DAAD Scholarships in Germany: A Comprehensive Guide for International Students
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has made a significant impact by offering scholarships to graduates from developing and newly industrialized nations.
What is DAAD?
DAAD, also known as the German Academic Exchange Service, is an organization that promotes international academic cooperation. It offers scholarships for graduates from development and newly industrialized countries in various disciplines who have at least two years of professional experience.
DAAD Scholarships: An Overview
DAAD Scholarships are open to students who are interested in pursuing a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognized German university. In some exceptional cases, doctoral degrees can also be pursued. The scholarships cover a range of disciplines including but not limited to:
- Economic Sciences/Business Administration/Political Economics
- Development Cooperation
- Engineering and Related Sciences
- Mathematics
- Regional and Urban Planning
- Agricultural and Forest Sciences
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Medicine and Public Health
- Social Sciences, Education and Law
- Media Studies
The list of all postgraduate courses can be viewed here.
Scholarship Description
The scholarships include monthly payments of 934 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros for doctoral candidates. It also covers health, accident and personal liability insurance, and a travel allowance.
The scholarship duration is 12 to 24 months (depending on the particular institution) for Masters and 42 months for PhD.
Eligibility Criteria
The typical scholarship holder:
- Is currently working either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject
- Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application
- His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
Language requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
- For study courses in German (scholarship includes a 6-month German language course): Successful passing of the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course. Therefore a minimum German language level of B1 at the time of application is a requirement, that needs to be proofed by providing a certificate.
- For courses in English: Proof of adequate language skills, according to the regulations of the respective courses
How to Apply
Applications must be made directly to the respective course. Please follow the link below:
