Want to study in Germany? Here are 5 DAAD scholarships that Indian students should know about

If Germany is on your academic radar, chances are you've come across the renowned DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst or German Academic Exchange Service). Originating in 1925 from a single-student initiative, it has evolved into a global funding powerhouse promoting German education internationally. Boasting support for over 100,000 students globally, it stands as a premier organization for higher education funding, both in Germany and abroad.Beyond financial aid, DAAD plays a pivotal role in internationalizing the German education system, making it a go-to resource for students charting their educational journey in Germany. With a portfolio of 184 scholarships, DAAD caters to diverse needs, from funding a semester or internship to supporting entire degree programs. Aspiring Indian students can explore a plethora of scholarship programmes, making DAAD a cornerstone for those planning academic pursuits in Germany. Stay tuned for insights into the top scholarship programmes tailored for Indian students by DAAD.
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Graduates from all disciplines with a professional experience of a minimum of two years can apply for this scholarship programme.
Caters to: Postgraduate/ doctoral students at a partner university in Germany
Award amount: 934 euros for graduates, 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates
Duration: 12-42 months (depending on the course)
Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture
Candidates who have earned a first university degree in Landscape Planning, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Architecture, Monument Conservation and Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture by the time their course begins are eligible to apply.
Caters to: Students who wish to carry on their education in Germany with a PG or a stream in the field of architecture.
Award amount: 934 euros a month (Travel Allowance, Off-Study Allowance, Health, Accident, Personal Liability Insurance Cover, etc.)
Duration: 10-24 months
Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music
Candidates who have a first university degree in Music before the course of the study can apply for this DAAD scholarship.
Caters to: Students who wish to continue their education in Germany with a PG or a course of study in the field of music.
Award amount: 934 euros a month (health, accident and liability insurance cover, Travel Allowance, Off-Study Allowance)
Duration: 10-24 months
Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts
All applicants need to have a first university degree in the field of the Performing Arts by the time the course begins.
Caters to: Students who plan to pursue a PG degree in Germany or continue with a programme in the field of the Performing Arts.
Award amount: 934 euros a month (health, accident and liability insurance cover, Travel Allowance, Off-Study Allowance)
Duration: 10-24 months
Combined Study and Practice Stays for Engineers from Developing Countries (KOSPIE) with Indian IITs
Candidates pursuing the second semester of Engineering Mathematics and Natural Sciences in an IIT, are in the second year of a PG programme or in the fourth semester of a three-year MTech course/ 8th semester of an integrated/dual degree course, are eligible to apply for this financial aid.
Caters to: Students who work on a project as part of their PG thesis under the tutelage of a supervisor, who’s a German professor.
Award amount: 861 euros a month (health, accident and liability insurance cover, off-research allowance of 266 euros, travel and rent subsidy)
Duration: 7 months