Can DAAD fund my full bachelor's degree in Germany as an Indian student?
No, DAAD scholarships are mainly aimed at graduates, doctoral students and researchers, and funding for a complete bachelor's degree is generally not available. Some programs, such as University Summer Courses, accept undergraduates for short-term support. Use the official DAAD scholarship database to check programs for your profile.
No, funding for a complete bachelor's degree is generally not available through DAAD, because its scholarships are mainly aimed at graduates, doctoral students and researchers. DAAD is not one single scholarship but a set of programs, so the right option depends on your study level, country and subject.
Main DAAD Programs
| Program | Who can apply | Funding and duration |
|---|---|---|
| Study Scholarships for Master Studies | Graduates planning a master's in Germany | EUR 992 per month (approx INR 1.06 L), plus insurance, travel allowance and EUR 460 (approx INR 49,064) yearly study allowance; duration depends on the course |
| Doctoral programs in Germany | Doctoral candidates and PhD students | Program-specific funding |
| Research Grants in Germany | Doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers | Depends on the research program and applicant status |
| University Summer Courses | Undergraduate and master's students | Short-term support for German language and regional studies; benefits depend on the program |
What This Means for an Undergraduate
As an undergraduate, you could look at University Summer Courses, which help you improve German language skills and learn about regional studies, but this is not full degree funding. The master's amounts above apply to that specific scholarship, not to every DAAD program, and may change.
My Advice
If you are planning a bachelor's degree in Germany, plan your funding from savings, loans or other scholarships, and keep DAAD in mind for a later master's. Filter the official DAAD database by country and academic status, and check the latest terms before the 2027 or 2028 intake.
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