DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Amount of Scholarship offered: €850 – €1,200 per month

Start Date: April 2023

Last Date for Application: August-October 2023

Courses covered: Masters and Ph.D. courses at German universities

Number of Scholarships Offered: The scholarships are limited in number.

 

What is the DAAD Scholarship?

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarships are an opportunity for graduates from developed and newly industrialized countries. This opportunity is for graduates willing to complete post-graduation or Master’s degrees at state / state-recognized German universities. In some cases, doctoral degrees may also be available. The scholarships aim to support students in obtaining a degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) in Germany.

 

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Eligibility for Applying for the DAAD Scholarship

The students from countries who meet the following criteria are eligible:

• Student must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in his field of work.
• Students must have to pass the language-related test to meet the requirements.
• Students must hold a bachelor’s degree with a course of a minimum of 4 years.
• Academic degrees should be less than six years old.
• For a German course, applicants must have successfully passed the language exam DSH 2 / TestDaF 4 before the start of the course.
• At least a B1 in German language at the time of application is required, which needs to be clarified by presenting a certificate.
• For courses taught in English, applicants must provide proof of required language skills according to respective courses.

List of Universities offering the DAAD Scholarship:

DAAD Programs	Universities
Economics/Business Administration/ Political Economics	HTW Berlin
	Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
	Universität Leipzig
Development Cooperation	Ruhr-Universität Bochum
	Universität Bonn
	Hochschule Rhein-Waal
Engineering and related sciences	Technische Universität Dresden
	Europa-Universität Flensburg
	Universität Stuttgart
	Universität Oldenburg
	Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
Mathematics	Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Regional and Urban Planning	Technische Universität Berlin
	Technische Universität Dortmund
	Universität Stuttgart
Agricultural and Forest Sciences	Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
	Technische Universität Dresden
	Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
	Universität Hohenheim
Natural and Environmental Sciences	Universität Bremen
	Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
	Universität Greifswald
	Technische Hochschule Köln
	Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT)
Medicine/Public Health	Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
	Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
	Freie Universität Berlin
	Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
	Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Social Science, Education, and Law	Technische Universität Dresden
	Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC)
Media Studies	Deutsche Welle Akademie
	Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
	Hochschule Bonn Rhein-Sieg

Requirements for DAAD Scholarship:

To be eligible for the DAAD scholarship, applicants must meet the criteria,

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Must have passed the required academic achievements and language requirements.
• Students who have a strong interest in pursuing studies related to development and are committed to making a positive impact in their home countries.

How to apply DAAD Scholarship?

To apply for the scholarship, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Research and identify the postgraduate or Master’s degree program you wish to pursue at a state or state-recognized German university.

Step 2: Visit the official website of the respective course to access the application procedure, application deadline, and required documents.

Step 3: Prepare the necessary documents, which may include proof of professional experience, language proficiency certificates, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose.

Step 4: Complete the application form following the instructions provided by the respective course. Pay attention to any specific requirements or additional documents requested.

Step 5: Submit your application directly to the course you are applying for, before the last date. Ensure all required documents are included and correctly filled.