Financing and Protection

The Office for Student Financial Aid at Studierendenwerk Bodensee Seezeit is responsible for processing BAföG applications. All information regarding the application process, deadlines, and required documents can be found on the Studierendenwerk Bodensee Seezeit.

You can download the latest application forms and information sheets from the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research: All application forms.

The free BAföG hotline can help. The hotline number is:
0800-223 63 41

Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The BAföG hotline is provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

Our students' BAföG applications are processed by the BAföG Office of the Studierendenwerk Seezeit Bodensee.

If you have any questions about BAföG, please contact the BAföG Office at Seezeit at: bafoeg@seezeit.com

On the RWU Initiatives and Institutions Day at the start of the semester, there will be a presentation on scholarships as a means of financing your education, which is open to students in all semesters. Be sure to take a look at the presentation slides. 

If you have questions about the application process, you can contact thefollowing university offices:

1. Email stipendien@rwu.de for questions about the 13 major scholarship organizations and, specifically, for support as a first-time college student
2. Career Service for questions about the Germany Scholarship and corporate scholarships
3. International Office for questions regarding scholarships for study abroad or scholarships for international students
4. Deans of the faculties for questions regarding faculty-specific scholarships

The “Deutschland-Stipendium” program, initiated by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, has been offered at our university since the 2011–12 winter semester.

We would like to thank the sponsors of the “Deutschland-Stipendium”:

• JOSEF WAGNER FOUNDATION, Friedrichshafen
• Philipp Jakob Wieland Vocational Training Center, Ulm
• RAFI GmbH & Co. KG, Berg
• Stender GmbH, Wangen
• TWS Netz GmbH, Ravensburg

INFORMATION ON THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS

The number of scholarships to be awarded is determined by a quota set by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and currently stands at 1.5%. The actual number of scholarships to be awarded depends on the sponsors the university has been able to secure.

The scholarship amount is €300 per month, with half covered by the private sponsor and half by the federal government.

The university strives to distribute the scholarships as evenly as possible across all faculties. The sponsors may influence the selection of the degree programs they wish to support. The final selection of degree programs to be funded also depends on the applications received. The Scholarship Selection Committee decides on the awarding of scholarships, with the sponsors serving in an advisory capacity.

The scholarship is awarded for one year at a time. After that, the sponsor decides whether to extend their support, and the university assesses whether the scholarship recipient’s academic performance still meets the eligibility criteria.

For more information and FAQs about the Germany Scholarship, visit:
Germany Scholarship

Applications for a Germany Scholarship at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences are accepted only for the winter semester. Applications for the Germany Scholarship for the 2026/27 winter semester will be accepted from September 28, 2026, through October 16, 2026 .

Applications are submitted via the MobilityOnline portal.
The link to the application will be available online starting September 28, 2026: https://www.service4mobility.com/europe/BewerbungServlet?identifier=RAVENSB01&kz_bew_pers=S&kz_bew_art=IN&aust_prog=DTL_STIP&sprache=de

Please direct any questions to:birgit.demuth@rwu.de

Applications that are not submitted by the deadline or in the required format cannot be considered in the selection process.

THEFOLLOWINGDOCUMENTS AREREQUIRED:

• Astatement of purpose ofno more than 2 pages
• Aresume in table format
• A certificate ofeligibility for university admission; for foreign certificates, a translation that is transferable to the German system
• For applicants to the master’s program, a certificate of a first university degree and, if applicable, additional academic transcripts in accordance with the admission and selection requirements for the master’s program
• Evidence of academic achievements to date
• If applicable, internship and employment certificates, as well as proof of special awards and prizes, other skills, and additional extracurricular activities.

If the application documents are not written in German or English, an officially certified translation into German must be included.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS

The number of scholarships to be awarded is determined by a quota set by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and is based on the number of sponsors.

The scholarship amount is €300 per month, with half of this amount provided by the private sponsor and half by the federal government.

The university strives to distribute the scholarships as evenly as possible across all faculties. Sponsors may influence the selection of degree programs they wish to support. The final selection of degree programs to be funded also depends on the applications received. The Scholarship Selection Committee decides on the awarding of scholarships, with the sponsors serving in an advisory capacity.

The scholarship is awarded for one year at a time. After that, the sponsor decides whether to extend their support, and the university reviews whether the scholarship recipient’s academic performance still meets the eligibility criteria.

Further information and FAQs about the Germany Scholarship:
http://www.deutschland-stipendium.de/de/1625.php

Yes, but please note that, for insurance reasons, as a full-time student, you are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic term. During breaks from classes—that is, during semester breaks or while on an internship—this restriction does not apply. During these periods, you may work as much as you like, provided you comply with applicable labor and safety laws.

Please note that if you take on employment during a leave of absence (e.g., a voluntary internship), you are subject to social security contributions as usual. This means you are treated like a regular employee for both social security and income tax purposes. You are therefore not permitted to work as a working student during a leave of absence, as the working student privilege does not apply in this case.  

In addition to regular part-time and temporary jobs, there is the option of working as a working student at a company. With a working student job, you earn more than someone in a “minor employment” position, but you have the advantage of paying significantly lower social security contributions. Only pension insurance contributions are deducted from your salary. Since your studies always come first, even with a working student job, your weekly working hours may not exceed 20 hours. A special provision allows you to work more during semester breaks.

What are the benefits of a work-study position?

• Valuable hands-on experience
• Higher pay with fewer deductions
• Potential for continued employment, e.g., after the internship semester 

The online portal Campus-Jäger has compiled detailed information about working student positions: What is a working student?

The Internship Office

• advises and supports students with all questions and concerns regarding the practical study semester, which must be completed during their studies.
• On behalf of the university, it is responsible for approving contracts with internship sites and recognizing the internships.
• advises and supports the respective internship sites.

The schedule for the practical semesters varies and is specified in the respective Study Program Ordinance (SPO). Students must have earned at least 70 credits from Study Phase I (SPO § 40).

In the Practice Office’s Moodle course, you will find positions where students have previously worked. You can also search for positions on your own. Please note that the work must involve social work activities. Recognition is granted upon the Practice Office’s signing of the internship and goal agreement.

Practicum sites are training partners of the university. They are generally institutions in the social and health care sectors, vocational training institutions, public or private welfare organizations, federal, state, county, and municipal agencies, associations, and their regional offices and administrative bodies.

According to the Academic Regulations, the internship semester generally lasts 24 weeks, but no fewer than 20 weeks (SPO § 40). Specifically, this means 100 days of practical work based on standard working hours for full-time employees, plus 9 days of study.

That depends on various factors, such as the country, the industry, and the company where the internship is taking place. In some countries, such as Germany, there are legal regulations governing internship compensation. In other countries, there are no such regulations, and compensation depends on individual agreements between the intern and the employer.

In some industries, internships tend to be unpaid—such as in the creative sector or journalism—while in other industries, such as engineering or IT, interns are often paid.

It is therefore important to research the compensation for internships in the relevant industry and country in advance. Trade unions, professional associations, or job portals can often provide further assistance in this regard.