As an international student, there are many factors to consider when it comes to financing your studies. Before considering a particular financing option, you should first figure out which options apply to you and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each.
International Office
International degree seeking students
Financing
Studying in a relaxed way is only possible if the financing of your studies is secure. On this page, we show you various options for financing your studies in Germany.
Financing options
Contact
For international students with a residence permit according to §18b AufenthG:
- E-mail: rubiss@rub.de
- Consultation hour: Thursday 2-4 p.m. in SSC building
For international students with a refugee background and EU citizens:
- E-mail: studienfinanzierung@rub.de
- You can find information about the office hours here.
Acute financial emergency?
Then you can submit an application to the Ausländerhilfsfonds e.V.! This can support you in financial emergencies with one-off payments. You can find out how to apply and which documents are required on this website:
International degree seeking students