DAAD scholarship for Master’s and PhD 2023

The German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD Germany scholarships are available for masters and PhD degree programs in multiple fields of study. What are you waiting for? Apply now DAAD Scholarship 2021.
DAAD Scholarship in Germany Postgraduate Courses Details
- Scholarship Country: Germany
- Scholarship By: Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development)
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Course Level: Masters, Ph.D.
- Duration: 12 Months, 24 Months, 36 Months
- Deadline: Varies from University to University
- scholarships for international students
List of Universities & Courses For Postgraduate Courses Under DAAD:
Economic Sciences/Business Administration/Political Economics
Course: Master’s Programme in International and Development Economics – MIDE- Advertisement –
University: Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) Berlin
Course: MSc Development Economics
University Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Course: Small Enterprise Promotion and Training
University: Universität Leipzig
Development Cooperation
Course: Development Management
University: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Course: Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security
University: Universität Bonn and United Nations Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
Course: Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR)
University: Universität Bonn, Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF)
Course: Sustainable Development Management
University: Hochschule Rhein-Waal, Campus Kleve
Engineering and Related Sciences
Course: Hydro Science and Engineering
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: Textile and Ready-Made Clothing Technology
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: Master of Engineering in “Energy and Environmental Management in Developing Countries” (formerly SESAM)
University: Europa-Universität Flensburg
Course: Water Resources and Environmental Management – WATENV
University: Leibniz Universität Hannover
Course: Postgraduate Programme Renewable Energy – PPRE
University: Universität Oldenburg
Course: Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics
University: Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
Course: Master’s Program Infrastructure Planning
University: Universität Stuttgart
Course: Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE)
University: Universität Stuttgart
Course: Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering – NHRE
University: Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Mathematics
Course: PhD-Programme “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce” – MIC
University: Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Regional and Urban Planning
Course: Urban Management – UM
University: Technische Universität Berlin
Course: SPRING – Regional Development Planning and Management
University: Technische Universität Dortmund
Course: Master of Science Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design – MSc. IUSD
University: Universität Stuttgart
Agricultural and Forest Sciences
Course: Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics – ARTS
University: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Course: Tropical Forestry
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: IPPAE: International Ph.D. Program in Agricultural Economics, Bioeconomy and Rural Development
University: Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen and Universität Hohenheim
Course: Tropical and International Forestry
University: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Course: Agricultural Economics – AgEcon
University: Universität Hohenheim
Course: Master of Science in International Horticulture
University: Leibniz Universität Hannover
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Course: M.Sc. Marine Biology – International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology (ISATEC)
University: Universität Bremen
Course: Environmental Governance – MEG
University: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Course: Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation – LENC
University: Universität Greifswald
Course: Natural Resources Management and Development (NRM)/Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)/Renewable Energy Management (REM)
University: Technische Hochschule Köln
University: Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT)
Course: Integrated Water Resources Management – IWRM MSc Joint Exchange Program with a focus on the Middle East and Northern Africa Region
University: Technische Hochschule Köln, Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT) and German Jordanian University (GJU), Jordan
Course: Environment and Resources Management (ENREM) – Focus Latin America
University: Technische Hochschule Köln, Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT) and Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi (UASLP), Mexico
Medicine/Public Health
Course: Master of Science in International Health (Berlin)
University: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin,
University: Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Course: Master of Science in Global Urban Health
University: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Course: Master of Science in International Health (Heidelberg)
University: Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Social Sciences, Education and Law
Course: Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity Building
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: International Education Management – INEMA
University: Ludwigsburg University of Education (PH Ludwigsburg) and Helwan University Cairo, Egypt
Course: Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Competition Law
University: Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC)
Media Studies
Course: International Media Studies
University: Deutsche Welle Akademie, Universität Bonn, and Hochschule Bonn Rhein-Sieg
For more information about eligible postgraduate courses, visit DAAD scholarship eligible courses.
Financial Benefits
- Depending on an academic level, monthly payments of 850 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates
- Payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel Allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family.
Eligibility Criteria of the DAAD Scholarship Germany:
The Typical Scholarship Holder:
- Works 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 an emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
- 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.
- His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered
Language skills
- For study courses in German (scholarship includes a preparatory 6-month German language course in Germany): 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 current certificate.
Note: It is not possible to pass the required German language courses (DSH or TestDaF) without any previous basic knowledge in the German language (at least B1 Level), even with the preceding six-month intensive course in Germany. Passing the language test is a formal prerequisite for matriculation at the respective German university. - For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based)
List of Required Documents
- DAAD application form can be found under “Application Procedure”.
- A hand-signed CV (please use the Europass specimen form: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
- A hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation), maximum of 2 pages
- Academic letter/s of recommendation (the letters must have a letterhead, a signature, and an official stamp and must be of recent date)
- Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer (the letter must have a letterhead, a signature, and an official stamp and must be of recent date)
- Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and – if possible – a guarantee of reemployment.
- Proof of language abilities:
- English – TOEFL or IELTS (Note: We only accept an academic TOEFL)
- German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
- (certified*) copies of awarded academic degrees (certified translation if necessary)
- (certified*) copies of academic transcripts (certified translation if necessary)
How to Apply :
Applicants need to apply Online & fill the Application form & upload the Documents. To Apply Please Visit the Official website of the DAAD.