DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

What it covers

• Monthly stipend
• Health, accident and liability insurance
• Travel allowance
• Study and research subsidy
• German language course before the programme

Who can apply

• Bachelor’s degree, usually completed within the last six years
• At least two years of professional experience
• Employed in a public or private institution in a developing country
• Above-average academic record

Documents to prepare

• DAAD application form
• Signed CV in Europass format
• Motivation letter per course
• Employer reference
• Language certificate

How to apply

1. Choose up to three courses from the DAAD list of development-related programmes
2. Apply for admission directly to those universities
3. Prepare the DAAD application in the portal
4. Send the paper set to the department if the course requires it
5. Selection interviews or committee review between December and April