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In 2026 the Otto von Guericke Scholarship will be allocated by the state capital Magdeburg and OVGU Magdeburg for the 24th time. The scholarship of 6.000 Euros is aimed at international students at the university who are studying in bachelor's and master's programmes in the 2026/27 academic year. 

The DAAD award honours one foreign student of OVGU with outstanding academic achievements and exceptional social or intercultural commitment.

Keen to spend a semester abroad with the Erasmus programme but missed the regular application period? No problem, because thanks to the distribution of remaining places, the adventure of a semester abroad is within reach! The application period for remaining places for the summer semester 2027 will open on 1 June. The online application for these places can be submitted until 21 June.

The DAAD provides Fellowships for Graduates, PhDs and Postdocs with projects concerning Green Hydrogen in a foreign country. Gradutes will have to apply until 31st March, PHD Students and Postdocs may apply at any time.

Since Summer of 2024 the International Office is located at the Building 01 (Campus Welcome Center). Please check the pages of the respective employees for their office hours and locations of the appointments. To book an appointment, please use the respective appointment booking tool. Consultations without appointment are unfortunately not possible. You can reach us in Building 01 via the main entrance directly next to the Uni-Porta (at the tram stop "Universität").