What is the DAAD monthly stipend value?

DAAD scholarship recipients receive €934 per month for Master’s students and €1,300 per month for PhD candidates, plus full health insurance and travel flight tickets.

Can I work in Germany while studying on a scholarship?

Yes! International students in Germany are permitted to work up to 140 full days (or 280 half days) per calendar year alongside their studies.

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DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses)

Full Tuition + €934/month Living Stipend + Health Insurance & Travel Grants

Study Level: Master’s & PhD in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business & Public Policy

Eligibility: Minimum 2 years of professional work experience; strong Bachelor’s degree.

Application Window: August – October annually

Deutschlandstipendium (National Scholarship Programme)

€300 per month (€3,600/year) direct merit allowance

Study Level: Enrolled Bachelor’s and Master’s students at German universities

Eligibility: High academic achievement and social engagement; open to international students.

Application Window: University-specific (July – September)

Heinrich Böll & Konrad-Adenauer Foundation Grants

€934/month + Individual allowances & seminar programmes

Study Level: Master’s and PhD across all disciplines

Eligibility: Outstanding academic record, commitment to democratic values and human rights.

Application Window: March 1 and September 1

State-Subsidized Tuition-Free Public Universities

100% Free Tuition (Pay only ~€250/semester administrative fee including transit pass)

Study Level: Hundreds of English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees

Eligibility: Academic eligibility matching German higher education standards.

Application Window: July 15 (Winter) / January 15 (Summer)

Step-by-Step Scholarship Application Roadmap

Explore DAAD-eligible courses or tuition-free public universities matching your background.

Submit application for university admission through Uni-Assist or directly to the university.

Apply for matching DAAD or foundation scholarship portals.

Open an approved German Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) if self-funding living costs.

Apply for your German National Student Visa (Category D) at the German Embassy.

Required Scholarship Application Documents

Valid International Passport

Official University Transcripts and Degree Certificates

Detailed Motivation Letter explaining academic focus and career vision in Germany

Academic Curriculum Vitae (Europass format recommended)

Proof of English Proficiency (Medium of Instruction letter, TOEFL, or IELTS)

Two Academic / Professional Letters of Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Public universities in almost all German federal states charge €0 tuition fees for international students. You only pay a small semester fee (€150–€350) which typically includes a public transit pass.

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