Kempten University Of Applied Sciences - [HS-KEMPTEN], Kempten Im Allgau, Bavaria - Scholarship

Q: What is the maximum funding an Indian student can realistically stack at Kempten?

An Indian Masters student can combine a DAAD Study Scholarship at EUR 934/month with Kemptens one-time Completion Grant of EUR 1,000. That works out to roughly INR 11.2 Lakhs per year plus a INR 96,500 thesis bonus. Federal rules block DAAD stacking with the Deutschlandstipendium, so pick one primary award.

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Updated on - Sep 4, 2026

Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers 10+ scholarship pathways, of which 8+ are accessible to Indian applicants. The mix covers institution-specific stipends, federal awards like the Deutschlandstipendium, and DAAD funding routes. Most awards run EUR 300 to 934 per month plus one-time completion grants.

Standard tuition: EUR 0 for Bavarian state programs, plus EUR 115 semester contribution (INR 11,097). Non-EU English-taught Master’s pay an added EUR 500 service fee (INR 48,250) each semester.
With institutional waiver: Base tuition stays waived under Bavarian state funding; only the EUR 115 contribution and EUR 500 service fee apply.
With scholarship plus waiver: Deutschlandstipendium adds EUR 300/month (INR 28,950), fully offsetting the service fee within one semester.
Next Indian-relevant deadline: 15 January 2026 for Summer 2026 admission, then 31 January 2026 for the Hochschule International Scholarship cycle.

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 EUR = INR 96.50 as of September 2026. Kempten quotes all scholarships in Euros; INR figures shift with FX movement.

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Kempten University of Applied Sciences Scholarships for UG Students
Kempten University of Applied Sciences Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
India-Specific Scholarships at Kempten University of Applied Sciences
Kempten University of Applied Sciences PhD Scholarships
External Government Scholarships
Kempten University of Applied Sciences Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Kempten University of Applied Sciences Scholarships for UG Students

Kempten offers 4 institution-specific scholarships for Bachelor students. All are open to Indian applicants once matriculated, since Bavaria charges no tuition to undergraduates.

Scholarship	Amount (EUR)	Amount (INR)	Eligibility	Deadline
Deutschlandstipendium	300/month for 12 months	INR 28,950/month	Merit-based; all nationalities; from 1st semester onward	Tentative 31 October 2026 (annual cycle)
Hochschule International Scholarship	100 to 300/month	INR 9,650 to INR 28,950/month	Non-EU students, from 2nd semester, GPA 2.5 or better on the German 1.0-5.0 scale	31 January 2026 (Summer), 31 July 2026 (Winter)
Financial Crisis Support	100 to 853/month	INR 9,650 to INR 82,300/month	Documented financial hardship; enrolled students only	Rolling; case-by-case review
Completion Grant	1,000 one-time	INR 96,500 one-time	Final-semester UG students with a clear thesis plan	31 January 2026 and 31 July 2026

Indian UG applicants should note that most Bachelor programs at Kempten need German at A1 for admission and B2 within the first year. English-medium options like International Engineering accept B1 English. This narrows Bachelor scholarship access for fresh Indian applicants unless German is already in place.

Reddit Insight: Indian students on r/germany report the Hochschule International Scholarship pays around EUR 200/month for most winners, with roughly 12-15 non-EU recipients per intake. Applying after finishing Semester 1 with a German-scale GPA below 2.3 lifts the odds noticeably.

Kempten University of Applied Sciences Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

PG students access the same 4 institutional scholarships plus DAAD Master’s funding streams. Kempten’s three English-taught Master’s programs, Corporate Sustainability & Sustainable Finance, Electrical Engineering, and Global Business Development, all qualify.

Scholarship	Amount (EUR)	Amount (INR)	Eligibility	Deadline
Deutschlandstipendium	300/month for 12 months	INR 28,950/month	Top academic record; open to all Master’s programs	Tentative 31 October 2026
Hochschule International Scholarship	100 to 300/month	INR 9,650 to INR 28,950/month	Non-EU Master’s students after 1 semester; strong grades and campus engagement	Tentative 31 July 2026 for Winter 2026/27 cycle
Completion Grant	1,000 one-time	INR 96,500 one-time	Master’s thesis students in the final semester	31 January 2026 or 31 July 2026
DAAD Master’s Study Scholarship	934/month plus travel and insurance	INR 90,100/month plus stipends	Indian graduates with 1+ year work experience; strong academic record	Tentative 31 October 2026 for 2027 intake

Applications for Kempten’s own scholarships open in the online portal once you matriculate. The DAAD track is external and independent; you apply through the DAAD portal well before your intake month.

India-Specific Scholarships at Kempten University of Applied Sciences

Kempten has no exclusive India-only scholarship, but three DAAD tracks specifically target Indian graduates. Applications go through DAAD’s Regional Office in New Delhi.

Scholarship	Amount (EUR)	Amount (INR)	Eligibility	Deadline
DAAD Master’s Scholarship for India	934/month plus health cover and travel	INR 90,100/month	Indian citizens with a Bachelor’s degree; 1 to 2 years work experience preferred	Tentative 31 October 2026 for Winter 2027 intake
DAAD-EPOS (Development-Related)	934/month plus family allowance	INR 90,100/month	Indian graduates from public sector, NGO, or development roles	Tentative August 2026 (course-specific, annual cycle)
KAAD Scholarship (Catholic Academic Exchange)	Full living stipend plus tuition support	INR 86,850+/month equivalent	Indian Catholics or applicants with a Catholic reference letter; Master’s or PhD	Rolling; tentative 30 June 2026 for Winter 2026/27
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship (partner route)	Up to USD 100,000 total for full program	Up to INR 83 Lakhs total (variable)	Indian citizens under 30 with a strong Bachelor’s; needs-cum-merit	Tentative April 2026 for 2026-27 cycle

All routes need an Indian Bachelor’s transcript plus English or German language proof.
DAAD deadlines fall 10 to 12 months before intake, so plan early with your APS certificate ready.
KAAD requires a supporting letter from an Indian Catholic contact person or diocese.

Reddit Insight: DAAD India shortlists roughly 100 Master’s scholars each year across all Germany, with under 20 typically heading to a Bavarian applied-sciences school like Kempten. Indian applicants on r/GermanyStudy who paired 8.0+ CGPA with sector-relevant work experience report the strongest callbacks.

Explore More: Kempten University Overview | Admission Process for Indians

Kempten University of Applied Sciences PhD Scholarships

Kempten, as a Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences), cannot award doctorates directly. PhD candidates enrol through cooperative doctorate agreements with research universities like TU Munich or the University of Ulm.

Scholarship	Amount (EUR)	Amount (INR)	Eligibility	Deadline
DAAD Research Grant for Doctoral Candidates	1,300/month plus health and travel	INR 125,450/month	Indian PhD candidates with a Master’s; strong research proposal	Tentative 30 November 2026 for 2027 start
Cooperative Doctorate Position at Kempten	Salaried research role, roughly 3,200 to 3,800/month gross	INR 3.1 to 3.7 Lakhs/month gross	Doctoral candidate placed with a Kempten research group and a partner university supervisor	Rolling; opens with each vacancy posting
Heinrich Böll Foundation PhD Scholarship	1,350/month plus 100 mobility	INR 130,275/month	Indian PhD candidates in environment, democracy, or gender studies	Tentative 1 March 2026 or 1 September 2026
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung PhD Grant	1,350/month plus research allowance	INR 130,275/month	Indian PhD candidates committed to social-democratic values; social sciences focus	Tentative 30 April 2026

Indian PhD candidates should first confirm a Kempten supervisor willing to co-supervise, then approach the partner research university for enrolment. Funding follows enrolment, not application.

External Government Scholarships

Beyond Kempten’s own awards, six German federal and EU-backed schemes support Indian students at Bavarian universities. These stack legally with the Hochschule International Scholarship as long as total funding stays within DAAD’s monthly cap.

Scholarship	Amount (EUR)	Amount (INR)	Level	Deadline
DAAD Master’s Study Scholarship	934/month	INR 90,100/month	Master’s	Tentative 31 October 2026
DAAD-EPOS Development Master’s	934/month plus family allowance	INR 90,100/month	Master’s, development-focused	Tentative August 2026 (course-specific)
Deutschlandstipendium (federal share)	300/month	INR 28,950/month	UG and PG	Tentative 31 October 2026
Erasmus+ Mobility Grant	350 to 750/month	INR 33,775 to INR 72,375/month	Exchange semester within EU partner unis	Tentative 15 March 2026 for Winter 2026/27
Studienstiftung (German Academic Scholarship Foundation)	300 to 812/month plus travel	INR 28,950 to INR 78,360/month	UG and PG top merit; nomination-based	Tentative 1 March 2026 (nomination route)
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung	934/month plus research allowance	INR 90,100/month	PG and PhD; politically active applicants	Tentative 15 July 2026

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Kempten University of Applied Sciences Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the maximum funding an Indian student can realistically stack at Kempten?

Ans. An Indian Master’s student can combine a DAAD Study Scholarship at EUR 934/month with Kempten’s one-time Completion Grant of EUR 1,000. That works out to roughly INR 11.2 Lakhs per year plus a INR 96,500 thesis bonus. Federal rules block DAAD stacking with the Deutschlandstipendium, so pick one primary award.

Ques. When should Indian applicants apply for Kempten scholarships?

Ans. Institutional awards like the Hochschule International Scholarship open after you enrol, with cycle deadlines on 31 January and 31 July every year. External DAAD tracks open 10 to 12 months before the intake, so Winter 2027 applicants should aim for October to November 2026 submission.

Ques. How does the Deutschlandstipendium application work at Kempten?

Ans. Deutschlandstipendium runs annually, with Kempten opening its portal each summer for October selection. Applicants submit academic transcripts, a CV, and a short essay covering social engagement and career plans. Half of the EUR 300 comes from private sponsors, half from the federal government, and it does not need repayment.

Ques. Do Kempten scholarships cover monthly rent in Kempten im Allgau?

Ans. Yes, mostly. Student rent in the city runs EUR 280 to 360/month (INR 27,020 to INR 34,740). A Deutschlandstipendium alone covers rent; a DAAD Study Scholarship at EUR 934/month covers rent, groceries, and health insurance with a buffer left over.

Ques. What GPA do Indian applicants need for Kempten’s Hochschule International Scholarship?

Ans. Kempten uses the German 1.0 to 5.0 grading scale, where 1.0 is the best. The scholarship favours applicants holding a running GPA of 2.3 or better after their first semester. That roughly matches a 75 percent or 8.0 CGPA from an Indian Bachelor’s degree. Social engagement and financial need boost weaker academic scores.