Content

Find Funding

International students sitting at the table with laptops at a seminar at the university.
© GettyImages/Tom Werner
Looking for ways to make your research or study stay in Germany possible? The DAAD scholarship database for undergraduates, graduate students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and faculty offers a wide range of scholarships and additional information to help make your plans in Germany a reality.

Scholarship Database

Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organizations.

More
Icon of a white globe with pinned victory ribbon on a blue background

Undergraduate Opportunities

Whether you are thinking about a three-week summer course or a full academic year at a German university, DAAD offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduates to study and research in Germany.

More
A student in the seminar room.

Graduate Opportunities

DAAD offers funding for a variety of study plans on the graduate level, from short study stays to scholarships for full degrees.

More
Multiethnic students sitting at table using computers for finding information for their study. Young university students researching on computers in modern library.

PhD & Postdocs

Are you interested in conducting research in Germany or pursuing a research career in Germany? Choose from a wide range of funding opportunities to support your research plans.

More
Chemistry laboratory at the University of Leipzig.

Faculty

Come to Germany for a short-term research stay or a long-term research position in a university, research institute or industry. International researchers and faculty can pursue research and work in a state-of-the-art working environment as part of an international team.

More
Situation of a job interview.

Project Funding

DAAD supports international partnerships through several funding grants aimed at fostering higher education institutional collaboration. Funding is available to German universities for both existing partnerships as well as for supporting new research projects with North American partners.

More

Award Recipients

Our award recipients have distinguished themselves academically and personally and are listed here. They also include our gifted musical scholarship holders who perform at our annual Sound Understanding concert.

More
Shot of a group of businesspeople attending a conference.

FAQ

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions Section to assist with any questions on putting together a scholarship or grant application, as well as information on Germany as place for study and research.

More
Three wooden cubes with the letters F, A and Q lie on a laptop keyboard.

International Students and Scholars

The programs found on www.daad.org and www.daad-canada.ca serve the academic communities in the US and Canada. In most cases international students and scholars at North American universities are eligible for DAAD programs if they meet certain requirements. Learn more here about your eligibility as an international student.

More
A group of multi-ethnic students study outdoors on campus in the summer.

Advertisements by German Universities

1/13
TU Dortmund

“Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology” (M.Sc.)

Boost your engineering career by studying Manufacturing in Germany, one of the top Manufacturing nations worldwide! Apply from Feb 1st – Mar 15th at TU Dortmund University. No tuition fees.

More

Advance your career with an MBA from Pforzheim University, one of the ...

The full-time MBA in International Management at Pforzheim University combines a classical management education with the most relevant future topics: Innovation & Digital Business, Sustainable Global...

More

Your Future in Engineering Begins at Carl Benz School!

Your path to success starts here! Study Mechanical Engineering at Carl Benz School, KIT with English-taught courses & tailored support

More

English-taught Master Programmes in Green and Information Technologies

Study innovative, future- and practice-oriented engineering Master’s programmes in central Germany!

More
Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics

Brighten your future with a Master’s in Optics & Photonics at KSOP

2-year M.Sc. program taught in English. Graduates excel in Ph.D. studies or industry. Apply by September 30 for intake 2023!

More

Technical Engineering (B.Eng.): Start your career by studying at OTH A...

Would you like to pursue a career as an engineer? OTH Amberg-Weiden offers you the best opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Engineering degree at a leading German university.

More

Get a truly international education!

Are you looking to study at a German university that will launch your international career? Join us at ESB Business School for a top-tier education!

More
Coburg University (Bavaria) - Financial Management

Kick-start your future career in Financial Management

If you are interested in management and finance our premium MBA program Financial Management with an optional Dual Degree from UniSC Australia and a Bloomberg Lab could be just right for you!

More

Executive M.Sc. in Energy, Mobility, Production, Product Innovation, F...

Boost your career with an industry-oriented M. Sc. in Renewable Energies, Digital Transformation, Global Production, Innovation, Finance or Mobility. Taught in English in Germany!

More

Professional IT Business & Digitalization Master

Looking to boost your IT career? Discover the international Master’s program in Professional IT Business & Digitalization at HTW Berlin!

More

Study in Berlin - MBA & International Master’s Programmes

Study management in English. Improve your leadership skills. Gain digital know-how. Become part of an international student body. Benefit from many corporate activities, valuable career consultation a...

More

MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme

Internationally accredited MBA&E providing life science expertise required in leaders of the future combining comprehensive, industry-specific knowledge and management skills.

More

Boost your career with the International Master‘s in Project Managemen...

Boost your career. Acquire a German Master’s degree in Data Science & Project Management. Join us at HTW Berlin – On Campus or Online!

More

Contact

Screenshot of map with location of DAAD-office marked