Award amount$5,000; Travel subsidies depend on travel region; Additional allowances for luggage and health insurance can be made; Visiting Professors are paid by the host institution according to standard salary rates; DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals)
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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Graduate Study in Germany
Information on pursuing graduate studies in Germany, including academic and language requirements, application processes, and costs. Offers links to degree program databases.
Higher education qualification or international university degree required.; Bachelor's degree enables enrollment in a Master's program.; Master's degree required for PhD programs.; Bachelor's degree usually needs to be in a similar field as the Master's program.; Some universities may require work experience.
Requirements
Proof of higher education entrance qualification (HZB).; German language proficiency (TestDaF, DSH, Goethe Institut B2+), unless enrolling in an international program.; Check specific university application requirements and deadlines.
Application materials
Notarized copies or originals of certificates may be required.; Uni-assist e.V. processes applications for many universities.; Apply directly to the university or graduate school if not a Uni-assist member.
How to apply
Check university-specific application requirements and deadlines.; Most universities have online application systems.; Uni-assist e.V. is the application service for many German universities.; Apply directly to universities or graduate schools if not using Uni-assist.
Contact
+1 (212) 758-3223, daad.newyorkdaad.de; DAAD Information Center San Francisco; DAAD Information Centre Toronto
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