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DAAD Scholarships

Offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD offers a broad portfolio of German study and research scholarships with multiple 2027 calls currently open.

Current status

Applications open

DAAD’s scholarship database currently contains multiple open 2027 calls; deadlines and eligibility vary by programme and country.

Last verified: 21 September 2026

Next review: 15 November 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationGermany
Degree levelMaster's, PhD, Postdoctoral
FundingFully Funded|Partially Funded
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationVaries by programme
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Health & Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Pakistan eligibleYes
Last checked21 September 2026

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Are DAAD Scholarships open?

Several 2027 DAAD calls are open, but there is no universal DAAD deadline.

What does DAAD pay?

Typical current rates include €992 for master’s students and €1,400 for doctoral candidates/postdocs.

Can Pakistanis apply?

Yes, to many programmes, but eligibility is programme-specific.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

DAAD operates many scholarship programmes, not one single award.

TuitionVaries
Living stipendEUR 992 / month
AccommodationPartial
TravelPartial
Health insuranceFull
Research allowanceProgramme-specific.

Other verified benefits

DAAD says typical support includes €992 monthly for master’s-level scholars and €1,400 for doctoral candidates/postdocs from February 2026, plus travel and insurance.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Benefits vary; DAAD notes stipends may not cover every living cost.

Who is eligible to apply?

Depends on programme, academic level, nationality, subject and study/research plan.

Use the DAAD database to filter by country, status and subject.

Prior educationProgramme-specific
Minimum gradeProgramme-specific
ExperienceProgramme-specific
Age ruleProgramme-specific
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredConditional
Supervisor approvalConditional
Admission before applicationConditional

Eligible countries

Varies by DAAD programme and applicant country.

Language requirements

Programme-specific.

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • CV or résumé
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Motivation letter
  • Research proposal
  • Two reference letters
  • English test certificate

How do you apply?

  1. Search the DAAD database.
  2. Select country, academic status and subject.
  3. Choose an eligible programme.
  4. Follow that call’s exact deadline and application route.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a DAAD scholarship?

DAAD says common current rates include €992 per month for master’s students and €1,400 for doctoral candidates and postdocs.

Do all DAAD scholarships have the same deadline?

No. Each programme has its own eligibility, deadline and application route.