DAAD Scholarship for Pakistani Students

DAAD is the most prestigious scholarship offered by the German Academic Exchange Service. DAAD stands for (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst ) “German academic exchange service”. The DAAD is the world’s largest funding organization for students and researchers. It was founded in 1925. Over 4 million students and researchers have received DAAD scholarships. It is a registered German association. German institutions of higher education and student bodies are its members. The German Federal Foreign Office primarily funds this scholarship. 

It is a fully funded scholarship for international students who want to pursue their academic careers in Master's, LLM, MBA, MPhil, and PHD at state-recognized universities in Germany. It covers your whole living expenses, travel expenses, and insurance. Germany is the top economy in Europe, with exceptional living and educational standards. Germany offers multiple scholarships for international students. Education is free in Germany, making this country the most competitive destination for international students.

The DAAD is one of the best scholarship programs in Europe, providing 934 €/month for master's students and 1,300 €/month for doctoral students. Students need a CGPA of 3.3/4.0 or higher, an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5, and 2 years of relevant professional experience, depending on the course, to apply for this scholarship. Students can apply for multiple courses for the DAAD scholarship. Economic Sciences, Business Administration, Political Economics, Development Cooperation, Engineering and Related Sciences, Regional and Urban Planning, Agricultural and Forest Sciences, Natural and Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education and Law, Media Studies

Scholarship Duration

• Master’s applicants: 10-24 months
• PhD applicants: thirty-six months
• Postdoctoral applicants: six to twenty-four months

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Study in Germany for Pakistani Students

Types of DAAD Scholarships

DAAD is the largest scholarship organization with 450,000 alums. DAAD has a network of offices and information centers in more than 70 countries. DAAD has a wide range of DAAD-funded university projects abroad. DAAD has also established new university projects. DAAD offers a wide range of scholarships for Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral students.

Master Scholarships

• EPOS scholarship
• Helmut Schmidt scholarship
• Study scholarships in the fields of design, film, fine arts, and visual communication
• Study scholarship in the field of Architecture
• Study scholarships in the field of music
• Study for a postgraduate scholarship in the field of performing arts

PhD Scholarships

• Research grants in Germany
• DAAD scholarships for medical doctors
• Research grants for a PhD program in Germany
• DLR research scholarship
• DAAD graduate school scholarship
• Research grants for a bi-nationally supervised PhD program
• DAAD EP

• Postdoctoral Scholarship

• DLR DAAD research scholarship
• DAAD research stay for institutes and scientists
• Research grant in Germany
• DAAD re-invitation program for the former fellowship holders

Available Courses

• Economics Sciences
• Business Administration
• Political Economics,
• Development Cooperation
• Hydroscience and engineering
• Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics
• Water resources and environmental management
• Urban management
• Regional development planning and management
• Tropical forestry
• sustainable food systems
• agricultural economics
• M.sc marine Biology
• Natural resources management and development
• Master of science in international health
• Master of science in global urban health

Financial Benefits of the DAAD Scholarship

Monthly Stipend

• PhD Students will get a 1300€ monthly stipend
• Master's students will get a 934€ monthly stipend

Insurance

• Students will get health, accident, and personal liability insurance.

Travel allowance

• Travel allowances and airfare tickets

Rent subsidy

Students will get a monthly rent subsidy under specific circumstances

Family Allowance

• If students accompany their family, they will receive a monthly allowance.

Accommodation

• As this is a fully funded scholarship, it covers your study and accommodation expenses.

For disabled Applicants

• This scholarship also supports international students with any disability or chronic issue

Eligibility Criteria

• You must meet the following criteria to be eligible
• Students must have bachelor's degree (4 years) in a relevant subject.
• Students must have relevant work experience of 2 years. During study, the work experience will not count. Only full-time work experience after a degree will be considered.
•  Students should prove their motivation for this scholarship
• The minimum IELTS requirement is an overall band of 6.0. Sometimes it also depends on the university you are applying to.

Documents Required:

These are the required documents you have to submit for the DAAD scholarship:

• DAAD application form
• Letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages long)
• CV (Europass)
• University certificates
• Transcripts
• 2 years of professional experience relevant to the course you are applying for.
• Letter of recommendation ( with original stamps and signature)
• English proficiency ( minimum 6.0 IELTS score)

Application Submissions:

• Applications are open from 1^st May to 1^st June every year.

Tips to Win

Start early: The application process can take time, so it’s essential to start preparing your documents in advance. Ensure each document, including your letter of motivation and recommendation, is complete and highlights your strengths.

Create a comprehensive and strong motivation letter: One of the most essential parts of your application is your motivation letter. Be sure to explain your personal and academic reasons for studying in Germany in detail. Highlight how the DAAD Scholarship will help you achieve your goals and how your studies will benefit your home country. 

Strong recommendation: who are familiar with your academic or professional work and can validate and support your qualifications to get solid recommendations. A well-written recommendation letter can significantly boost your application.

Demonstrate Your Impact: Applicants who can clearly and effectively demonstrate how their education in Germany has positively and significantly impacted their home nation will be considered. Make sure to thoroughly and convincingly describe how your studies will aid in national growth, sustainable innovation, or the dissemination of valuable academic knowledge.

Application Process

• The application will be submitted directly to the university portal
• Your application should contain strong academic performance, motivation, and work experience
• Then, a selection committee will select the potential candidate.
• DAAD will contact selected candidates to upload their completed applications to the DAAD portal.
• Upload each document copy (as PDF Files).
• Prepare well for the interview.
• When the interview process will end, the selected students will be informed accordingly.

FAQs:

Q1. Is there any age limit for applying ?

Answer: There is no age limit, but your latest degree should not be older than 6 years.

Q2. Is there any exam after selection in DAAD scholarship ?

Answer: After selection there will be an interview with university staff.

Q3. Is there any specific regulation for Chinese applicants?

Answer: For Chinese applicants, they have to submit Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate.

Q4. Is there any specific portal where I can check my application status?

Answer: There is no such portal where you can check your application status but most of the decisions are finalize at the end of March.