Administered By: German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD)
Monthly Stipend of €934 (Master's) or €1,300 (Doctoral) + Travel Allowance + Health & Accident Insurance + One-Off Study Allowance + Free Intensive German Language Course
Master's (12 to 24 Months) or PhD (Up to 42 Months) at German Universities
Graduates from developing countries with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience and an academic degree completed within the last 6 years.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
Master's (12 to 24 Months) or PhD (Up to 42 Months) at German Universities
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Graduates from developing countries with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience and an academic degree completed within the last 6 years.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to Course-Specific Deadlines (Aug 2026 - Jan 2027).
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