DAAD University Summer Courses in Germany 2027Funded 4-Week Scholarship
Learn eligibility criteria, financial coverage, and application procedures for the DAAD University Summer Courses Scholarship in Germany.
The DAAD University Summer Courses Scholarship gives international students the opportunity to spend four weeks at a German university studying German language, technical terminology, and regional studies.
- Host
- German Academic Exchange Service
- Age limit
- No specific age limit stated
- Degree
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of university study; master’s students may also apply
- Language
- Applicants should have the required German-language proficiency specified by DAAD
Can you apply?
This opportunity could be particularly useful for students who want to:
- Improve their German-language skills
- Experience studying in Germany
- Gain international academic exposure
- Learn German technical terminology related to their field
- Experience German culture and university life
What you get
Selected scholarship holders receive financial support toward participating in the summer course in Germany.
Benefits may include:
- Scholarship payment: Approximately €1,134
- Travel allowance: Support toward travel costs, subject to DAAD rules
- Insurance: Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Course support: Scholarship funding can help cover the cost of the selected university summer course
- Cultural activities: Excursions and regional studies as part of the summer course experience
Important: The scholarship may not cover every expense. Students should check the specific course costs and DAAD funding conditions before applying.
Applying
Common questions
Who can apply?
Nationality: Students from eligible countries outside Germany; eligibility depends on the DAAD country-specific requirements
Education: Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of university study; master’s students may also apply
Age: No specific age limit stated
Is there an application fee?
€0
How do I apply?
Apply directly on the official website: www2.daad.de. Potenue does not collect applications.
Full description
The DAAD University Summer Courses Scholarship gives international students the opportunity to spend four weeks at a German university studying German language, technical terminology, and regional studies. The program combines intensive classroom learning with cultural activities and university-level exposure in Germany.
What Will You Study?
The four-week summer courses focus on:
- German language
- Technical and academic terminology
- German regional studies
- Cultural and social topics
- University-level communication
Courses generally include at least 25 hours of instruction per week and are conducted in German.
All quick facts
- Opportunity Type
- Short-Term Academic & Language Scholarship
- Organizer
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Target Audience
- International undergraduate and master’s students
- Eligible Nationalities
- Students from eligible countries outside Germany; eligibility depends on the DAAD country-specific requirements
- Age Limit
- No specific age limit stated
- Education Requirement
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of university study; master’s students may also apply
- Field of Study
- Open to students from all academic disciplines
- Language Requirement
- Applicants should have the required German-language proficiency specified by DAAD
- Application Fee
- €0
- Application Period
- October 30, 2026
- Program Duration
- Approximately 4 weeks
- Location
- Universities and higher education institutions across Germany
