Call for applications for the DAAD Scholarship in Germany 2020-21. The DAAD Scholarship for international students is one of the top scholarships of the world. It is the most prestigious and competitive scholarship programs in the world.
The duration of the Daad international Scholarship 2021 is 12 to 36 months (dependent on study program). It’s a great chance for international students to study in Germany on scholarship.
DAAD scholarships for international students are fully-funded scholarship program and it covers all the expenses of the selected students.
The German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD Germany scholarships are available for masters and PhD degree programs in multiple fields of study. What are you waiting for? Apply now DAAD Scholarship 2021.
DAAD Scholarship in Germany 2020 Details:
Host Country:
- Germany
Course Level:
- Scholarships for Masters in Germany
- Scholarships for PhD in Germany
List of Universities & Courses For Postgraduate Courses Under DAAD:
Economic Sciences/Business Administration/Political Economics
Course: Master’s Programme in International and Development Economics – MIDE
University: Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) Berlin
Course: MSc Development Economics
University Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Course: Small Enterprise Promotion and Training
University: Universität Leipzig
Development Cooperation
Course: Development Management
University: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Course: Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security
University: Universität Bonn and United Nations Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
Course: Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR)
University: Universität Bonn, Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF)
Course: Sustainable Development Management
University: Hochschule Rhein-Waal, Campus Kleve
Engineering and Related Sciences
Course: Hydro Science and Engineering
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: Textile and Ready-Made Clothing Technology
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: Master of Engineering in “Energy and Environmental Management in Developing Countries” (formerly SESAM)
University: Europa-Universität Flensburg
Course: Water Resources and Environmental Management – WATENV
University: Leibniz Universität Hannover
Course: Postgraduate Programme Renewable Energy – PPRE
University: Universität Oldenburg
Course: Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics
University: Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
Course: Master’s Program Infrastructure Planning
University: Universität Stuttgart
Course: Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE)
University: Universität Stuttgart
Course: Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering – NHRE
University: Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Mathematics
Course: PhD-Programme “Mathematics in Industry and Commerce” – MIC
University: Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Regional and Urban Planning
Course: Urban Management – UM
University: Technische Universität Berlin
Course: SPRING – Regional Development Planning and Management
University: Technische Universität Dortmund
Course: Master of Science Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design – MSc. IUSD
University: Universität Stuttgart
Agricultural and Forest Sciences
Course: Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics – ARTS
University: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Course: Tropical Forestry
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: IPPAE: International Ph.D. Program in Agricultural Economics, Bioeconomy and Rural Development
University: Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen and Universität Hohenheim
Course: Tropical and International Forestry
University: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Course: Agricultural Economics – AgEcon
University: Universität Hohenheim
Course: Master of Science in International Horticulture
University: Leibniz Universität Hannover
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Course: M.Sc. Marine Biology – International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology (ISATEC)
University: Universität Bremen
Course: Environmental Governance – MEG
University: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Course: Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation – LENC
University: Universität Greifswald
Course: Natural Resources Management and Development (NRM)/Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)/Renewable Energy Management (REM)
University: Technische Hochschule Köln
University: Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT)
Course: Integrated Water Resources Management – IWRM MSc Joint Exchange Program with a focus on the Middle East and Northern Africa Region
University: Technische Hochschule Köln, Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT) and German Jordanian University (GJU), Jordan
Course: Environment and Resources Management (ENREM) – Focus Latin America
University: Technische Hochschule Köln, Institute for Technology and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT) and Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi (UASLP), Mexico
Medicine/Public Health
Course: Master of Science in International Health (Berlin)
University: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin,
University: Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Course: Master of Science in Global Urban Health
University: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Course: Master of Science in International Health (Heidelberg)
University: Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Social Sciences, Education and Law
Course: Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity Building
University: Technische Universität Dresden
Course: International Education Management – INEMA
University: Ludwigsburg University of Education (PH Ludwigsburg) and Helwan University Cairo, Egypt
Course: Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Competition Law
University: Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC)
Media Studies
Course: International Media Studies
University: Deutsche Welle Akademie, Universität Bonn, and Hochschule Bonn Rhein-Sieg
For more information about eligible postgraduate courses, visit DAAD scholarship eligible courses.
Scholarship Duration of DAAD Scholarships:
- The duration of the international scholarship in Europe is 12 to 36 months (dependent on study program)
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Scholarship Value:
The DAAD Scholarships in Germany for postgraduate courses in 2020 covers all the expenses of the selected candidates. It includes:
- DAAD Scholarship Monthly Stipend
- 850 euros for a master
- 1,200 euros for doctoral applicants
- Medical, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel Allowance.
- Free tuition fee
Eligibility Criteria of the DAAD Scholarship Germany:
The Typical Scholarship Holder:
- Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with an emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
- Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.
- His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered
Language skills
- For study courses in German (scholarship includes a preparatory 6-month German language course in Germany): Successful passing of the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course. Therefore, a minimum German language level of B1 at the time of application is a requirement, that needs to be proofed by providing a current certificate.
Note: It is not possible to pass the required German language courses (DSH or TestDaF) without any previous basic knowledge in the German language (at least B1 Level), even with the preceding six-month intensive course in Germany. Passing the language test is a formal prerequisite for matriculation at the respective German university. - For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based)
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Required Documents:
- Signed DAAD application form with the current date (www.daad.de/medien/deutschland/
stipendien/formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf) - Personally signed CV (please use the sample Europass format) with the current date
- Personally signed Letter of Motivation (with reference to current occupation and choice of postgraduate program (s), two pages maximum) with the current date.
- IMPORTANT: When applying for more than one postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses), you have to submit one motivation letter explaining why you are applying for these specific
courses and why you chose that priority. - Letter of recommendation from your current employer; the letter must have letterhead, a signature, and official stamp and must be of the current date (not in a sealed envelope)
- Certificate(s) of Employment from the employer(s) that proof a minimum of two years of relevant
- working experience (after the bachelor’s degree) at the time of application and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment from your current employer upon returning home.
- Proof of Language Skills:
- English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: The institutional TOEFL is not accepted)
- German – required for courses taught in German
- Copies of Academic Degrees (certified translation if necessary)
- Copies of Academic Transcripts, incl. grading-scale (certified translation if necessary)
- Applicants from the People’s Republic of China are asked to submit an APS Certificate with their application documents.
Note: Some courses may require additional documents. For detailed information, please see the relevant course description on the following pages and on the respective websites.
How to Apply for DAAD Scholarship 2020-21?
You need to fill the DAAD Scholarship online application. You need to follow the following steps.
Step 1: You send your completed application(s) directly to them according to a postgraduate course.
Step 2: A selection committee suggests potential candidates for a DAAD scholarship.
Step 3: The suggested candidates will be contacted by DAAD to upload their complete application to the DAAD Portal.
Step 4: The selection process will be finalized, and the suggested candidates will be informed accordingly.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have a copy of each document of your application ready, as those documents (as PDF files) have to be uploaded to the DAAD Portal in case you are suggested for a DAAD scholarship!
Application Deadline:
- Deadlines vary from one university to another. You check the deadline for each course by visiting the official website for DAAD 2020-21
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