DAAD Study Scholarship for Master's Programs

Fully Funded GovernmentMaster's

Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD's core master's scholarship supports foreign graduates from all disciplines pursuing a postgraduate or master's degree at a state or state-recognized German university.

Award

$13,920 – $18,560

Estimated value

Deadline

≈ 2026‑12‑01

Estimated, not an official date

Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Travel · Health insurance · Arrival allowance

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Education
Minimum: Bachelor's
Study level
Master's
Field of study
All fields
Nationality
Open to graduates of all countries
Age limit
Bachelor's degree completed no more than 6 years prior
GPA
Above-average academic achievement
Language
TestDaF/IELTS/TOEFL (depending on program language)
Other requirements
- Most public German universities charge no tuition, so award effectively covers full cost of study
- Includes German language course support before program start

1
Search DAAD scholarship database for eligible program
2
Submit online application via DAAD portal
3
University/subject-specific committee review
4
Interview (for some programs)

Required documents

Transcripts
Degree certificate
CV
Letter of motivation
Two recommendation letters
Language certificates

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

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Provider: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Government)
Funded by: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development / German Federal Foreign Office
Duration: 24 months
Intake: October 2027
Where to study: Any state or state-recognized German university

Application Deadline
≈ 2026-12-01 (varies by program)
Estimated

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