ScholarshipsDAAD Study Scholarship
Fully FundedGovernmentMaster · PhD
DAAD Study Scholarship
Germany German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) All fields (engineering, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine)
GermanyGovernmentResearchSTEMAll FieldsFully Funded
Amount
€861/month + benefits
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
191 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 Study Scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing a full Master's or PhD degree at a German university. Germany offers world-class education, often at little to no tuition cost, and DAAD scholarships cover living expenses to make studying in Germany accessible to the best global talent.
- Monthly stipend of €861 (graduates) or €1,200 (doctoral candidates)
- Travel subsidy
- Health insurance
- Study and research allowances
- German language course support
- 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 (191 days left)
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Results Announced
March to May for October start
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