The Avicenna Studienwerk (a German scholarship programme) supports Muslim students and doctoral candidates. If you want to apply, the application phases matter most, because funding is not open all year round. This overview shows what the website confirmed in October 2026, which details are missing and how to proceed in a sensible way.
Short answer: According to its own website, the Avicenna Studienwerk supports high-achieving and socially committed Muslim students and doctoral candidates in all fields. Support consists of a monthly scholarship and a study cost allowance. The application portal was closed in October 2026, and the next application phase starts in January 2027 according to the website (Last updated: October 2026).
Key points at a glance
- Target group according to the website: high-achieving and socially committed Muslim students and doctoral candidates in all fields.
- Support includes a monthly scholarship and a study cost allowance.
- According to the website, study stays abroad, conferences, internships and language courses abroad are also supported.
- As of October 2026 the application portal was closed. The next phase starts in January 2027.
- The homepage gives neither amounts nor grade limits, age limits or the selection process.
- According to the website, an application hotline is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 pm.
Who can apply?
The website describes the target group with three features: Muslim background, high academic performance and social commitment. The support is aimed at students and doctoral candidates in all fields. The homepage does not restrict funding to certain subjects or types of university. For formal requirements, such as the stage of study, grade average and age limit, the homepage refers to the application documents.
Because these details are missing, the question of eligibility is one to clarify directly. A short call to the hotline shows whether your profile fits before you spend time on an application.
Application phases and how to apply
| Point | Status according to the website | What to do with it |
|---|---|---|
| Current phase | Application portal closed (as of October 2026) | No application through the portal at the moment |
| Next phase | Starts in January 2027 | Check the date on the website before it starts |
| Application route | Subpage “Zur Bewerbung” (apply) of the website | Prepare documents and questions in advance |
| Hotline | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 pm | Ask about target group and process |
The table shows that no portal is open at the moment. Anyone who wants to apply in January 2027 has time to prepare. Use the waiting period to gather documents and to ask questions. The guide how to apply for scholarships (in German) explains what selection committees look for.
What the support includes according to the website
The website names two elements: a monthly scholarship and a study cost allowance. In addition, study stays abroad, conferences, internships and language courses abroad are supported. The homepage does not give the amount of each element, how long the support lasts, or whether income is taken into account. These points matter because they determine how the support fits with BAföG or other income.
If you want to include the support in your financial planning, wait for the amount confirmed by the Studienwerk in writing. Until then, every calculation remains an assumption. For how a scholarship and BAföG fit together, see BAföG 2026: Eligibility, Amount and Repayment Explained.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be Muslim to apply?
The homepage describes the target group as Muslim students and doctoral candidates. It does not say whether exceptions are possible. The binding answer comes from the application hotline or from the application subpage.
Can I apply as a doctoral candidate?
Yes. The website explicitly names doctoral candidates as a target group, in all fields. The application subpage shows which documents apply to doctoral candidates and whether the process differs from the student programme.
What happens if I miss a phase?
You then have to wait for the next phase, which the website says starts in January 2027. Plan with the date that the website shows when you apply, and check it on the homepage beforehand.
Are stays abroad funded?
According to the website, yes: study stays, conferences, internships and language courses abroad are part of the support. The homepage does not give the amount or conditions for these extras, so ask the hotline directly.
How high is the support?
The homepage gives no amounts. If you take a figure from a comparison portal, check its date and source, because such figures go out of date quickly. Only what the Studienwerk confirms to you is binding.
What to do now
- Note the next application phase in January 2027 and check the date again on the website in January.
- Clarify with the hotline whether your situation fits the target group, and ask which documents you need.
- Adjust your financial plan once the Studienwerk has confirmed the amounts in writing.
- Look at other scholarships in parallel so that you are not dependent on one decision.
Related guides
- scholarships overview (in German)
- how to apply for scholarships (in German)
- BAföG 2026: Eligibility, Amount and Repayment Explained
- Studying Without BAföG: Your Funding Options
- PhD funding options (in German)
Sources: Avicenna Studienwerk, homepage (accessed October 2026)
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
