DAAD Master’s Scholarships 2027/28: €992 Monthly in Germany
The DAAD Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines support postgraduate study in Germany starting in 2027. The verified UK application route is open until 1 December 2026. Funding includes €992 monthly, insurance contributions and a study allowance. DAAD does not pay tuition fees under this programme.
Level: Master’s
Duration: 10–24 months
Typical start: 1 October 2027
Other countries: check your DAAD listing
Funding and benefits
DAAD lists €992 per month, €460 annually for study costs, insurance contributions and a travel allowance upon application. Conditional rent, family and language support may also apply. Tuition is excluded; check university charges before choosing a course.
Eligibility and language requirements
Complete a first degree by the funding start. Normally, the latest degree must be within six years, and residence in Germany must not exceed 15 months at the deadline. Separate schemes cover architecture and artistic disciplines. Provide evidence of the course’s teaching language and meet the university’s own admission rules.
Required documents
Prepare a CV of up to three pages, a 1–3-page motivation letter, transcripts, degree certificate, language evidence no older than three years, a recent recommendation from a university teacher and the preferred-master-programmes form. Admission may follow later but is required before funding begins. Upload English or German translations with documents in another language.
How to apply
- Check the official DAAD listing for your country of application.
- Choose suitable master’s programmes and check their admission deadlines separately.
- Register in the DAAD portal and generate the recommendation form.
- Prepare PDF attachments, complete the application and submit before the scholarship deadline.
Deadline and selection
The UK listing gives 1 December 2026, with selection in March 2027 and funding from October. DAAD states the portal closes at 24:00 CET/CEST on the deadline day; for 1 December this is CET (UTC+1). This is not a universal worldwide deadline. Selection considers academic qualifications, study-project quality, motivation, prospects and extracurricular engagement.
Is this the right DAAD route for you?
This article covers the DAAD Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines route for applicants based in the UK or Ireland who plan to begin a master’s degree in Germany in autumn 2027. It should not be treated as one universal DAAD deadline for applicants worldwide.
- Strong fit: academically strong graduates or advanced undergraduates who can explain why a specific German master’s programme is the logical next step in their academic and professional development.
- Plan university admission separately: the DAAD scholarship application and the German university admission process are different. Winning DAAD funding does not replace the university’s own admission requirements.
- Budget beyond the stipend: DAAD lists €992 per month plus insurance and travel support for this route, but it explicitly does not pay tuition fees under the programme. Check semester contributions and any programme-specific tuition before selecting courses.
- Check the correct discipline route: architecture, music, performing arts and fine art/design applicants use separate DAAD study-scholarship schemes with different portfolio or selection requirements.
- Deadline depends on where you apply: DAAD UK/Ireland states that applicants based there have a 1 December 2026 deadline for study beginning in autumn 2027. Applicants elsewhere should select their own country in the DAAD scholarship database instead of copying the UK deadline.
ScholarshipHubNow editorial note: a stronger application connects the chosen German programmes to one coherent study objective. Listing unrelated master’s courses can make the proposed academic plan look less convincing.
Practical application tips
Build a checklist for each university alongside your DAAD checklist. Explain why your selected courses fit your previous training and future plans. Ask your referee early, and leave time to check translations and PDF readability. Compare living costs with the stipend and identify any tuition or semester charges before committing to a programme.
FAQs
Does the scholarship cover tuition?
No. This DAAD programme explicitly excludes tuition fees.
Is 1 December the deadline for every country?
No. The date verified here belongs to the UK route. Select your own country in the official database.
Is university admission automatic?
No. Apply for admission separately and obtain it before funding starts.
Official sources and application
Official DAAD UK programme and application portal · DAAD programme database: select your country
Apply Now — Official DAAD Route
Related opportunities
- Freiburg DAAD-MEG Scholarship
- TU Dresden Tropical Forestry DAAD EPOS Scholarship
- Göttingen Molecular Biology MSc/PhD Funding
Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027 | Tuition-Free Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027-2028 | Hungary Government Scholarship Guide
Romania Government Scholarship 2027–2028 | Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD Official Guide
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28 | Fully Funded UK Master’s
