April 7, 2025

Closing date: Applicants can apply anytime

Student type: International students 

Level of study: master’s or PhD

Study area: mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering.

Scholarship value:  

– Monthly stipend: **€934 (Master’s)** or **€1,200 (PhD)**  

– Health insurance and travel allowances  

– Partial or full tuition waivers (depending on the university)  

Description: DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is one of the world’s largest government-funded academic exchange organizations, offering a wide range of scholarships for international students and researchers, with strong support for  STEM fields (Natural Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.).The aim of the scholarship programme is to support the qualification and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries. It offers the opportunity to continue their academic and professional career in innovation-driving STEM fields in Germany with a Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering.

Eligibility:

  – Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering).  

  – PhD applicants: Master’s degree + clear research proposal.  

  – English-taught programs: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80 (some require basic German, e.g., A1).  

  – German-taught programs: TestDaF Level 4 or DSH 2.  

  – Some programs require 2+ years of work experience.  

  – Chinese students must complete APS certification (academic eligibility review).  

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&intention=&q=&page=1&detail=57742130