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Germany scholarships for Nepali students

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Public universities in Germany charge little or no tuition for most programmes, so scholarships mostly help with living costs. Check each scholarship's own rules, because deadlines and eligibility differ.

Where to search

  • DAAD scholarship database: the German Academic Exchange Service lists scholarship types and matching offers for international students. This is the first place to look.
  • Foundations and organisations: the DAAD says international students can also apply to party-related foundations and business-affiliated institutions. Each has its own rules.
  • Your university: ask the International Office what awards or support it offers for international students.

What a scholarship changes for your visa

  • Visa fee: students with a publicly funded scholarship, such as a DAAD scholarship, are exempt from the €75 visa fee at the German Embassy in Kathmandu.
  • Proof of money: a scholarship can count as one way to show your living costs. See our cost guide for the options the embassy accepts.
  • Health insurance: it is still required, and the embassy asks for it after your visa is approved.

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Common questions

Where can I find scholarships for study in Germany?
The DAAD scholarship database is the main official place to search. International students can also apply to party-related foundations and business-affiliated institutions.
Do scholarship students pay the German visa fee in Kathmandu?
Students with a publicly funded scholarship, such as a DAAD scholarship, are exempt from the visa fee. Others pay €75 in cash in Nepali rupees.
Does a scholarship replace the blocked account?
A scholarship is one of the ways to prove you can pay your living costs. The Kathmandu embassy lists a blocked account as not mandatory but possibly requested.
Do I still need health insurance with a scholarship?
Yes. Health insurance is required to study in Germany. The embassy asks for it after your visa is approved.

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