DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) - Doctoral Research Grants

Funding for Costa Rican university lecturers to pursue Master's and doctoral degrees in Germany.

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Deadline30.10.2026

Award amountTravel allowance

Last checkedJun 27, 2026

Requirements

DAAD Recognition of the IB-Diploma in Germany

Details on IB Diploma recognition for German university admission, including subject and grading requirements.

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Eligibility

Hold an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; Diploma awarded after minimum twelve years of full-time education

Requirements

Six examination subjects, at least three at Higher Level; Specific subject group requirements (languages, sciences, math, social science); Minimum 24 total points, minimum grade 4 per subject (with compensation)

Important dates

Exam dates up to and including 2024 (old agreement); From 2025 exam dates on (new agreement); COVID-19 recognition for May/Nov 2020, May 2021 exams

Documents

Agreement on the Recognition of the 'International Baccalaureate Diploma' [pdf-file] (up to 2024); Agreement on the Recognition of the 'International Baccalaureate Diploma' [pdf-file] (from 2025); Decision of the Standing Conference of Education Ministers [pdf-file]

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