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 OVGU offers a variety of support programmes for students, scientists and employees.
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg
International Office
Gebäude 01