DAAD University Summer Courses Scholarship 2027: Funded 4-Week German Language Programme With Accommodation, €475 Allowance and Travel Support
Applications are open for the DAAD University Summer Courses in Germany, enabling eligible university students to spend four intensive weeks studying German language and regional studies. Successful recipients receive course-fee coverage, accommodation, a €475 allowance, insurance, and travel support.
Overview
The DAAD University Summer Courses Scholarship is an international funding programme administered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and supported by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office. Its core objective is to help international university students deepen their general or technical German-language skills while expanding their knowledge of German culture, society, and regional studies. Funded courses take place physically in Germany between June and September 2027, lasting four weeks with at least 25 teaching hours per week.
Benefits
- Full coverage of tuition fees for the selected language course.
- Accommodation provided by the course provider, typically in a single room (such as a student residence, shared apartment, or private household).
- A one-time allowance of €475, distributed via the course provider.
- A country-specific travel allowance for applicants from selected countries.
- Comprehensive health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage during the funded period.
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate and Master's students across all academic disciplines.
- Applicants must be enrolled at a university outside Germany at the time of application and throughout the entire scholarship period.
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two academic years of university study by the beginning of the funded course.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old when the language course starts.
- Candidates must demonstrate sufficient German-language proficiency (normally supported by an accepted certificate such as onSET-Deutsch, TestDaF, Goethe-Institut Zertifikat, DSH, or others) to follow lessons taught entirely in German.
- Funding under this specific programme can be received only once.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply online through the official DAAD portal. Applicants should first use the DAAD scholarship database to select their country of application and student status to review specific regional requirements and course listings. The application requires compiling and uploading documents in PDF format, which include:
- Completed DAAD online application form.
- A complete curriculum vitae (CV) in tabular form.
- A detailed letter of motivation explaining the connection between the course and future academic or professional plans.
- Recent university examination transcripts (with German or English translations if necessary).
- School-leaving certificates with grades for undergraduate applicants, or previous university degree certificates for postgraduate students.
- A valid, accepted German-language proficiency certificate.
- Optional supporting documents such as internship or employment certificates.
Deadline
The application window runs from 1 September 2026 until 30 October 2026 at 23:59 Central European Time (CET).