DAAD Study Scholarships — Master’s Studies for All Academic Disciplines

DAAD · 🇩🇪 Germany

⚡ Quick Answer

DAAD funding for international graduates pursuing a full master’s (or a recognised study year in Germany).

Fees, eligibility, and deadlines change — confirm details on the official provider website before you apply.

Status

Open

Deadline

Updated annually (often announced in Q2) — confirm in DAAD database

Funding

full

Degree levels

masters

Fields of study

all disciplines

Eligibility

International graduates with a first university degree completed by the funding start; follow DAAD academic-age and admission rules for your field.

Overview

What it offers

The DAAD Study Scholarships programme supports a full postgraduate / master’s degree at a state or state-recognised university in Germany, or one year of study in Germany as part of a master’s completed at your home university (with recognition of credits).

Who should apply

International graduates who will have completed a first university degree (e.g. bachelor’s / Diplom) by the funding start. Most recent degree is usually expected within a limited number of years (see current DAAD rules).

Application tips

Find your programme in the DAAD scholarship database, note field-specific rules (arts and architecture have separate lists), and apply for university admission by the German university’s own deadline.

Always verify requirements and dates on daad.de.

Always verify fees, eligibility, and deadlines on the official provider website. MigrantIQ does not process applications.

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DAAD Study Scholarships — Master’s Studies for All Academic Disciplines

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