DAAD - Summer courses in Germany 2027

All Bachelor’s and Master’s level students, regardless of discipline, are encouraged to participate in the DAAD summer exchange program. The German language is used solely in these DAAD summer courses in Germany for international students in 2026. All students interested in language, regional studies, or technical language courses are eligible for assistance. State-recognized German higher educational establishments, language course providers, and higher educational affiliated organizations are among the funding suppliers. Furthermore, course participants and instructors are proud to be a part of the German institutes because of their commitment to talent acquisition.

• Qualification Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree holders
• Country: Germany
• Host University: Higher Education Institutions in Germany
• Duration: 18 days
• Course type: Fully funded
• Deadline: 30 October 2026, 23:59 (Central European Time)

Benefits

The course costs covered are as follows:

• Complete coverage of language course costs
• Free accommodation for the entire course duration (single room in a dormitory, shared apartment, or private home)
• One-time allowance of €475
• Country-specific travel allowance (1188 euro for Afghanistan, check your country here)
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance included
• All payments are managed through the course provider and disbursed in cash on-site

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the language course
• Must be enrolled at a university in a programme-related country (excluding Germany) during the application and scholarship period
• Funding can only be received once per applicant
• May apply even if the second year of studies is not yet completed
• Must commit to sustainability awareness and conduct
• Must have German language proficiency (minimum A2 level), proven by an accepted certificate
• Accepted tests: onSET, TestDaF, Goethe, DSD, DSH, telc, ÖSD, or baccalaureate
• Language certificate must be no older than one year (B2/TDN4 certificates up to two years old)
• Open to undergraduate and master’s students from all disciplines
• Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least two years of study before the scholarship begins
• Funding covers German language, cultural, and technical language courses taught exclusively in German
• In-person attendance is mandatory; remote participation is not allowed

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Online application form
• Curriculum vitae (CV) in tabular form, in German
• Letter of motivation in German
• Transcripts of all university exams from the past two years (with German or English translation)
• If less than two years of study: proof of current academic achievements
• For undergraduates: school leaving certificate with grades (translated if needed)
• For postgraduates: last university degree certificate with final grades (translated if needed)
• Language certificates (with German or English translation)
• Additional relevant documents (e.g., internship or employment certificates, translated if applicable)

Important Notes

• Upload all required documents to the DAAD portal before the application deadline — incomplete applications will not be considered.
• You must indicate three preferred courses; placement is determined by course capacity.
• Once submitted, course preferences cannot be changed.
• The DAAD may request certified copies of submitted documents.
• Only complete applications will be reviewed.
• Application materials remain with the DAAD and are processed in accordance with EU and Federal Data Protection laws.

How to apply for DAAD – Summer courses in Germany?

• Apply between September 1 and October 30 via the DAAD online portal.
• Click “Application Portal” on the official DAAD website to access the online form.
• Register in the DAAD portal before starting your application.
• Download and complete the online application form.
• Prepare, translate (if needed), and scan all required documents in PDF format.
• Upload the completed form and all documents (original + translations) to the portal.
• Submit your complete application online before the deadline.

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