DAAD – Funded University Summer Courses in Germany for International Students

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is committed to funding education for students ranging from undergraduates to doctoral students.
This organization supports 100,000 German and international students yearly.

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 2021.

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 the 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 at least 18 years old when starting the program
Be a student of the German language or German as a foreign language
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 A1
Have a language certificate for the minimum required language that is no more than a year old
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 and collaborate in study teams

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 English)
Language certificates (with German or English translation, if applicable)
Any other documents that may be relevant to your application, e.g. proof of placement, certificate of employment.

Note: The DAAD Head Office may request certified copies of submitted documents.

Selection Criteria

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

Closing Date

How do I get more information?