DAAD Scholarships in Germany
Fully funded
DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
Brief description:
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarships offer
foreign graduates from development and newly industrialized countries from all
disciplines and with at least two years’ professional experience the chance to
take a postgraduate or Master’s degree
at a state or state-recognized German university, and in exceptional cases
to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.
Objective of DAAD scholarship in Germany
With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the
DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly
industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with
international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development
of their countries. They are the best
guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for
all. The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly
industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years'
professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master's degree at
a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a
university qualification (Master's/PhD) in Germany.
Host Institution(s):
Ø German Universities offering development-related postgraduate
courses
Host Country
Ø German
Eligible Degree Level
Ø Master`s degree
Ø P.h.D degree
Level/Field(s) of Study:
Ø Masters or PhD courses in 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.
Clck here See the complete list of eligible development-related postgraduate courses.
Number of Scholarships:
Ø Limited
Duration of the course
Ø The scholarship duration is 12 to 24 months (depending on the
particular institution) for Masters and 42 months for PhD.
Eligible countries applying for
this scholarship
Target group:
Ø Students from Please click here eligible countries
Benefits of DAAD Scholarships in
Germany.
Scholarship value/inclusions of this
scholarship is:
Ø The scholarships include monthly payments of 861 euros for
graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates;
Ø Payments towards health
Ø Accident and personal liability insurance cover and
Ø Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home
country or another source of funding.
Eligible criteria of Applying DAAD
Scholarships in Germany.
The typical scholarship holder:
Ø 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
Ø Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related
subject.
Ø 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
Ø His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six
years old.
Ø 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.
Ø For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum
score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)
How to Apply DAAD Scholarships
in Germany.
Application instructions:
Applications must be made directly to the respective course. Please refer to the respective course websites for the application procedure, the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted. Deadline varies depending on the course but falls around August-October 2024.
It is important to read the FAQs and the 2023/2024 brochure and visit the official website to
access the application form and for complete information on how to apply for
this scholarship.
Deadline
The deadline of DAAD Scholarships in Germany for
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses is Aug-Oct 2024 (annual).