FH Aachen Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most funding connected to FH Aachen is designed for students who are enrolled in a FH Aachen degree programme (typically campus-based in Aachen or Jülich) rather than for standalone online-only courses.

Both exist, but German is the default: FH Aachen notes that “unless it is expressly stated otherwise, the language of instruction is German” across its degree programmes, while some programmes (or parts of programmes) are taught partly or fully in English.

The scholarship story experience can look mixed depending on the programme: Shafiq shared, “For my degree (German program), 90% German, 10% English,” and for his master’s he reported “40% German, 60% English,” which matches the reality that many students use both languages during their studies.

For FH Aachen’s Deutschlandstipendium (FH Scholarship Programme), an age cap is generally not advertised as a requirement; selection is typically based on merit and commitment rather than age. In practice, many Germany-wide scholarship schemes commonly used by FH Aachen students (including Deutschlandstipendium and DAAD-type options) are not built around a strict age limit, though individual programmes can set exceptions.

A safe rule: treat “age limits” as scholarship-specific, not university-wide. Always verify the rules of the exact funding line you’re applying to (Deutschlandstipendium vs. a foundation vs. a government programme).

In general, FH Aachen-connected scholarships (especially Deutschlandstipendium) can apply across fields of study, and some donors/foundations may prioritize certain disciplines. FH Aachen is particularly strong in applied STEM and practice-oriented programmes, alongside business/economics and design-related areas.

Engineering & STEM: Very common for FH Aachen (e.g., engineering, computer science, energy, mobility, industrial production). Shafiq noted his sponsor required “IT-related fields,” which is why he chose Computer Science and later Data Science.

Business: FH Aachen offers business-oriented degrees (including English-language business programmes that require English proof). Scholarships are commonly available for business students as well (Deutschlandstipendium + foundations).

Medicine: FH Aachen is a university of applied sciences, and degree fields like “medicine” (human medicine leading to a Staatsexamen) are typically pursued at universities rather than universities of applied sciences. However, FH Aachen does offer health-related programmes such as Medical Engineering/Medical Technology and Health Sciences. International students are generally eligible to apply to these FH Aachen programmes and to broad scholarships like Deutschlandstipendium if they meet the criteria.

Humanities: Pure humanities programmes are typically more common at traditional universities. If you want a humanities-focused degree, you may need to look beyond FH Aachen or target scholarships that are not tied to a single institution.

Many scholarships used by FH Aachen students are open to international applicants; for example, Deutschlandstipendium is widely run in a way that allows students of any nationality to apply as long as they are (or will be) enrolled at the institution during the award period. Other scholarships (foundations, DAAD, country-based sponsors, etc.) may be restricted by passport, residence, or target regions.

In the FH Aachen recipient story, Shafiq received a fully funded scholarship from a Malaysian sponsor, showing that “who funds you” can be as important as “which university you attend,” especially for international students.

Often yes, depending on the programme language. For German-taught programmes, FH Aachen commonly requires proof like DSH/TestDaF/telc/Goethe/ÖSD at specified levels (and for some application routes, you must already show a minimum level at the application stage). For English-taught or English-heavy programmes, FH Aachen can require IELTS/TOEFL (or equivalent) at programme-specific minimum scores.

The recipient story illustrates the “German path” clearly: Shafiq described an extended language preparation route, including completing a “german B2 exam” and later sitting for a “C1 exam,” and he also warned that even if “Germany is quite English-friendly,” he believed “you need German to survive.”

It depends on the programme. FH Aachen explains that a Numerus Clausus (NC) is an admission restriction mechanism and “is therefore not a grade,” meaning there is usually no fixed minimum grade set in advance; outcomes depend on applicant demand and available places.

A strong academic record plus clear evidence of engagement and initiative is a common pattern. FH Aachen highlights scholarships aimed at students with “very good to good grades” and involvement in social/community activities; Deutschlandstipendium specifically targets high-achieving and dedicated students and also offers networking opportunities on top of the monthly stipend.

Document requirements vary by degree level and whether you apply via uni-assist, but common items for international applicants include: your school-leaving certificate with transcripts/subjects, university transcripts/degree certificates (if applicable), proof of required language skills (German and/or English depending on programme), a CV (tabular format), a passport copy, and certified translations where documents are not originally in German or English; some applicants may also need an APS certificate (e.g., for specific countries) and/or preparatory-college documentation (if applicable).

FH Aachen is a public institution and typically does not charge a separate “FH Aachen application fee” like some private universities do, but costs can still apply in two common places: (1) if you must apply via uni-assist, you pay uni-assist service fees during the application process, and (2) once enrolled, you pay a semester fee/semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) each term (this is not tuition, but covers student services and related fees).