BAföG & Financing

The Amt für Ausbildungsförderung (Education Assistance Office, in short BAföG office) advises students of the universities and academies in Leipzig with regard to financial assistance according to the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG).

Your BAföG application

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How to reach us

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More BAföG, more flexible BAföG from winter semester 2024/25

BAföG for international students

BAföG wake-up call

Financial Support

Questions & Answers around BAföG

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BAföG for students over 30

Student Job Office

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BAföG & Financing

05. October 2026

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A Galactic Start to the Winter Term

Welcome (back) to the winter semester 2026/27! Mission: Studies? We’re on board. Student living, affordable and tasty mensa meals, a…

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18. May 2026

BAföG & Financing

Is your BAföG about to end? Secure your continued funding now!

If you are currently receiving BAföG, you should submit your applications as early as possible. Find out in this article…

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08. December 2025

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New Year 2025/26: These are our opening hours and office hours

The year 2025 is drawing to a close. Around Christmas and New Year’s Eve, many of our facilities and services…

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24. September 2025

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Welcome to the Winter Semester 2025/26!

Studentenwerk Leipzig welcomes all new and returning students for the winter semester 2025/26! We offer a wide range of Counselling…

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