AMICUS grant program
Funding for international Bachelor's students
International Bachelor's students with good academic grades can receive a one-time financial AMICUS grant from the International Office of Fachhochschule Dortmund - University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Students who have earned at least 20 ECTS points within one semester at Fachhochschule Dortmund, can apply for this grant. In addition, you must have participated in a perspective interview. After your enrollment, you will find the current announcement on the intranet of Fachhochschule Dortmund.
Graduation scholarships for Bachelor's and Master's students
Support during the graduation period
International students who are in need of financial assistance to complete their studies can apply for a graduation grant at the International Office. These funds are provided to universities by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA). The graduation grant is intended to make it easier for international students to complete their studies. After your enrollment, you will find the current announcement on the intranet of Fachhochschule Dortmund.
Scholarships for refugees "NRWege ins Studium"
As part of the program „NRWege ins Studium“ – Unterstützung von Studierenden mit Fluchterfahrung an Hochschulen in Nordrhein-Westfallen“ of the Ministry of Culture and Science (MKW) of North Rhine-Westphalia, the International Office of Fachhochschule Dortmund awards scholarships to students with a refugee background who can present proof of good to very good academic performance.
The scholarship program is for students with a refugee background who have taken up, are continuing or would like to complete their studies in Germany and is open to applicants from all study programs who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification abroad.
Study start scholarships for international students with a refugee background
Jennifer Bühsing
- +49 231 91129795
As of 01.10.2021, the following opening hours will apply for advising prospective students and students:
Monday: 09.30 to 12.30 - Appointment consultation hours*
Wednesday: 09.30 to 12.30 - Appointment consultation hours*
* An appointment must be made in advance, stating the request, by telephone or e-mail, with the appropriate person in charge.
Please note that an FFP2 or medical mask must be worn for the personal consultation appointment, even if the minimum distance can be maintained.
Study scholarships for international students with a refugee background
Jennifer Bühsing
- +49 231 91129795
As of 01.10.2021, the following opening hours will apply for advising prospective students and students:
Monday: 09.30 to 12.30 - Appointment consultation hours*
Wednesday: 09.30 to 12.30 - Appointment consultation hours*
* An appointment must be made in advance, stating the request, by telephone or e-mail, with the appropriate person in charge.
Please note that an FFP2 or medical mask must be worn for the personal consultation appointment, even if the minimum distance can be maintained.
Study Graduation scholarships for international students with a refugee background
Jennifer Bühsing
- +49 231 91129795
As of 01.10.2021, the following opening hours will apply for advising prospective students and students:
Monday: 09.30 to 12.30 - Appointment consultation hours*
Wednesday: 09.30 to 12.30 - Appointment consultation hours*
* An appointment must be made in advance, stating the request, by telephone or e-mail, with the appropriate person in charge.
Please note that an FFP2 or medical mask must be worn for the personal consultation appointment, even if the minimum distance can be maintained.
Scholarships for students who have been affected by the war in Ukraine
Fachhochschule Dortmund, University of Applied Sciences and Arts, awards 2 scholarships of a sponsor to students who have been affected by the war in Ukraine and thus need financial support during their studies. The application is possible for Ukrainian and Russian students.
Update: The application process has ended for the year 2023. Two students were selected as recipients of the scholarship. Thus, it is no longer possible to apply. There might be a new call for applications at the beginning of 2024. We will keep you up to date. Thank you for your understanding.
DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements and social commitment of international students
DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements and social commitment of international students
For several years now, Fachhochschule Dortmund has annually awarded a monetary prize, the so-called DAAD Prize(Opens in a new tab) , to an international student with an outstanding academic performance and remarkable social commitment. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides these funds to the universities, financed by funds from the German Federal Foreign Office (AA). After your enrollment, you will find the current announcement on the intranet of Fachhochschule Dortmund.
DAAD scholarship database for international students
Additional information
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Frauke Albrecht, Dipl.-Sozialpäd.
- +49 231 91129795
Office hours without appointment:
Wednesday: 09.30 am to 12.30 pm
Appointment consultation hours:
Thursday: 01.00 pm to 04.00 pm
Sandra Bolesch, M.Sc.
- +49 231 91129795
Sprechzeiten, nur nach vorheriger Terminabsprache!
Mittwoch: 9.30 bis 12.30 Uhr
Donnerstag: 14.00 bis 15.00 Uhr
Ein Termin ist vorab, unter Angabe des Anliegens, telefonisch oder per E-Mail zu vereinbaren. Bitte beachten Sie, dass für den persönlichen Beratungstermin eine FFP2 oder eine medizinische Maske zu tragen ist, auch wenn der Mindestabstand eingehalten werden kann.
Aleksandra Wojciechowska, M.A.
- +49 231 91129795
Currently no office hours