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DAAD Scholarships for Study in Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Overview
DAAD runs a large family of scholarships for postgraduate study, doctoral research and short research stays in Germany. Some programmes (such as development-related master's) require professional experience.
- Who it's for
- Graduated / working, Master's, PhD, Undergraduate
- Fields
- All fields
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Eligibility & requirements
- 01Completed bachelor's degree for master's programmes; master's for doctoral funding
- 02Some programmes require two or more years of relevant work experience
- 03Language requirements depend on whether the course is taught in German or English
Summarised from the official programme pages. The official rules always take precedence.
Funding
Monthly stipend, health insurance and travel allowance; varies by programme.
Deadline
Programme deadlines
Varies by programme — many close in autumn for the following academic year
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Timing from previous cycles. Add this to your planner and enter the confirmed date once it's announced.
Location
Germany
Countries: Germany
Application process
- 1Use the DAAD scholarship database to filter by your country, level and field.
- 2Check the specific programme's rules and deadline.
- 3Apply through the DAAD portal or the host university, as instructed.
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