University of Wuppertal

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NRWege Study Programme Scholarships

NRWege ins Studium - Scholarships for international students with a refugee background

Through the NRWege ins Studium programme, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports international applicants with refugee experience in preparing for their studies at the University of Wuppertal.

The university offers five-month scholarships for the period August 2023 to December 2023 in the form of full scholarships (934.00 EUR per month) or partial scholarships (300.00 EUR per month) with simultaneous receipt of BAföG.

By applying for a scholarship under the NRWege ins Studium programme, applicants agree that their personal data may be processed as part of the programme.

  • Refugee status under residence law
  • Duration of residence in Germany less than 5 years at the time of initial sponsorship within the framework of NRWege ins Studium (NR Pathways to Studies)
  • Admission to the current degree programme on the basis of a foreign higher education entrance qualification
  • Enrolment in a degree programme at Bergische Universität in at least the 3rd semester
  • Good academic performance
  • Financial need

08.08.2023 – 28.08.2023

The application takes place online via the application portal Lime Survey.

The following documents must be uploaded as a PDF in the application portal:

  • Copy of passport and copy of current residence permit
  • Current bank statement from StudiLöwe
  • Letter of motivation (max. one DIN A4 page) why you are applying for a scholarship, on the reasons for your financial need with indication of possible other current or expired sponsorships
  • Current BAföG notification or if applicable, notice of rejection from HSW (BAföG certificate from Studilöwe according to §9 is not sufficient)

NRWege Assumption of Costs for the Preparatory German Courses

NRWege ins Studium - Scholarships for international students with a refugee background

Through the NRWege ins Studium programme, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports international applicants with refugee experience in preparing for their studies at the University of Wuppertal.

There is a fee of 500 EUR per semester for attending the German preparatory course at the University Language Centre. Participants who are eligible for NRWege funding can apply to the International Office for the costs to be covered.

If the course is cancelled prematurely or the participant does not attend regularly, the International Office will cancel the cost coverage and the participant will have to pay the 500 EUR.

  • Refugee status under residence law
  • Duration of residence in Germany less than 5 years at the time of initial sponsorship within the framework of NRWege ins Studium (NR Pathways to Studies)
  • Admission & Enrolment for the preparatory German course

29.04.2024 – 10.05.2024

Application for assumption of costs

Address / Contact

Bergische Universität Wuppertal
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
Abt. International Office

Michael van der Wielen
Building O.06.11
Tel.: +49 (0)202 439 - 5365
E-Mail: vanderwielen[at]uni-wuppertal.de

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