University Summer Courses in Germany- International Students

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is committed to funding education for students ranging from undergraduates to doctoral students.

Scholarship Overview

This scholarship program aims to help students and graduates improve their German, as well as develop an understanding of Germany’s culture.
Students who go through this course are well-prepared to be international citizens who are able to communicate and transact in one of the world’s leading languages.
This course runs from June to November 2020.

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

What does the scholarship cover?

Students who take up this summer program receive the following:

A one-off scholarship payment of €950. Students from least developed countries receive €1125.
A country-specific travel allowance
Health, personal liability and accident insurance cover
Course fees (paid directly to the provider)
Accommodation costs (paid directly to the course provider)

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To apply for this program, you must:

Be a student of the German language or German as a foreign language
Be at least 18 years old when starting the program
Applicants must be registered at a university of one of the program-related countries (except Germany) at the time of application as well as for the entire period of the funded stay
Have proof of a minimum language level of B1
Provide evidence of German language skills with the application via a language certificate. Certifications that are accepted include onSET-Deutsch, TestDaF, Goethe Institut–Nachweis, DSD, DSH, telc Deutsch, and ÖSD-Zertifikat
Be able to follow lectures in German

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

Required Documents

Online application form
A full curriculum vitae in tabular form (in German)
A copy of school leaving certificate (for Bachelor students) or Bachelor degree certificate with final grade(s) (for Master students), if available (with German or English translation)
A letter of motivation (in German)
Proof of credits for the preceding two years (in German or in English)
Language certificates (with German or English translation, if applicable)

Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed by a selection committee based on the following criteria.

Closing Date

How do I get more information?