DAAD Scholarships
Germany · German Academic Exchange Service · Master's & PhD
Germany's largest scholarship organisation, with programmes for international graduates — including development-related master's courses for students from developing countries.
Why our counselors picked it
- Monthly stipend plus travel and insurance allowances
- Many programmes taught in English
- Work experience is required for some programmes
Funded by: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
What it pays for
Full funding for the course: course or tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, health insurance, travel costs to Germany and back, and settlement costs for the duration of the course. Amounts follow the DAAD standard rates published in each course's call.
Who can apply
- Master's Degree
- PhD / Doctorate
Application window
Course-specific: you apply directly to up to three courses, each with its own deadline, usually several months before the course starts
For Bangladeshi applicants: For applicants from developing countries, and it requires at least two years of professional experience after graduation. Confirm your country is on the DAC list of developing countries before applying, as this was not verified on the official page.