Except of some further education Master programmes there are no tuition fees charged at UdK Berlin.

In addition to financing through parents and additional income from part-time jobs, applying for scholarships or  "BAföG" (Federal Training Assistance Act) is certainly one of the best-known options for financing.

Under certain conditions, international students can also apply for BAföG. For more information, please contact Studierendenwerk Berlin.
An overview of finanzing and the contact to the Social Counselling Centre of the studierendenWERK Berlin can be found  here

The social counselling service of the studierendenWERK BERLIN offers counselling specifically on all topics of student financing.
https://www.stw.berlin/en/counselling.html

There are also a number of foundations that provide financial support for students. The most well-known are the large party-affiliated or confessional foundations. In addition, there is a wide range of offers sponsored by companies, associations and even individuals. It can be worthwhile to do some detailed research, e.g. with the help of the portal "mystipendium" or stipendiumplus.

Regarding special financing opportunities for international students (e.g. DAAD) , please enquire at our office for International Student Services.

An overview of the possibilities for financial support and funding at the UdK Berlin can be found on the following page:
https://www.udk-berlin.de/service/foerdermoeglichkeiten-an-der-udk-berlin/ [German]

Students should primarily be interested in the UdK's scholarships. Information on these funding opportunities can be found on the following page:
https://www.udk-berlin.de/universitaet/stiftungen-an-der-udk-berlin/ [German]

From 2 September 2024, students who are under 25 years of age, are enrolled in a full-time first degree course and have received one of the following social benefits for the full month prior to starting their studies can
apply for a one-off study start-up grant of 1000 euros via BAföG-Digital.

•     Citizen's allowance and training assistance according to § 27 SGB II
•     Housing benefit
•     Benefits according to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
•     Child supplement (not child benefit)
•     Child and youth welfare benefits (§ 91 SGB VIII)
•     Benefits for living expenses in accordance with § 93 or § 145 Para. 1 SGB XIV
•     Benefits for living expenses (SGB XII - Chapter 3)
•     Basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity (SGB XII - Chapter 4)

You can only apply for study start-up assistance up to the end of the second month of study.

Please note: The BundID is required for the application.

Information on the application procedure can be found here.

From 11 November 2024, 10:00 a.m., financially and socially disadvantaged students will have the opportunity to apply for a ‘grant for successful graduation’ for the winter semester 2024/2025.

This grant is intended to make it easier for students to successfully complete their studies. The financial support can be used for necessary purchases that may arise when completing the degree programme (e.g. for the final thesis). Students can also use this assistance to reduce any employment they may have in order to concentrate better on their degree.The grant is a one-off payment of 1,000 euros. There is no legal entitlement.

All information on the application procedure can be found here:
https://www.stw.berlin/en/counselling/social-counselling-centre/overview-of-financing/one-time-opportunities-for-student-financing/zuschuss.html

The online application for the "Aufstiegsstipendium" - the study grant for experienced professionals - is now open again. Prospective and current students can apply for an advancement scholarship until 2 December 2024.

The scholarship programme of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports skilled workers with vocational training and several years of practical experience in their first academic degree course. Detailed information can be found at https://www.sbb-stipendien.de/aufstiegsstipendium.

In future, they will receive 992 euros per month for full-time study (previously 934 euros) plus 80 euros book allowance (i.e. a total of 1,072 euros) and 3,045 euros per calendar year for part-time study (previously 2,900 euros). The benefits are a lump sum and independent of income.

Applications are possible before the start of the degree programme and up to the end of the second semester. There is no age limit for applications.

The Deutschlandstipendium supports talented and high-achieving students. In addition to outstanding academic and professional achievements, social commitment and special personal achievements are also taken into account when awarding the scholarship.

Information on the Germany Scholarship can be found here.

For students, the Corona Pandemic has meant the loss of many opportunities to earn money.  In order to help UdK students, the "UdK Berlin Solidarity Fund" was set up at studierendenWERK BERLIN. The fund is financed by donations. From it, UdK Berlin students can receive grants for projects, materials, fees, licences and work equipment. These are one-off grants. Students who are enrolled at the Berlin University of the Arts and whose financial situation requires special support are eligible to apply.

The grants will be awarded by the studierendenWERK BERLIN.

Further information on the Solidarity Fund can be found here.