DAAD University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates 2026

This programme aims to deepen knowledge of the German language (general language, technical language) and regional studies.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 30, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorDAAD
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• coverage of the costs for the language course
• provision of accommodation by the course provider for the duration of the course (accommodation in a single room, e.g. student dormitory, shared apartment or private household)
• a one-time allowance of 450 EUR
• Payment of a country-specific travel allowance for selected countries. The 2026 lump sums for travel expenses have not yet been determined. They will be published as soon as they are available.
• Health, accident and personal liability insurance benefits

Requirements

• Students in undergraduate (e.g. bachelor's) and master's programmes in all disciplines are eligible to apply.
• Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of university study by the time the scholarship period begins.
• The grant holder must be at least 18 years old when starting the language course.
• Applicants must be enrolled at a university in one of the programme-related countries (except Germany) both at the time of application and throughout the entire scholarship period.
• Funding from the programme can only be claimed once.
• Applicants commit themselves to deal sensitively with the issue of sustainability.
• Travelling from the home country should be done using low-emission means of transport (train, bus/long-distance bus) wherever possible.

Selection Process

• A selection committee will review all applications
• Key selection criteria are:
  - Previous academic achievements
  - Convincing letter of motivation for choice of study programme and future academic project.

Application Documents

• Online application form
• Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form (in German)
• Letter of motivation (in German)
• Transcripts of all university examinations taken in the last two years, with individual grades (with German or English translation)
• For undergraduate students: school leaving certificate with grades (with German or English translation)
• For graduate students in postgraduate studies: last university degree certificate with final grade/s (with German or English translation)
• Language certificates (with German or English translation, if applicable)
• Other documents that you consider important for your application, if necessary with German or English translation (e.g. proof of internships, certificates of employment).

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Register in the DAAD portal
2. Applying online in the DAAD portal

For more information, kindly visit DAAD scholarship webpage.