The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites applications for the 2026 DAAD Double Degree Scholarship, a unique fully funded opportunity for international students seeking to pursue integrated programs at both a German university and a partner foreign university.
This scholarship allows successful candidates to study alternately at both institutions and graduate with two national degrees, one from each university.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Expenses | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The DAAD Double Degree Scholarship 2026 is designed to support the implementation and further development of international degree programs with joint or double degrees between German and foreign partner universities.
The program encourages highly qualified students to alternate their studies between both institutions while obtaining full degrees from each. It aims to foster international collaboration, enrich academic exchange, and strengthen global networks within German higher education institutions.
This scholarship promotes long-term academic partnerships, collaborative curriculum development, and meaningful faculty and student mobility, contributing to the global visibility and appeal of German universities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the DAAD Double Degree Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be affiliated with state or state-recognized German universities
- Be Bachelor’s or Master’s students, or faculty members from participating institutions
- Be enrolled in or teaching within eligible double degree programs
- Note: Double degree programs involving France are not eligible, as they are supported under a separate framework by the Franco-German University (DFH)
Scholarship Benefits
The DAAD Double Degree Scholarship provides:
- Curriculum Development: Funding support to jointly design integrated study programs between institutions
- Student Mobility Grants: Full coverage of living expenses and travel costs for enrolled students
- Faculty Support: Travel grants and support for guest lecturers and professors contributing to the program
- Public Relations Support: Resources for promoting the program to attract high-achieving students globally
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit:
- Completed online application
- Detailed cooperation agreements between partner universities
- Curricular concepts outlining the structure and integration of the dual program
How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD Double Degree Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click the official link to visit the scholarship announcement webpage
- Submit the application via the DAAD online portal
- Ensure that all required documentation, including agreements and curricular details, are submitted before the deadline
- Proposals that support diversity and inclusion are strongly encouraged and welcomed
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