The DAAD Study Scholarships funded by the German Government provide international students with full support to pursue Master’s degrees in Germany.
The 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships in Architecture offer a generous monthly stipend of €992 and cover essential living costs, research expenses, accommodation, and travel allowances for students from any country.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: DAAD
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,904 Stipend/Yr | Research Allowance | Travel Expenses | Accommodation
- Deadline: September 24, 2025
Scholarship Details
The 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for international students to further their education in Germany through a Master’s degree or a non-degree postgraduate course in the field of Architecture. The program fosters academic growth and professional networking among peers worldwide.
Students can pursue either a full Master’s degree/postgraduate qualification or a supplementary course at a state or state-recognized German university of their choice. Undergraduate programs are not eligible under this scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships in Architecture, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields (by the start of the funded program):
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Monument Conservation
- Building in Existing Contexts / Reconditioning of Old Buildings
- Urban Planning / Urban Development
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Planning
- Show strong motivation and a clear commitment to the field
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the language of instruction
- Not already be enrolled in a Master’s/postgraduate program in Germany that has received DAAD funding
Scholarship Benefits
Each DAAD Study Scholarship in Architecture provides:
- A monthly stipend of €992
- Travel allowance from your home country
- A one-off study allowance
- Contributions towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Additional benefits (available after funding begins), including:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Family allowance for accompanying members
- Coverage of online language course fees
- Green Mobility Top-Up to support sustainable travel or reimbursement for carbon offset payments
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit:
- Completed DAAD application form (available on the DAAD Portal)
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Bachelor’s degree certificate with final grade
- Transcripts for all semesters of the Bachelor’s program (if possible)
- Motivation letter (DAAD form), outlining:
- Previous academic background (including universities and programs attended)
- Reasons for applying for this scholarship
- Copy of a valid passport
- Letter of acceptance from the host German university (if available). If not yet available at the time of application, this must be submitted before the funding period begins
How to Apply
To apply for the 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships in Architecture, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the official DAAD application portal
- Complete and submit your application through the DAAD Portal
- Ensure all documents are complete — incomplete applications will not be considered
- Wait for review and feedback from DAAD after submission
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