Opportunities in Germany

For the planned winter semester 2027/28 intake, nominations are accepted until 15 September 2026. Candidates who pass DAAD's initial plausibility check are invited to apply through the DAAD portal from 17 September to 15 October 2026. Funding normally lasts up to 24 months for a master's degree and up to 48 months for a doctorate. DAAD states current monthly scholarship payments of EUR 992 for master's students and EUR 1,400 for doctoral candidates, plus health, accident and personal liability insurance, a travel allowance, possible preparatory German-language training and additional financial benefits.

The target group is students aiming for a master's degree and doctoral candidates who are at risk of being denied educational or other rights in their country of origin. Eligible nominees must meet the programme's risk and academic requirements, have qualifications permitting admission to the intended German higher-education level, and normally may not already be residing in Germany or the European Union at nomination. German or English proficiency at approximately B2 level is expected by the nomination deadline. The official page excludes EU/EEA/EFTA countries, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the United Kingdom and lists discipline-specific exclusions and conditions.