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DAAD Study Electronic Deadline
Saturday, October 31, 2026
5 PM EST
Support for a full master's degree program at a German university for highly qualified graduating seniors or recent graduates.
All academic fields are welcome. Graduating seniors and recent graduates are eligible to apply for a whole postgraduate or master's degree program completed at a state or state-recognized university in Germany. Can also be used for one year of study in Germany as part of a master's degree completed at a university in the US.
Grants are for 10-24 months depending upon your program. Students in the humanities and social sciences should have a good command of German. Some funding may be available for German language study.
Please note that DAAD Study grants do NOT cover tuition fees, so check your graduate program of interest to find out what, if any, tuition costs might be. Many public universities in Germany do not charge tuition and fees. Visit Study in Germany to explore academic programs.
Disability Resources
To ensure accessibility to study and research opportunities, DAAD can cover up to 10,000 euros in accommodation-related costs upon request. Learn more here.
For general information about studying abroad with a disability, visit the Mobility International USA (MIUSA) website.
€992 monthly stipend, health insurance, flat rate for international travel cost and a language study allowance. Annual study allowance of €460. Limited funds available for a rent subsidy.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
No Requirements |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Available to graduating seniors, graduate students and recent alumni to conduct research, pursue advanced study, practice a creative art or undertake teaching assistantships for one year in a foreign country. Supports one year of research, study, or teaching English abroad. Travel and living expenses provided.
Sponsored by the European Union, Erasmus Mundus offers students scholarships to complete one of the many offered specific Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. Tuition fees and participation costs (including insurance), travel cost contribution, installation cost contribution, and monthly allowance.
Yearlong fellowship in Germany that includes intensive language study, a semester of coursework, and a semester-long internship. In addition to providing a monthly stipend, the program covers the cost of round-trip international airfare, 2 months of intense German language study, tuition for one semester of study, housing, program-related travel, and health insurance in Germany.