DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
Not one scholarship but a database of over 200 distinct funded programs across German universities, covering Master's, PhD, and some Bachelor's exchange. Each program has its own deadline and requirements, so this is a starting point for a search, not a single application.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies by individual program, commonly August to October
Country
GermanyAbout the DAAD Scholarships
DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service, is the umbrella organization behind Germany's largest network of scholarships for international students, but it is important to understand it as a searchable database of over 200 individual, differently-run programs rather than one scholarship you apply to directly. Fields, funding levels, deadlines, and eligibility all vary by specific program.
Most DAAD-funded programs cover a monthly stipend, commonly cited around €992 for graduate students or €1,300 to €1,400 for doctoral researchers, alongside health, accident, and liability insurance and a travel allowance. Because of this structure, the right approach is to search DAAD's database for a specific program matching your field and level, then follow that program's own application instructions directly.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
One of the largest and most established scholarship networks for studying in Germany
Covers a huge range of fields and degree levels across 200+ distinct programs
Germany offers low or no tuition fees at many public universities even outside DAAD funding
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Germany
Germany combines low or no tuition fees at many public universities with a strong industrial and research base, making it one of the most cost-effective quality study destinations in Europe even beyond DAAD funding specifically.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Search the DAAD scholarship database for a program matching your field and degree level
Read that specific program's own eligibility and application instructions carefully, since they vary significantly
Apply directly to the university or DAAD, per that program's specific process
Application Timeline
Roughly a year ahead
Program Search
Identify the specific DAAD program matching your field
Varies by program (often August-October)
Application Deadline
Confirm on the specific program's page
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Do not treat this as a single scholarship with one deadline - search for the specific program that fits your field first
Start your search at least a year before your intended start date, since preparation and program-specific requirements take time
Pay close attention to each program's specific language requirement, since some require German proficiency and others are fully English-taught
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No. DAAD is an umbrella organization behind over 200 distinct programs, each with its own deadline, eligibility, and application process. Search for the specific program matching your field first.
No, many are fully English-taught, but this varies by program. Check the specific requirement for your chosen program.
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