DAAD Scholarships For Master's Studies Abroad 2026/27

This program offers you the opportunity to earn a master's degree abroad and gain international study experience. You can pursue your individual study interests and develop both professionally and personally.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 18, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorDAAD
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A monthly scholarship rate determined by the host country: Scholarship calculator.
• Travel allowance depending on the host country
• Health, accident and private liability insurance benefits

In addition, you can apply for further benefits after the start of the funding:

• Tuition fee subsidy up to a maximum limit
• Grant for a language course (national language or language of instruction or work)
• Family benefits for accompanying spouses or life partners and/or children
• Grants for travel in the host country directly related to the project (please submit a cost estimate with confirmation from the supervising university professor with your application). Accommodation costs are non-reimbursable.
• In the case of a disability or chronic illness: upon request, a subsidy may be granted for justified additional costs incurred abroad

Requirements

• You can apply if you want to obtain a Master's degree (or equivalent) from a university abroad.
• You can also apply if you are not a German citizen. You can find the requirements in ourimportant scholarship informationunder Section A, Point 1.
• The program is open to all academic disciplines.

Application Deadline

March 18, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to DAAD on mydaad.b2clogin.com to apply

• Register on the DAAD portal ( read the instructions for registering on the portal )
• Apply online in the DAAD portal ( read the application instructions in the portal )
• Under "Create Letter of Recommendation Form," you can generate the cover sheet for the letter of recommendation as a fillable PDF in the DAAD portal.
• Please send the form to your university instructor with a request to complete it completely and attach a freely worded letter of recommendation (as explained in the form).
• Please upload both documents during the application process in the portal in the "Attachments" step under "Letter of Recommendation ." Sending the letter of recommendation by email is not possible.

Do well to check the various deadlines specified for each region here.

For more information, kindly visit DAAD scholarship portal.