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).

Department for Grants

Application Forms and Information

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

BAföG for international students

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Your BAföG Counsellors

BAföG wake-up call

Financial Support

Questions & Answers around BAföG

Study Abroad with BAföG

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BAföG for students over 30

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BAföG & Financing

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02. July 2025

BAföG & Financing

BAföG Satisfaction Survey: What Leipzig students say

How satisfied are you with the BAföG office? We wanted to know and over 1,300 Leipzig students took part in…

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14. May 2025

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Welcome to the Summer Semester 2025!

Studentenwerk Leipzig welcomes all new and returning students for the summer semester 2025! We offer a wide range of advice…

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08. May 2025

BAföG & Financing

BAföG tip: Apply for further funding now!

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

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06. May 2025

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Looking back: This was the 2025 Information Day for prospective international students

The information day for prospective international students took place on 30 April. Under the title ‘Start Your Studies’, around 160…

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