If you are studying for a degree at Hochschule Worms, you can find information about funding and scholarships here.

There are several ways to fund your studies. These include:

• Funding from Worms University of Applied Sciences
• DAAD grants and scholarships
• Rhineland-Palatinate Scholarship Programme
• BAföG
• Scholarships from foundations
• Employment opportunities

You can find scholarships from various foundations at mystipendium.de.

If you are studying at Hochschule Worms, you can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium. Each year, the scholarship selection committee selects a number of scholarship recipients. The number depends on the number of sponsors.

Recipients receive 300 euros per month, usually for two semesters. Depending on the conditions, the scholarship may cover the entire standard duration of study.

Both international and German students are eligible to apply. The scholarship is available to students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Further information about the Deutschlandstipendium

German and international students pursuing a degree can also apply for funding administered directly by the university admissions office.

For further information, please contact Carmen Kramp-Kola:

Telephone: +49 6241 509-291
Email: kramp-kola@hs-worms.de

Further information about funding at Worms University of Applied Sciences

BAföG is a German scheme that provides financial support for students. International students can also receive BAföG if they meet certain criteria.

If you wish to study for a degree at Hochschule Worms, check whether any of the following conditions apply to you:

• You are an international student who qualifies for asylum.
• You are an international student with a parent or spouse who is a German citizen and you have permanent residence.
• Your parents have worked in Germany for the past three years and are still working there.
• You have been working in Germany for the past five years.

If you think you meet the requirements, please contact the BAföG office. The staff there can explain the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Daniela Augustin-Schmidt
Telephone: +49 6241 509-183
Email: augustin@hs-worms.de

Rita Kollmann-Ivanov
Telephone: +49 6241 509-184
Email: kollmann-ivanov@hs-worms.de

Simone Knobloch
Telephone: +49 6241 509-309
Email: knobloch@hs-worms.de

You can work whilst studying in Worms to help fund your studies. Your right to work depends on your visa and the duration of your studies in Germany.

You can work during the semester or during semester breaks. The original information states that international students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year under Section 16(3) of the German Residence Act.

For help finding a job, you can contact the employment office in Worms:

Employment Office
, Liebenauerstraße 15, Worms
Telephone: +49 6131 248 777

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 12.00 pm
; Thursday, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm

Federal Employment Agency: Information for international students

You can also search for jobs via the Career Centre’s online job board.

The AStA, the General Student Committee, may also be able to help you find employers who are looking for staff.