Germany is renowned for offering tuition-free education to both domestic and international students. The higher education in the country is highly regarded in the global market. Qualifications gained in Germany also have a good reputation in companies. In most German states, students are not required to pay any tuition fees at all. However, despite offering the best education across the world, the cost of education in Germany is very affordable.
DAAD Scholarship Germany 2026 is now accepting applications from eligible students in developing and emerging countries. The programme offers full funding for Master’s and PhD degrees in development-focused fields at top public universities in Germany.The duration of Master Degree is 12-24 months and that of PhD is 36 months.
The programme is fully funded by Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The scholarship will cover the following expenses of the student:
- Full tuition fee
- Travel Allowance
- Monthly Stipend
- Health and accident Insurance
- Family Allowance
- Rent subsidy and family support
Complete details are available at https://scholarshipforphd.com/daad-scholarship-2026/
Documents required
- Completed DAAD Application form
- Motivation letter (job related, max2 pages, signed)
- CV (Europass format)
- Academic and work reference letters
- Certified degrees and transcripts
- Language certificates (IELTS, TOEFL)
How to apply
- Choose your course from DAAD’s list of eligible programs
- Apply directly to the university
- Once accepted, submit your DAAD scholarship application via portal or German embassy
