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DAAD Study Scholarship
by German Academic Exchange Service
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 Masters/PhD 🌍 Germany
72%
Match
Competitiveness: Competitive
Win Probability: 8%  ·  Effort: 8/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
Oct-Nov varies by program
Level
Masters/PhD
Acceptance
5-15%
Difficulty
Hard

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Instant Application Intelligence

72%
Eligibility Match
8%
Win Probability
8/10
Difficulty
40–60 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
€992/month (Masters) €1,300/month (PhD)
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
Germany
🏛️
Provider
German Academic Exchange Service
🎓
Level
Masters/PhD
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
~25,000
📅
Deadline
Oct-Nov varies by program
Germany's main scholarship funding master's PhD and research stays at German universities.
Who Should Apply
Graduates from almost all countries
Education Level
Masters/PhD
Host University
Various German Universities
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
Tags
PhDMastersGovernmentStudy in Germany
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
~25,000
Winners
5-15%
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Competitive — Acceptance rate: 5-15%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
€992/month (Masters) €1,300/month (PhD)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ (or language test for instruction language)
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Find relevant DAAD programme 2. Register in DAAD portal 3. Submit application with documents 4. Review by DAAD 5. Decision communicated
Read the specific program call in the DAAD scholarship database carefully
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
Masters/PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ (or language test for instruction language)
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Find relevant DAAD programme
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Register in DAAD portal
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit application with documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review by DAAD
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Decision communicated
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
Oct-Nov varies by program
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
Oct-Nov varies by program
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
€992/month (Masters) €1,300/month (PhD)
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates from almost all countries
The scholarship provides: €992/month (Masters) €1,300/month (PhD) — Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
The application deadline is: Oct-Nov varies by program. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: 5-15%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
🌐 Official Information
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Contact
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Last updated: 2026-05-31
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