Last updated: 23 Apr 2013
DAAD
Masters (MS) Degree
Masters (MS) Degree
Deadline: 31 July (annual)
Study in: Germany
Course starts September 2013
Study in: Germany
Course starts September 2013
Brief description:
Sponsored Ad
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides
scholarships in Germany for international students for a range of postgraduate
courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated
young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies.
These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of
concentrated study, provide academically-trained young professionals in leading
positions from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in
postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.
Host
Institution(s):
German Universities offering postgraduate courses with
relevance to developing countries.
Field(s)
of Study:
Postgraduate courses are offered in the following fields:
• Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political
Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Veterinary Medicine
• Sociology and Education
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Veterinary Medicine
• Sociology and Education
View the
list of selected programmes for 2013/2014.
Number
of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target
group:
The DAAD Germany
Scholarships are for international students and young professionals from
developing countries in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central and South
America and Central and Eastern Europe. (See the DAC List of the OECD)
Scholarship
value/inclusions:
The DAAD pays a monthly scholarship installment, currently
set at EUR 750.00. In addition, the scholarship includes costs for health,
accident and liability insurance in Germany and an adequate travelling
allowance, in so far as the home country or another donor is not already
covering these expenses. Furthermore, the DAAD pays an annual research grant.
However, the universities might charge additional fess not covered by the
scholarship (e.g., enrolment fee, semester ticket, etc.).
Eligibility:
• Will come either from a public authority or a state or
private company in a developing country and, as such, be engaged in the
planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development
policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in related subject.
• Will have completed an academic degree far beyond average and at least two years of related professional experience.
• Is not older than 36 (for some courses the age limit is 32), and his/her respective academic degrees should normally not be older than 3 years. Concerning a possible age limit, please refer to the course details on the following pages.
• For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A3 or B1 are highly recommended.
• For courses in English: TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6) certificate.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in related subject.
• Will have completed an academic degree far beyond average and at least two years of related professional experience.
• Is not older than 36 (for some courses the age limit is 32), and his/her respective academic degrees should normally not be older than 3 years. Concerning a possible age limit, please refer to the course details on the following pages.
• For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A3 or B1 are highly recommended.
• For courses in English: TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6) certificate.
Please also see if you meet the eligibility requirements of
the programme you are applying to.
Application
instructions:
Scholarship applicants can apply at the German embassy or
DAAD regional office, directly at the DAAD in Bonn or directly to the
university. For Cameroon, Myanmar, Nigeria it is highly recommended to
submit the applications only via the German Embassy.
The applicant should submit the complete requirements as
found in this link. The applicant
also needs to follow separate specific application requirements and
instructions (if any) set by a course.
Application deadlines for DAAD-scholarships are as follows:
•At German embassies and/or at the DAAD regional offices: 31
July
• At the DAAD section 431 in Bonn/Germany: 30 August
• At the respective universities in Germany: 30 September or 15 October
• At the DAAD section 431 in Bonn/Germany: 30 August
• At the respective universities in Germany: 30 September or 15 October
Important Note: Applicants should make sure to
check information regarding university-specific application
closing dates directly with the individual
universities because they may vary from the general deadlines listed
above.
It is important to read the 2013-2014 Scholarship Booklet
and visit the official website to access the application form and for complete
information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official
Scholarship Website: http://www.daad.de/entwicklung/studierende_und_alumni/bildung_postgradual/ast/08492.en.html
Related
Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Germany for International Students
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