Hilde Domin Programme (DAAD)
Living-cost support availableGermany • Master's, Bachelor's, PhD
DAAD programme for students and doctoral candidates at risk from crisis regions, including Palestine.
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What this page covers
German Master's programmes combine free tuition with scholarship stipends for living costs.
- Most public universities: no tuition fees
- DAAD and Erasmus+ options
- Strong STEM and engineering focus
Germany application tips
- German language (B2+) opens more programmes
- Research blocked account requirements for visa
- Apply to DAAD by October–November
Master's scholarships in Germany
DAAD, Erasmus+, and university awards for graduate study in Germany.
Sparkasse Scholarship – Constructor University
See scholarship detailsGermany • Bachelor's, Master's
JetBrains-sponsored scholarships at Constructor University for CS and engineering students.
Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University)View details
DAAD EPOS
Living-cost support availableGermany • Master's
DAAD scholarships for development-related postgraduate courses at German universities.
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Equal Opportunity Scholarship – RWTH Aachen University
See scholarship detailsGermany • Master's, PhD
Equal opportunity scholarships at RWTH Aachen for international students from underrepresented backgrounds.
RWTH Aachen UniversityView details
UNU-EHS Scholarship Programme
See scholarship detailsGermany • Master's, PhD
Scholarships from the UN University's Environment and Human Security institute in Bonn, Germany.
United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human SecurityView details
RWTH Aachen – IIT Madras Joint Research Scholarship
See scholarship detailsGermany • Master's, PhD
Joint research scholarship between RWTH Aachen and IIT Madras for international graduate students.
RWTH Aachen / IIT MadrasView details
Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships
See scholarship detailsGermany • Master's, PhD
Fellowships for Master, PhD, and medical students in STEM and life sciences.
Bayer FoundationView details
KAAD Scholarship Programme (Catholic Academic Exchange Service)
Living-cost support availableGermany • Master's, PhD
Scholarships from the Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) for students from developing countries to study in Germany.
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DAAD Scholarships
See scholarship detailsMultiple countries • Master's
Known scholarship page (Germany)
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Study in Germany
See scholarship detailsMultiple countries • Master's
Known scholarship page (Germany)
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need German to study in Germany?
Many Master's are English-taught, but German proficiency opens more options and helps daily life.