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BAFöG abroad

Information on BAFöG abroad
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Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

As part of your financial planning, you should check if you are entitled to BAFöG abroad. There may also be an opportunity for students who did not meet the requirements to qualify for BAFöG in Germany but were really close. However, it always depends on the country you choose, among other things.

  • Requirements
    • the degree is beneficial to your study according to the level of education (confirmation from the university required)
    • at least part of your credits can be transferred
    • sufficient language skills
    • enrollment at the foreign university as a full-time student is guaranteed
    • training abroad must begin within the maximum funding period
  • Funding period
    1. Within the European Union and in Switzerland, training at vocational schools, technical colleges offering at least two-year programs, advanced technical colleges, academies, and universities may be funded from the start of the program until the foreign qualification is obtained.
    2. Study abroad stays as part of cross-border cooperation between a domestic and one or more foreign educational institutions may be funded for the duration of the respective stays abroad.
    3. Study periods abroad undertaken as part of a domestic education program outside the EU are eligible for funding for a duration of one year or, if there are special reasons, for a maximum of two and a half years; if they take place within the EU or Switzerland, this restriction does not apply.

    The semester abroad is not counted toward the maximum funding period.

    Minimum duration: Funding is provided only if study stays last at least 6 months (exception: university cooperation programs, at least 12 weeks) and internships last at least 3 months in a single country.

  • Services
    • Subsidy for living expenses
    • Travel expenses (1x to and back)
    • Health insurance surcharge (possibly with private health insurance)
    • for required tuition fees (need proof) up to 4,600 euros for a maximum of one year
  • Further information
  • Responsible offices for training support for studying abroad

    You can find the responsible offices for training support for studying abroad at: http://www.das-neue-bafoeg.de/de/441.php?et=#dtlExternal link