The LEONARDO DA VINCI programme is part of the EU Lifelong Learning Programme. University graduates participating in internships abroad within Europe for a length of time from 13 to 26 weeks are given financial support in the amount of 500-1,000 Euros per month, depending on the cost of living in the guest country.

Website of the LEONARDO-Büro Brandenburg

Postgraduate studies

You have finished your undergraduate degree but are still aspiring to have further qualifications. The demand for postgraduate programmes is increasing. Supplementary certifications and especially certifications acquired abroad give your resúme a special touch and improve your job marketability. A variety of postgraduate studies are available ranging from postgraduate courses, MBA programmes, and continuing education courses ending with a certificate to international master's programmes both domestic and abroad. In order to obtain a good overview of what is available and to choose the right programme for you, you will first need to identify your goals. Do you want to get a second qualification in the same field as your undergraduate degree or do you want to acquire knowledge in another field, perhaps an applied field? Are you pursuing an academic career or would it be enough to just take continuing education courses without receiving a specific certificate at the end? How much time and money can you invest

Financing your studies

Every programme comes with costs and they are typically not negligible. The costs vary from school to school and country to country. However, a year-long master's programme abroad can add up to around 7,000 GBP or $20,000 in tuition fees. In order to pay for this, you have either saved money your entire life, have a generous sponsor, or you enjoy the advantages of a scholarship.

Fulbright scholarship

DAAD scholarships