As part of the DAAD funded scholarship program STIBET III – Matching Funds, the International Psychoanalytic University Berlin is thrilled to announce the implementation of two scholarships for new international students demonstrating academic excellence.

The scholarships are available for students beginning the MA Psychology study course with a clinical focus or MA Psychology focusing on Organisation – Transformation Processes in Work, Society and Environment in winter semester 2022/2023, and who obtained their bachelor's degree outside of Germany.

With partial funds by the DAAD through funding from the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and a substantial grant from the Foundation to Promote University Psychoanalysis, the two individual scholarships will stretch over a duration of 12 months (01.10.22-30.09.23) and will each amount to a monthly sum of €830, which approximately covers the monthly tuition fee at the IPU Berlin.

Applicants are required to:

• Candidates must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree (BA or BSc) – or, alternatively, be in the final phase of obtaining one. This degree must qualify the individual for the MA Psychology study course with a clinical focus (English Track) or the MA Psychology focusing on Organisation at the IPU Berlin.
• Candidates must prove excellent academic achievements (1,0-1,5) from their bachelor’s degree by providing a degree certificate/diploma. In the event that the candidate is about to finish a bachelor’s degree, a transcript of records will suffice.

For more information on eligibility, please see the downloads at the bottom of this page.

Exclusion Criteria:

• All students previously enrolled at the IPU Berlin
• Candidates who solely hold a German citizenship
• Candidates whose application and qualifications for the MA Psychology study course with a clinical focus (English track) or the MA Psychology focusing on Organization is deemed as insufficient, as determined by the Admission’s Office of the IPU Berlin
• Candidates who acquired their university entrance qualification or bachelor’s degree in Germany
• Candidates who have consecutively resided in Germany during the previous five years
• Candidates who are currently receiving other scholarships, domestically or abroad

The foremost criterion taken into consideration while choosing amongst otherwise eligible candidates is excellent academic achievements (1,0-1,5). Should candidates possess the same level of academic excellence, the following pre-determined criteria – in this given order – will further apply:

1. Letter of motivation
2. Individuals belonging to the first generation within their family to initiate an academic career
3. Social engagement / voluntary activities