DAAD Scholarship (Study in Germany) 2025 — Eligibility, Amount, How to Apply

About This Scholarship

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) offers multiple scholarship programmes for Indian students to pursue postgraduate studies and research in Germany. Key programmes include the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses, WISE Internship, and Research Stays.

Eligibility Criteria

Level of Study

Graduates (BE/BTech/BSc/BA/BCom) or postgraduates

Minimum Marks

60% in qualifying degree

Indian citizen
German language not required for English-medium programmes
Relevant work experience for some programmes

Benefits & Amount

✓€934/month stipend
✓Health/accident/personal liability insurance
✓Travel allowance
✓Study and research allowance

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Choose programme

Visit daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/ to select the right programme.

2

Apply on DAAD portal

Register and apply on the DAAD scholarship portal.

Documents Required

Academic transcripts
CV (DAAD format)
Motivation letter
2 academic references
Language proficiency certificate
Passport

Frequently Asked Questions

Is knowledge of German required?

Many DAAD-funded programmes are taught in English. German proficiency is required only for German-medium programmes.

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DAAD Scholarship (Study in Germany)

About This Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Benefits & Amount

How to Apply — Step by Step

Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply Now

Quick Info

Important Dates