DAAD Scholarship (Germany)

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers a range of master’s and PhD scholarships for Pakistani students to study in Germany, funded by the German government. Specific programs and deadlines vary — Pakistani applicants should check the DAAD Pakistan scholarship database for the exact program they are interested in.

What the award covers

Typically a monthly stipend (around €992/month for master's students), tuition waiver, return airfare, and health/accident insurance — exact benefits vary by programme.

Fully funded international awards of this kind normally cover the cost of study itself, but applicants routinely underestimate what sits outside the package — visa fees, initial settling-in costs, and support for dependants in particular. Confirm the current benefit schedule on the provider’s own page before assuming a cost is covered.

Who can apply

Varies by specific program; generally requires a completed bachelor's degree with strong academic standing. Check the DAAD Pakistan scholarship database for the exact programme's requirements.

Nationality requirement: Pakistani.

How to apply

Deadlines vary by specific programme, generally falling between September and November for the following academic year. Apply through the DAAD Pakistan scholarship database.

Published deadline: 31 October 2026. Scholarship deadlines move from year to year and are occasionally extended at short notice, so treat this as a guide and confirm the current date on the provider’s own page before planning around it.

Apply or check current status: www.daad.pk/en/find-funding/scholarship-database

Current status

This award was open for applications when we last checked the provider’s page. Verify before you begin an application, since windows close without notice.

Before you apply

Applications for fully funded international awards are judged on more than academic results. Referees, a clear account of what you intend to do after the award, and evidence that you meet any return-to-Pakistan condition all carry weight. Start assembling documents well before the window opens; the strongest applications are rarely written in the final fortnight.

UniAssist does not process applications or act as an intermediary. Apply only through the official link above — no legitimate scholarship of this kind charges an application fee to a third party.