What is DAAD Scholarship and How can it help you
If you are planning to study in Germany then chances are you must have heard about DAAD. The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdeinst or the German Academic Exchange Service is essentially an international funding organization. Set in 1925 by a single student, it has swiftly transformed into an international organization that promotes German Education to international students as well as provides effective exchange program options for German Students. Today, supporting over 100,000 students worldwide, it has become one of the leading funding organizations for higher studies in Germany and abroad. Extending its services to involve the internationalization of the German Education System, it has become the first point of contact for students planning to pursue any part of their education in Germany.
DAAD Internship 2023 for Indian students: Students looking for internships in the field of science and engineering at a publicly-funded higher education institution in Germany can apply for 'Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE). Apart from this many other internships are available for Indian students which they can check on the official DAAD website.
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Latest Update: A total of 30 digital scholarships will be awarded by DAAD this year (2023) to all those students who could not complete their master's degree or start them because of certain reasons, including family or health commitments. Erudera reports that it is a first-of-its-kind programme and the same is financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Such students will have the option to either attend the full-time/part-time classes online or through blended learning.
What can DAAD help you with?
As mentioned, you can treat it as your first point of contact. The organization enjoys strong links with Universities in Germany and their student bodies. Essentially, it would help you with
- Funding your education in Germany by means of scholarships
- Researching the general process for Admissions in various UG/PG/PhD courses in Germany
- Exploring the various Universities in Germany offering International Courses
- Getting Health Insurance for your stay in Germany
The International DAAD Academy (iDA) operational in over 70 offices worldwide acts as a medium for students planning to study in Germany. It organizes events where students can visit and interact with German Universities, understand the process and get help with their studies in Germany plans.
DAAD Scholarships and Funding
DAAD offers around 184 scholarships for international students. These scholarships range from funding a semester/ internship in Germany to funding your entire degree program.
Few of the top scholarship programs for Indian students facilitated by DAAD are:
| Funding Name |
Who can Apply |
Features |
Amount |
Duration of Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) |
Graduates from all disciplines with at least two years' professional experience |
Funds the postgraduate/ doctoral course at the partner university in Germany |
*934 euros for graduates, 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates |
12-42 months (depending on the program) |
| Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture |
Applicant should be holding a first university degree in Landscape Planning, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Architecture, Monument Conservation and Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture by the time their course begins. |
One can continue his/her education in Germany with a PG or continuing course of study in the field of architecture. |
*934 euros a month *Off-Study Allowance *Health, Accident, Personal Liability Insurance Cover, etc |
10-24 months |
| Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music |
Applicant should be holding a first university degree in Music maximum by the time they begin their course of study. |
One can continue his/her education in Germany with a PG or continuing course of study in the field of music. |
*934 euros a month *Off-Study Allowance |
10-24 months |
| Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts |
Applicant should be holding a first university degree in the field of the Performing Arts maximum by the time they begin their course of study. |
One can continue his/her education in Germany with a PG or continuing course of study in the field of the Performing Arts. |
*934 euros a month *Off-Study Allowance |
10-24 months |
| Combined Study and Practice Stays for Engineers from Developing Countries (KOSPIE) with Indian IITs |
You're in one of the IITs pursuing second semester of Engineering, Mathematics and Natural Sciences. You should be in the second year of Master’s course or fourth semester of a three-year MTech course/ 8th semester of an integrated/dual degree course. |
Selected students can work on a project as part of their master’s thesis with the help of a German professor who will act as a supervisor. |
*861 euros a month *Travel and Rent Subsidy |
7 months |
Exceptional students with spectacular achievements in German language and literature, overseas academic exchange, German Studies, etc., are awarded frequently by the DAAD. You can also go through a more comprehensive list of Scholarships in Germany here.
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Hello Rana. Thank you for writing in. you can check out all about public universities in Germany here: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/list-of-public-universities-in-germany-articlepage-1995. Check out the eligibility criteria and admission requirements by following the link.
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