Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
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About This Scholarship
This DAAD scholarship programme offers graduates the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree or complementary postgraduate course in architecture at state or state-recognised German universities. The scholarship promotes academic advancement, international exchange, and networking amongst architects and designers.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend of €992
- Travel allowance (upon application)
- One-off study allowance
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Rent subsidy
- Family allowance
- Disability support
- Green Mobility Top-Up (climate-friendly travel)
- Online German course
- 2–6 month intensive German language course before studies
- Allowance for personal German language course during scholarship
- Reimbursement for TestDaF/DSH exam fees
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must hold a first university degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation, Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings, Urban Design/Urban Development, Landscape Architecture, or Landscape Planning
- 2 Must apply for a Master's degree, postgraduate degree, or complementary course at a state or state-recognised German university
- 3 Chosen programme must meet minimum ECTS credit requirements in Design/Projects (45 CP for 120-credit programmes, 34 CP for 90-credit programmes, 23 CP for 60-credit programmes)
- 4 Must provide strong academic records and work samples
- 5 Must not have already started the Master's or postgraduate degree programme in Germany