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The 2026 DAAD Scholarship in Architecture offers students a fantastic opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany. It includes a monthly stipend of €992 and covers accommodation, feeding, travel costs, and more.
Scholarship Overview
The DAAD Study Scholarships in Architecture are designed for students wishing to pursue:
1. A Master’s/postgraduate degree leading to a final qualification, or
2. A complementary course that does not lead to a final qualification
(Note: This is not for undergraduate courses)
These programs must be at a state or state-recognized German university of your choice.
Additionally, the scholarship promotes international exchange and networking among architectural professionals.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the DAAD Scholarship in Architecture, applicants must:
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields by the time the funded program begins:
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Monument Conservation
- Building in Existing Contexts / Reconditioning of Old Buildings
- Urban Planning / Urban Development
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Planning
2. Show strong motivation and commitment
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction
* Note: No funding is provided for Master’s programs already started in Germany.
Scholarship Benefits
- €992 monthly stipend
- Travel allowance
- One-off study allowance
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover
Possible Additional Benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly family allowance for accompanying members
- Payment for online language course (post-award)
- Green Mobility Top-Up (climate-friendly travel support) or carbon offset reimbursement for air travel
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- DAAD application form (available on the DAAD Portal)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate including final grade
- Academic transcripts for all semesters (if possible)
- Motivation letter (DAAD form – .docx file), outlining:
* Previous academic background
* Motivation for applying - Copy of passport
- Letter of admission from a German university (if available). If not yet received at the time of application, you must submit it before funding begins