Scholarship

University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Original Source

About This Opportunity

This DAAD scholarship programme aims to deepen knowledge of the German language (general language, technical language) and regional studies through intensive summer courses in Germany. The programme provides funding for participation in language and cultural studies courses as well as technical language courses. The courses have a duration of four weeks with at least 25 teaching hours per week and take place between June and September. Students in undergraduate and master's programmes in all disciplines are eligible to apply. Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of university study by the time the scholarship period begins. The scholarship includes coverage of language course costs, accommodation in a single room, a one-time allowance of 450 EUR, country-specific travel allowances for selected countries, and health, accident and personal liability insurance benefits. The courses are taught exclusively in German and participation takes place in person only. Applicants must be enrolled at a university in one of the programme-related countries (except Germany) both at the time of application and throughout the entire scholarship period, and must be at least 18 years old when starting the course.

1 - 2 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
Germany
Project in
Germany
Applicants
individual
Age
18 - 151 years old

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter transcripts

Review process

A selection committee reviews all applications based on previous academic achievements and convincing letter of motivation for choice of study programme and future academic project.

Additional benefits

  • housing
  • health_insurance
  • travel_support

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions