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How much monthly living stipend would I receive under the SBW Berlin Scholarship?

02 Nov 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 2 min read
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The SBW Berlin Scholarship typically offers a monthly living stipend of EUR 480 to help cover basic living expenses. It also covers tuition fees, a furnished room in a shared student apartment, and a travel allowance. BAföG recipients typically get only a book allowance instead. Check the official page.

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The SBW Berlin Scholarship gives a monthly stipend of EUR 480 (approx INR 51,197) to help cover basic living expenses. It is one part of a broad package, and the stipend changes if you also receive BAföG.

Benefits Under the Scholarship

BenefitDetails
Tuition feesFull coverage; if fees exceed the national average, you may need to pay the remaining amount
AccommodationA furnished room in a shared student apartment for the entire scholarship duration
Monthly living stipendEUR 480 per month (approx INR 51,197)
Travel allowanceUp to EUR 500 (approx INR 53,330) for travel within Europe or up to EUR 1,000 (approx INR 1.07 L) from outside Europe, for the journey to Berlin and the return trip after graduation
Funding durationA minimum of 30 days and up to 48 months, depending on the standard duration of the study program

BAföG, Work and Other Support

  • Recipients of BAföG are eligible only for a flat-rate book allowance of up to EUR 100 per month (approx INR 10,666) instead of the full stipend.
  • Taking up part-time jobs is generally not approved while you hold the scholarship.
  • Scholars also get project meetings, workshops, mentoring, advisory support after graduation and access to a network of current and past scholars.

My Advice

Check the stipend and BAföG rules before you plan your budget, because the two do not combine. Since part-time work is generally not approved, confirm all conditions on the official scholarship page.

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