Scholarships for Undergraduates and Postgrads

© Norbert Hüttemann / DAAD

Here you will find a summarized list of the most significant undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. For more information, visit the website www.funding-guide.de.

Name of the programme Description Benefits Duration Call for applications
University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates Bachelor and master’s degree students with a minimum B1 command of German
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses
  • Medical insurance
Starting at 18 days Annually during the last quarter of the year. More information: University Summer Courses 
Practical Traineeships for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry (IAESTE) Students registered for undergraduate or postgraduate studies wishing to carry out professional practices abroad
  • Meals and lodging
  • Medical insurance
2-3 months, and up to 6 months as an exception Annual, through IASTE México
More information: IASTE Internships
Study Visits by Groups of Foreign Students Group of university students as of second academic semester, accompanied by a professor, with the objective of academically and culturally learning about Germany
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses in Germany
  • Medical insurance
7-12 days 3 calls a year. More information: Study Visits by Groups of Foreign Students
Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany Master’s Degree Graduates
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses
  • Study and research
  • Medical insurance
  • German language
3 years Annually, during the last quarter of the year. More information: Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany
Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees Students registered for a doctoral programme
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses
  • Study and research
  • Medical insurance
  • German language course

 

Optional: travel expenses for the German tutor

1-2 years Annually, the last quarter of the year. More information: Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees
Research Grants – One-Year Grants Researchers and doctoral graduates
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses
  • Study and research
  • Medical insurance
  • German language course
1 year Annually, during the last quarter of the year. More information: Research Grants – One-Year Grants
Country-related cooperation programme with Mexico: CONACYT Young Mexican scientists and professionals desirous of carrying out master’s or doctoral studies
  • Meals and lodging
  • Medical insurance
  • German language course
Master’s: 1-2 years

Doctoral: 3-5 years

Annually, during the first quarter of the year, directly at CONACYT offices. More information: Country-related cooperation programme with Mexico: CONACYT
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Undergraduate or master’s degree graduates with at least 2 years of job experience in fields important to developing countries
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses
  • Medical insurance
1-2 years Annually, different deadlines applicable, directly through participating universities. More information: Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) Undergraduates with thesis embarking on master´s degrees in fields of public policy and good governance
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses
  • Studies and research
  • Medical insurance
1-2 years Annually, midyear, directly through participating universities. More information: Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
DLR/DAAD Research-Fellowship-Programme Scientists highly qualified in the fields related to aeronautics
  • Meals and lodgin
  • Travel expenses
  • Studies and research
  • Medical insurance
  • German language course

 

Support proffered varies according to the fellowship

Doctoral: up to 3 years

Post-doctoral: 6-24 months

Senior research fellowships: 1-3 months

Dates vary according to the call to enroll. More information: DLR/DAAD Research-Fellowship-Programme
Research Grants – Short-Term Grants Doctoral students or young professors or researchers (with completed degree)
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses (optional)
  • Medical insurance
1-6 months 2 calls per year. More information: Research Grants – Short-Term Grants
Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Field of Arts Graduates in the fields of architecture, music, and visual and performing arts
  • Meals and lodging
  • Travel expenses
  • Study and research
  • Medical insurance
  • German language course
Master’s: 10-24 months

Studies complementing post-graduate studies: 1 year

Annually, during the first quarter of the year. More information: Performing ArtsArchitectureMusicFine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film

Advertisements by German Universities

International programmes at TH Rosenheim - study in English!

Do you want to study in one of Germany’s most attractive regions? Find out more about our English-taught study programmes.

More

Technische Universität Ilmenau – Your choice. Your studies.

Take your chance to experience how future-oriented education and excellent research in fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media meet with cultural diversity on our be...

More

M. Sc. in Energy, Mobility, Production, Finance or IT: Study in German...

Industry-oriented M. Sc. in Renewable Energies, Digital Transformation, Global Production, Innovation, and the Future of Mobility. English taught – in Germany!

More

MBA IBC – Prepared for Leadership

Upgrade your career with an English-taught MBA degree of Offenburg University! Your gateway to a qualified job in Germany and around the world!

More

Light Up Your Future! Study Optics & Photonics!

Light Up Your Future! Study Optics & Photonics! Do you have background in Engineering or Natural Sciences? Join us as Master or Ph.D. student and benefit from a strong industry network, state of the a...

More

14th Research Opportunities Week (ROW) for Postdocs at TU Munich

Join the ROW to learn more about TUM, the German academic system, and career opportunities for postdocs. You get the chance to meet TUM professors, attend workshops, and get to know Munich!

More

Kick-start your future career in Financial Management at Coburg Univer...

If you are interested in management and finance our premium MBA program Financial Management could be just right for you! The program features an optional Dual Degree from USC Australia and a Bloomber...

More

Discover the business of tomorrow – enhance your career opportunities ...

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

More
1/8

Contact

  • Regional Office Mexico City

    Calle Kepler 157, Col. Nueva Anzures, Del. Miguel Hidalgo C.P. 11590 Mexico City Telephone: +52 (55) 525018-83
    Fax: +52 (55) 525018-04
    E-Mail: info@daadmx.org