Deadline: December 2, 2024
Applications are open for the DAAD University Summer Courses 2024/2025. This programme aims to deepen knowledge of the German language (general language, technical language) and regional studies. The courses have a duration of at least 18 teaching days (max. 5 days/week, excluding arrival and departure days) with at least 25 teaching hours per week each. The courses usually take place between the months of June and September.
Scholarship
- One-time scholarship payment of 1,192 Euros; scholarship holders from the “Least Developed Countries” receive a scholarship in the amount of1,367 Euros.
- Payment of a country-specific travel allowance for selected countries, see: travel allowance.
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance benefits.
Eligibility
- Students in undergraduate (e.g. bachelor’s) and master’s degree programs in all disciplines are eligible to apply.
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two academic years by the time the scholarship period begins.
- The grant holder must be at least 18 years old when starting the language course.
- Applicants commit themselves to deal sensitively with the issue of sustainability.
- Applicants must be able to follow lectures in German and participate in group work. German language skills must be proven at the time of application.
Selection Criteria
Key selection criteria are:
- Previous academic achievements
- Convincing letter of motivation for choice of study programme and future academic project
Application
Documents to be uploaded to the DAAD Portal:
- Online application form
- Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form (in German)
- Letter of motivation (in German)
- Transcripts of all university examinations taken in the last two years, with individual grades (with German or English translation)
- For undergraduate students: school leaving certificate with grades (with German or English translation)
- For graduate students in postgraduate studies: if applicable, last university degree certificate with final grade/s (with German or English translation)
- Language certificates (with German or English translation, if applicable)
- Other documents that you consider important for your application, if necessary with German or English translation (e.g. proof of internships, certificates of employment).
For more information, visit DAAD University Summer Courses.
