ScholarshipsDAAD Scholarship
Fully FundedGovernmentBachelor · Master · PhD
DAAD Scholarship
Germany German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) All fields (engineering, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine)
GermanyGovernmentResearchSTEMAll FieldsFully Funded
Amount
€934/month + tuition + insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
160 days left
Country
Germany
Awards
Over 100,000 funded annually across all DAAD programs worldwide
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Provider
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields (engineering, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine)
Awards Available
Over 100,000 funded annually across all DAAD programs worldwide
Duration
12 to 42 months depending on degree level and program
Open To
International students from all countries. EPOS programs ...
GPA Requirement
Strong academic record, typically top third of graduating class (approx. 3.0/4.0 or equivalent)
Language
English-taught: IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ iBT. German-taught: TestDaF 4 or DSH-2 minimum.
Age Limit
No strict age limit. Degree must not be older than 6 years at time of application.
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 10-15% acceptance rate
Results Announced
March to May for October start
The DAAD Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded opportunity available for study in Germany. Covering €934/month + tuition + insurance in support, it aims to support talented students in pursuing academic excellence and contributing to their fields of study. This competitive award recognizes academic merit, leadership potential, and commitment to making a positive impact.
- Monthly stipend: €934/month for Master's students, €1,300/month for PhD/postdoc researchers
- Full tuition waiver at German universities (most are already tuition-free)
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage
- Travel allowance (one-time, varies by region — e.g., €1,325 for Asia/Africa)
- Study and research subsidy: €460/year for books and materials
- Rent subsidy if not living in a student dormitory
- German language course (2 or 6 months) before your program begins — fully funded
- Family allowance for accompanying spouse/children (€276/month for first family member)
- Networking through DAAD alumni clubs worldwide
- Academic excellence and strong GPA (top third of class)
- Quality and feasibility of study or research proposal
- Motivation and alignment between career goals and chosen program
- Language proficiency in German and/or English
- Extracurricular engagement and professional experience
- Potential to contribute to home country development
Application Deadline (160 days left)
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Results Announced
March to May for October start
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