University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

Overview :

This programme aims to deepen knowledge of the German language (general language, technical language) and regional studies.
One-time scholarship payment of 1,134 euros; scholarship holders from the “Least Developed Countries” receive a scholarship in the amount of1,309 euros.
Payment of a country-specific travel allowance (exception: Western Europe), see: travel allowance.
Health, accident and personal liability insurance benefits.
The above-mentioned scholarship benefits (including the travel allowance) are not transferred abroad.
The course fees and accommodation costs are usually directly deducted from the scholarship benefits by the language course provider, so that the scholarship holder may “only” receive the difference to the full amount from the course provider.
A selection committee will review all applications
Key selection criteria are:
– Previous academic achievements

– Convincing letter of motivation for choice of study programme and future academic project

Requirements :

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 must be enrolled at a university in one of the programme-related countries (except Germany) both at the time of application and during the entire scholarship period.
There must be two full years between two grants for a university winter or university summer course. An application is possible at the earliest when the last sponsorship took place in 2021.
Applicants must deliver a transcript of records (ToR) for the completed academic year with an average of minimum 80%.
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.
The following language certificates are usually accepted: onSET-Deutsch, TestDaF, Goethe Institut Zertifikat, DSD, DSH, telc Deutsch, ÖSD-Zertifikat, baccalaureate (for specialised language courses only).
The language certificate cannot be older than 1 year at the time of application (this also applies to DSH). Language certificates from B2 or TDN4 in all examination parts may be older than one year.
In principle, applicants must provide proof of a minimum language level of B1.

Deadline :

Documents to be uploaded to the DAAD Portal :

Online application form
Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form (in German)
Letter of motivation (in German)
For undergraduate students: Copy of school leaving certificate with grades (with German or English translation)
For graduate students in postgraduate studies: Copy of the last university degree certificate (with German or English translation)
Performance records of the last two years in German or English
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).
Applicants must deliver a transcript of records (ToR) for the completed academic year with an average of minimum 80%.
Please submit your application online through the DAAD Portal.