Germany · German universities
About this opportunity
DAAD funds participation in university winter courses that combine German language training with cultural and academic programmes. The grant pays the course fee to the organiser and gives a one-off allowance.
Eligibility depends on your country and study progress, and you need at least intermediate German. Check the DAAD scholarship database for your country before applying.
Who can apply
Undergraduate (after two years of study), master's and PhD students from eligible countries with at least B1 German.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates, Master's students, PhD candidates
What the funding covers
Course fees paid to the organiser plus a one-off allowance towards travel and living (see the DAAD database for current amounts).
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Partly covered / varies
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on www2.daad.de and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- 3–6 weeks
Quick answers
Who can apply for DAAD University Winter Course Grants?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates, Master's students, PhD candidates. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is DAAD University Winter Course Grants fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded. Covers: tuition. Not separately covered: stipend or salary (partly).
What is the deadline for DAAD University Winter Course Grants?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does DAAD University Winter Course Grants require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for DAAD University Winter Course Grants?
Apply only on the official website (www2.daad.de). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- www2.daad.de
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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