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

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Award

Monthly stipend (approx. €992), travel allowance, health insurance and study/research allowance

Awards

Eligible

International students

Deadline

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Overview

The DAAD’s flagship scholarship for graduates from any discipline who want to take a full master’s degree at a German university. It covers a monthly living stipend plus insurance and travel, and is the single most common route to funded postgraduate study in Germany.

Eligibility

A bachelor’s degree completed no more than six years before application, normally with at least two years of professional experience for some lines; applications are made through the DAAD portal and deadlines are set per country and subject group (typically between August and October for the following intake).

Benefits

Monthly stipend (approx. €992), travel allowance, health insurance and study/research allowance

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the DAAD Study Scholarships – Master’s Studies for All Academic Disciplines?

A bachelor’s degree completed no more than six years before application, normally with at least two years of professional experience for some lines; applications are made through the DAAD portal and deadlines are set per country and subject group (typically between August and Oct...

What does the scholarship cover?

Monthly stipend (approx. €992), travel allowance, health insurance and study/research allowance

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

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