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DAAD Study Scholarships for Master Studies 2025, Germany

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Germany
Region
Europe
Institution
DAAD Study
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

DAAD supports over 100,000 students and researchers every year from all over the world. Germany’s total student population is 2.8 million, out of which 458,210 are international students. Germany is a Hub for international students. Most public Universities are free and they charge No Tuition Fee. Other fully funded scholarships by DAAD are the EPOS Scholarship, the Helmut Schmidt Scholarship, and the MIDE Scholarship. The duration of the scholarship is from 10 to 24 months. More details about the DAAD Study Scholarships for Master’s Degrees, and the application process is given below.

Program overview Daad Study Scholarships for Master Studies 2025

  • Host country: Germany
  • Funded by: German Federal Foreign Office
  • Study level: Master
  • Fields of study: All Disciplines
  • Funded for: A whole Postgraduate or Master’s degree program completed at a state or state-recognized university in Germany.
  • Application deadline: Different for each country

What Is Daad.

DAAD stands for the German Academic Exchange Service. It’s the world’s largest organization that funds international students and researchers to study and carry out research in Germany.

Please read important information for Scholarship applicants by DAAD.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Monthly stipend of 934 Euros.
  • A study allowance of 460 Euros.
  • Coverage for health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
  • Travel allowance for travel from home country to Germany.
  • Monthly rent subsidy for accommodation (Under some conditions)
  • Potential monthly allowance for accompanying family members (Under some conditions).
  • Payment for German language course fees
  • Reimbursements for language tests

Note: DAAD does not pay tuition fees. Although tuition fees are not generally charged in Germany. Search on Google “List of Tuition Free Universities in Germany“.

Selection Criteria

  • Academic Qualification
  • Academic achievements
  • School leaving certificate, if applicable
  • Course of studies
  • Knowledge of the language(s) of instruction or working language(s)
  • If applicable, relevant internships, work experience.

How to apply For the Daad Study Scholarships for Master Studies.

Here is a Guide on How to Study in Germany With a LOW GPA. For Germany student Visa please check German Study Visa Process.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

9 requirements to review

  • International students can apply.
  • An applicant must have completed the first degree (e.g. Bachelor’s or Diploma) before the beginning of the program.
  • The scholarship usually begins in October 2025.
  • The scholarship is available in all disciplines. For applicants from artistic disciplines and the field of architecture, the DAAD offers the following scholarship programs:.
  • Architecture

Fine Art/Design/Film

Performing Art

Selection Criteria

Academic Qualification

Academic achievements

  • School leaving certificate, if applicable

Course of studies

  • Knowledge of the language(s) of instruction or working language(s)
  • If applicable, relevant internships, work experience.

How to apply For the Daad Study Scholarships for Master Studies.

  • Here is a Guide on How to Study in Germany With a LOW GPA. For Germany student Visa please check German Study Visa Process.

Benefits & funding

8 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Monthly stipend of 934 Euros.
  • A study allowance of 460 Euros.
  • Coverage for health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
  • Travel allowance for travel from home country to Germany.
  • Monthly rent subsidy for accommodation (Under some conditions)
  • Potential monthly allowance for accompanying family members (Under some conditions).
  • Payment for German language course fees
  • Reimbursements for language tests

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJun 27, 2024
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Germany · Europe

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Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/

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