Scholarships & funding

During your time at TU Clausthal, there are several ways in which you can either earn money within the university itself or receive other kinds of payment, such as BaföG funding:

BAföG

BAföG

The term BAföG – short for Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz – refers to Germany’s federal law on financial support for education, under which German students can receive funding for the standard duration of their chosen degree program.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Scholarships are offered by various foundations and companies. Unlike BaföG funding, scholarships usually do not need to be paid back.

Student loans & education loans

Student loans & education loans

Student loans and education loans represent an additional means of financing your studies and are available irrespective of whether or not you are receiving BAföG funding.

Student jobs

Student jobs

Known as HiWi jobs in German, student assistant positions are a chance to earn money within the university itself.