is available from our student advisory service.
Bavarian Elite Academy
The Bavarian Elite Academy offers a comprehensive educational program to high-achieving students at Bavarian universities. It takes place over four semesters during the lecture-free period and is aimed at students from all fields of study, but preferably engineering, natural sciences and economics. The Bavarian Elite Academy is a foundation of the Bavarian economy. In order to be accepted into the Bavarian Elite Academy, a multi-stage application process must be completed. Further information can be found on the website of the Bavarian Elite Academy.
Advancement scholarship
Anyone who has successfully completed vocational training, has subsequently worked for a total of at least two years and can demonstrate particular professional achievements can apply for an advancement scholarship. It is aimed at students who have gained several years of professional experience before starting their studies or who have made their way to university via further professional training to become a technician, master craftsman or comparable qualifications. Unlike many other scholarship programs, the “Aufstiegsstipendium” therefore has no age limit for applications. The program is part of the German government’s “Advancement through Education” qualification initiative. The funding programme is aimed at German and EU-European students as well as foreign students who have a permanent residence perspective within the meaning of § 8 BAföG and who are enrolled at a state or state-recognized university. You can find more information on the requirements in § 8 BAföG. Further information on the advancement scholarship is available from the Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung.
Scholarships for international students
The Coburg University of Applied Sciences does not offer general scholarships for students with financial difficulties.
However, international students are encouraged to explore external funding opportunities offered by various organizations in Germany. One of the most important sources is the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), which offers a wide range of scholarships and funding programs for international students. You can find more information at: www.daad.de.
