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DAAD Postgraduate Study Scholarships

Offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Current DAAD postgraduate arts scholarships pay €992 monthly plus travel and insurance, with separate 2026 deadlines for 2027 funding.

Current status

Applications open

Current 2027/28 arts postgraduate calls are open with field-specific deadlines, including Architecture 23 September, Music 24 September and Performing Arts 15 October 2026.

Last verified: 21 September 2026

Next review: 20 October 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationGermany
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationUsually 10–24 months
Study subjectsArchitecture & Built Environment, Arts & Humanities
Pakistan eligibleMust verify
Last checked21 September 2026

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Are applications open?

Yes, several 2027/28 arts postgraduate calls are open.

What is the stipend?

The current calls list €992 per month plus travel, insurance and study allowance.

Why no single deadline?

Each artistic field has a separate call and deadline.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

Current DAAD postgraduate arts scholarships support advanced study in architecture, music, performing arts and related fields.

TuitionVaries
Living stipendEUR 992 / month
AccommodationPartial
TravelFull
Health insuranceFull
Research allowanceOne-off study allowance.

Other verified benefits

€992 monthly stipend, travel allowance, insurance, study allowance and possible rent/family support.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Some semester or programme fees and personal costs may remain.

Who is eligible to apply?

Graduates in the relevant field who meet country, academic, portfolio/work-sample and language requirements.

Separate field calls have separate deadlines and work-sample rules.

Prior educationFirst university degree in relevant field
Minimum gradeStrong academic/artistic record
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationConditional

Eligible countries

Country eligibility varies by the specific DAAD field call.

Language requirements

Must meet chosen university requirements.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • CV or résumé
  • Motivation letter
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • Portfolio
  • English test certificate

How do you apply?

  1. Choose the correct field call.
  2. Confirm country eligibility.
  3. Prepare academic documents and field-specific work samples.
  4. Submit before that field’s deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How much do DAAD postgraduate scholarships pay?

Current arts postgraduate calls list €992 per month plus travel, insurance and a study allowance.

What is the deadline?

It varies by field: Architecture 23 September 2026, Music 24 September 2026 and Performing Arts 15 October 2026 are current examples.