The German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD is currently accepting applications from interested and qualified students to pursue a postgraduate degree in Germany.
The DAAD Masters Scholarships are offered as full scholarship awards providing living stipend of 11,208 Euros per year, travel allowance, and a monthly rent subsidy for selected candidates.
The DAAD is the world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. Read more about the details, criteria, and application procedure for the DAAD Study Scholarships for All Disciplines in this post.
DAAD Masters Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Germany
Study Abroad: Study in Europe
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,908 Annual Stipends | Travel Costs | Accommodation
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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The DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to continue your education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in all fields.
The DAAD Scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.
The funding of postgraduate studies is possible in the so-called 2nd cycle (usually a four-semester Master’s degree) or a 3rd cycle which usually takes place in two semesters (concert examination, masterclass or PhD in an artistic subject).
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2027 DAAD Masters Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the 2027 DAAD Masters Scholarship, you have to fulfil the following requirements:
- You can apply if you have gained a first university degree at the latest by the time you commence your scholarship-supported study programme;
- a Master’s degree/postgraduate degree leading to a final qualification, or
- a complementary course that does not lead to a final qualification (not an undergraduate course)
- In this study programme, you can complete at a state German college of music of your choice.
- As a rule, your university degree should not date back more than 6 years at the time of the application deadline.
- The respective college of music is responsible for deciding age limits for admission, whereby differing rules may be applied depending on the applicant’s academic level and chosen subject.
- Your application cannot be considered, if you have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline.
- You should have a knowledge of the language of instruction that corresponds to the requirements of the chosen university at the latest by the time you start the scholarship.