Degree Scholarship for International Students

 

DAAD Masters/PhD Degree Scholarship for International Students

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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships for graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries to pursue a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognized university in Germany. Exceptionally, the scholarship offers a chance to obtain a doctoral degree as well. The scholarship aims to provide students with at least two years of professional experience an opportunity to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany. The next course will start in the academic year 2024/2025, and the deadline for applications is between August-October 2023, annually.

Host Institution(s)

German universities offering development-related postgraduate courses.

Level/Field(s) of Study

The scholarship covers Master’s or PhD courses in various fields, including 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; and Media Studies.

Number of Scholarships

The scholarships are limited.

Target Group

Students from eligible countries.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration

The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of 861 euros for graduates and 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates, health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage, travel allowance, unless covered by the home country or another funding source. The scholarship’s duration is 12 to 24 months for Master’s and 42 months for PhD, depending on the particular institution.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the DAAD scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be currently working for a public authority, a state or private company in a developing country
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject
  • Have 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
  • Have academic degrees not more than six years old
  • For courses taught in German, applicants must successfully pass the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course, and the minimum German language level of B1 must be proved by providing a certificate
  • For courses taught in English, applicants must provide proof of adequate language skills according to the respective course’s regulations

Application Instructions

Applicants should make their applications directly to the respective course. They should refer to the course websites for the application procedure, the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted. The deadline for applications falls around August-October 2023, depending on the course.

Applicants must read the FAQs and the 2024/2025 brochure and visit the official website for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website

For more information and to apply for the scholarship, please visit the website

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