DAAD Study Scholarships – Master’s Studies for All Academic Disciplines

This DAAD study scholarship supports highly qualified graduates who wish to complete a full master’s degree (or a one-year study period as part of a home-university master’s) at a state or state-recognised German university. Funding usually begins on 1 October of the award year. Public German universities often charge only modest semester fees; this programme’s core package is a living stipend rather than tuition payment, so confirm whether your chosen university charges tuition for your nationality. Applications open on the DAAD portal for a limited window each year. Always verify the live deadline and country-specific notes in the DAAD scholarship database before applying.

Applications open

Jun 1, 2026

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Results

Feb 28, 2027

Programme start

Oct 1, 2027

Duration

10–24 months (standard period of study, max 24 months)

Last verified on Scholra

Aug 20, 2026

Open to applicants from any field of study (as stated by the funder).

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Nationalities

Any

Required degree

Bachelor's

Departments

All fields of study

Minimum CGPA

3

Age

No age limit listed

Language

German or English matching the degree language (TestDaF/DSH or IELTS/TOEFL as required by the university).

IELTS

Minimum 6.5

TOEFL

Minimum 88

GRE

Not required

GMAT

Not required

Work experience

Not required

Financial proof

Not listed

Gender requirement

Open

• First degree generally completed no more than six years before the application deadline
• A well-planned study project and admission pathway to a German master’s programme
• Art, design, and architecture applicants usually use separate DAAD programmes
• Check DAAD country information sheets for any additional local requirements

€992 / month

1. 1Confirm the programme ID and deadline in the DAAD scholarship database
2. 2Identify eligible German master’s programmes and language of instruction
3. 3Gather documents and academic references
4. 4Submit through the DAAD portal while the application window is open
5. 5Complete any university admission steps in parallel if the call requires them

• DAAD online application form
• CV (tabular)
• Letter of motivation
• Letter of admission or proof of contact with a German university (as required in the call)
• Degree certificate and transcripts
• Language certificates
• Letter(s) of recommendation
• Passport copy