DAAD Germany Scholarship 2025 -Eligibility, Benefits, & Application Process

If you’re planning to study in Germany with full financial support the DAAD Scholarship 2025 offers an excellent opportunity This fully funded scholarship is open to international students who wish to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree at some of the top public universities in Germany.

In this guide you’ll find all the details about the DAAD scholarship, its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a complete step-by-step application process.

Details About DAAD Scholarship

• Level of Study: Master’s, PhD (Doctoral)
• Institution: German public or state-recognized universities
• Host Country: Germany
• Program Duration: 12 to 36 months (depending on the program)
• Application Deadline: Varies by course (Check the specific program deadline)
• Courses Covered:
  • Economics, Law
  • Agriculture, Forestry
  • Arts and Design
  • Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Language and Cultural Studies
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Health and Medicine

You can view the complete list of eligible postgraduate courses on the official DAAD portal.

DAAD Scholarship Benefits

This scholarship offers comprehensive financial support for international students:

• Monthly Stipend:
  • €934 for Master’s students
  • €1,300 for PhD candidates
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
• Travel allowance (unless funded by home country or other sources)
• One-time study allowance
• Additional Benefits (where applicable):
  • Monthly rent subsidy
  • Monthly allowance for family members

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the DAAD Scholarship 2025, you must:

• Be from a developing or newly industrialized country (see the list of eligible countries)
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (usually four years) or a Master’s degree
• Have at least two years of professional experience
• Show that your academic and professional goals are development-oriented
• Be committed to taking on social responsibility after graduation
• Demonstrate language proficiency:
  • English: IELTS or TOEFL (for English-taught programs)
  • German: DSH or TestDaF (for German-taught programs)

How Many Courses Can You Apply To?

You can apply to a maximum of three postgraduate courses. List them in order of preference in your application form, and keep the order consistent throughout.

Required Documents

Make sure to prepare the following documents (in English or German):

1. DAAD Application Form (filled and signed)
2. CV/Resume (in Europass format – signed and dated)
3. Motivation Letter (max 2 pages, covering career goals and relevance of course)
   • One combined motivation letter if applying for multiple courses
4. Recommendation Letter (from your current employer, with stamp and date)
5. Employment Certificates (proving at least two years of post-degree experience)
6. Language Proficiency Proof:
   • TOEFL/IELTS (no institutional TOEFL)
   • TestDaF/DSH (for German programs)
7. Academic Degree Certificates (with translation if needed)
8. Transcripts with Grading Scale
9. APS Certificate (for applicants from China)

Note: Some programs may have additional requirements. Always refer to the specific course page for accurate information.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

• Step 1 – Select up to three eligible postgraduate programs
• Step 2 – Apply directly to the universities offering these courses with all required documents
• Step 3 – The university forwards shortlisted applications to DAAD
• Step 4 – If you’re nominated, DAAD will contact you and provide a link to upload your application to the DAAD Portal
• Step 5 – Submit digital copies (PDF) of all documents on the DAAD Portal
• Step 6 – Wait for the final selection decision

Important: Keep a copy of every document you submit. You’ll need them again if shortlisted.

Official Website

For more details and to find eligible courses, visit the official DAAD website:
https://www.daad.de/en/

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