DAAD Scholarships 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇩🇪 Germany · Offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇩🇪 Germany
Provider: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Monthly payment, travel allowance, health insurance and, for some programmes, rent subsidy and family allowances.
Deadline: Varies by programme: DAAD–HEC PhD (Pakistan) around Aug–Oct 2026; research grants with major cycles in Oct–Nov; many Master's programmes Oct–Dec 2026.
Expected opening: Programme-specific (check the DAAD scholarship database)
Duration: Master's 1–2 years; PhD 3–4 years; research stays 1–12 months.
Professor contact: Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

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About the DAAD Scholarships

Germany's main scholarship programme for foreign students, with programmes for master's, PhD and research stays. Use the DAAD scholarship database to find the ones open to Pakistan; some research grants need a German supervisor's confirmation.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens (programme-specific; some run with HEC). Bachelor's/Master's usually completed within the last 6 years.

Academic requirements

Master's: Bachelor's degree. PhD/research grants: Master's degree and a research proposal with a German host supervisor.

Language requirements

English (IELTS/TOEFL) or German depending on the programme.

What the scholarship covers

Monthly payment, travel allowance, health insurance and, for some programmes, rent subsidy and family allowances.

Tuition: Most German public universities have no tuition (semester fee only).
Stipend and benefits: About EUR 992/month (Master's) and EUR 1,300–1,400/month (doctoral).
Duration: Master's 1–2 years; PhD 3–4 years; research stays 1–12 months.

Deadline and opening date

Varies by programme: DAAD–HEC PhD (Pakistan) around Aug–Oct 2026; research grants with major cycles in Oct–Nov; many Master's programmes Oct–Dec 2026.

Expected opening: Programme-specific (check the DAAD scholarship database).

Required documents

DAAD portal application
CV (Europass)
Motivation letter
Research proposal (PhD)
Supervisor acceptance (PhD)
Transcripts and degree
Recommendation letters
Language certificate

How to apply

Find your programme in the DAAD scholarship database (filter by Pakistan) and apply on the DAAD portal; for PhD find a German supervisor first.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the DAAD Scholarships?

Pakistani citizens (programme-specific; some run with HEC). Bachelor's/Master's usually completed within the last 6 years. Master's: Bachelor's degree. PhD/research grants: Master's degree and a research proposal with a German host supervisor.

What does the DAAD Scholarships cover?

Monthly payment, travel allowance, health insurance and, for some programmes, rent subsidy and family allowances. About EUR 992/month (Master's) and EUR 1,300–1,400/month (doctoral).

What is the DAAD Scholarships deadline?

Varies by programme: DAAD–HEC PhD (Pakistan) around Aug–Oct 2026; research grants with major cycles in Oct–Nov; many Master's programmes Oct–Dec 2026. Expected opening: Programme-specific (check the DAAD scholarship database).

Is IELTS required for the DAAD Scholarships?

English (IELTS/TOEFL) or German depending on the programme.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the DAAD Scholarships?

Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

How do I apply for the DAAD Scholarships?