University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates | Students in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in any subject area with an intermediate level of German. Bachelor students must have completed at least two academic years at the start of the scholarship period | Attendance of language and area studies courses as well as special language / terminology courses: List of all courses | Scholarship paid directly by the course organizers on the first day of the course | Up to one month | Open | Currently Close |
Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Field of Arts (Architecture, Music, Visual and Performing Arts) | Foreign applicants from the areas of Architecture, Music, Performing Arts as well as Fine Art, Design/Visual Communication and Film | A postgraduate degree leading to a final qualification, or further training that does not lead to a final qualification | Monthly scholarship rate Insurances Travel expenses | 1 – 2 years | Approx. June – October | Official announcements: Architecture Music Fine Art, Design /Visual Communication and Film Performing Arts |
Research Grants – Doctoral Programme in Germany | Young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research | Funding for doctoral programmes at a university or a non-university research institute in Germany | Monthly scholarship rate Insurances Travel expenses Language course | 3 to max. 4 years | Approx. June – October | Official Announcement |
Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees | Doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research | Research phases at a university or a non-university research institute in Germany as part of a doctoral programme in the home country (with supervision both in German and in the home country) | Monthly scholarship rate Insurances Travel expenses Language course | 1-2 years | Approx. June – October | Official Announcement |
Research Grants – One-Year Grants | Doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research, or those who have already completed a PhD (postdocs) | A research project or course of continuing education at a university in Germany or a non-university research institute | Monthly scholarship rate Insurances Travel expenses Language course | 7 – 10 months | Approx. June – October | Official Announcement |
Scholarship for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) | Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience | Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines . | Monthly scholarship rate Insurances Travel expenses | 1 – 3 years | The application period starts 1,5 months before the deadline, please refer to the list | Official Announcement Application to be sent directly to the universityHow to fill the DAAD application form |
Helmut-Schmidt-Programme – Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) | Graduates in the field of social sciences, political sciences, law and economics | Scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses listed. | Monthly scholarship rate Insurances Travel expenses | 1 – 2 years | The application period at all 8 universities lasts from June 1st to July 31st every year. | Official Announcement Application to be sent directly to the university Checklist Application Form Programme description Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)How to fill the DAAD application form |
Aceh Scholarships of Excellence (administered by DAAD) | Young and qualified Acehnese from all discipline | Funding for Master and Doctoral degree | Monthly scholarship rate Insurance Travel allowance | 2 years (for Master degree) 3,5 years (for PhD) | Determined by the government of Aceh Province Official website of the government of Aceh Province | Official Announcement |
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships in the fields of Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research | Foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists from the fields of Aeronautics, Space, Transportation, and Energy | Programme implemented by the ‘German Aerospace Center’ (DLR) and the ‘German Academic Exchange Service’ (DAAD). DLR is Germany´s national research center for aeronautics and space | Monthly installment Flat-rate travel allowance Health insurance Family allowances | Type A Doctoral Student (36 months)Type B Postdoctoral Students (6–24 months)Type C Senior Scientist (1–3 months) | Varies | Official Announcement |
Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music | Foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the field of Music at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme; if this is not possible, they should have at least exhausted all the training options available for their instrument in their country of origin | | Monthly scholarship rate Travel allowance One-off study allowance Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover | maximum of 24 months | Approx. June – October | Official Announcement |
Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film | Foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme. | | Monthly scholarship rate Travel allowance One-off study allowance Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover | maximum of 24 months | Approx. June – November | Official Announcement |
In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme South East Asia – at Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF) | • have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) with above average results; • clearly show motivation and strong commitment; • have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; • have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; • must be nationals or permanent residents of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor, Thailand or Vietnam; | | - Tuition fees
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
- Travel allowance (In-Region only)
- Insurance
| | The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two application deadlines, see Call for Application | Call for Application [PDF 353.04 KB] |
In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme South East Asia – at the Asian Institute of Technology | • have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates)with above average results; • clearly show motivation and strong commitment; • have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; • have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; • must be nationals or permanent residents of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor, Thailand or Vietnam; | | - Tuition fees
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
- Travel allowance (In-Region only)
- Insurance
| | The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two application deadlines, see Call for Application | Call for Application [PDF 369.86 KB] |
In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme South East Asia – at Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Hasanuddin (FPUH) | • have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) with above average results; • clearly show motivation and strong commitment; • have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; • have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; • must be nationals or permanent residents of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor, Thailand or Vietnam; | | - Tuition fees
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
- Travel allowance (In-Region only)
- Insurance
| | The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two application deadlines, see Call for Application | Call for Application [PDF 333.95 KB] |
In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme South East Asia – at Institut Teknologi Bandung, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ITB, FMIPA) | • have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) or a two-year university Master degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results; • clearly show motivation and strong commitment; • have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; • have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; • must be nationals or permanent residents of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor, Thailand or Vietnam; | | - Tuition fees
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
- Travel allowance (In-Region only)
- Insurance
| | The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two application deadlines, see Call for Application | Call for Application [PDF 356.48 KB] |
In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme South East Asia – at Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
| • have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) or a two-year university Master degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results; • clearly show motivation and strong commitment; • have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; • have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; • must be nationals or permanent residents of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor, Thailand or Vietnam; | | - Tuition fees
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
- Travel allowance (In-Region only)
- Insurance
| | The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two application deadlines, see Call for Application | Call for Application [PDF 365.22 KB] |
In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme South East Asia – at Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Tropical Medicine and Public Health (TROPMED) Network
| • have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) or a two-year university Master degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results; • clearly show motivation and strong commitment; • have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; • have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; • must be nationals or permanent residents of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor, Thailand or Vietnam; | | - Tuition fees
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
- Travel allowance (In-Region only)
- Insurance
| | The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two application deadlines, see Call for Application | Call for Application [PDF 337.51 KB] |