Herzlich Willkommen!:
Study and Research in Germany:
Scholarships & Information
for Undergrad & Graduate Students
DAAD New York Herzlich Willkommen!
What is DAAD?: What is DAAD?
We provide scholarships, information, and counseling about studying and research in Germany.
German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange: Independent association of universities
Regional Office for Canada and the US in New York City
DAAD offers:: DAAD offers:
Information, Counseling
Different types of Scholarships for
Undergraduate, Graduates, PhD candidates and Postdocs
Internships, Summer courses, Study and Research
All fields of study
Why Germany?: Why Germany?
German Higher Education: German Higher Education
Two main types of higher education institutions:
Research Universities: undergraduate, professional and doctoral programs
Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen): practice-oriented Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
Find the best institutions
in any field: “CHE Rankings”
Searchable English version at
www.university-ranking.de
Recent Developments: Bologna Process: Recent Developments: Bologna Process
Introduction of Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD (typically 3 + 2 + 3 years)
Several hundred international degree programs taught in English
Creation of a European Higher Education Area by 2010
New opportunities to enter Germany as a student!
Undergraduate Scholarships: Undergraduate Scholarships
Funding for study abroad, internships, or senior thesis research
Open to students in all fields
Previous knowledge of German not required, but advantageous
4-10 months during the German academic year
Around 60 awarded annually
RISE : RISE
“Research Internships in Science and Engineering”
6-12 weeks in summer
Undergrads work directly with German doctoral students at top labs across country
No German required and scholarships and housing assistance are provided
212 interns placed in 2006
RISE professional: RISE professional
For undergraduate DAAD alumni, or any
recent graduates or graduate students.
6-12 week summer placements in industry
internships with leading German companies.
German requirements depend on the
Nature of the internship.
Scholarships and housing assistance are provided.
“I felt that I was much more integrated into Germany's culture than I had felt when I studied.” Andrea Siefers, U Saarbrücken, Engineering
Why RISE?: Why RISE?
It was really encouraging to be a part of a large-scale research project, because I really felt like something important and worthwhile. Megan Klevze, TU Freiberg, Environmental Engineering
You’re probably asking yourself: Should I apply to the RISE program? Yes, you
should definitely apply to the RISE program. I enjoyed my experience in and out of the lab. Stephen Brunner, U Hamburg, Physics
EMGIP – Bundestag Internships : EMGIP – Bundestag Internships
Internships for 2 months at German parliament
Advanced undergrads or graduate students
Fields: political science, int’l relations, law, history, economics, or German.
Must be comfortable in written and spoken German
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Summer Courses
Summer courses at German Universities for juniors, seniors, and grad students
Hundreds of courses to choose from
Scholarships only for courses taught in German – 2 years minimum language requirement
“Put Germany on your Resume”: “Put Germany on your Resume”
17 new short-term programs taught in English
Developed especially with the needs of US students in mind
Business, engineering, music composition, political philosophy, architecture, video art and more…
All receive DAAD support and our “Quality Seal”
New Programs for Undergrads: New Programs for Undergrads SIP: Study & Internship Program one semester coursework at a U.A.S. one semester internship supervised by U.A.S. for sophomores and juniors (at time of application) language requirements depend on individual program
InternXchange 10 weeks in Berlin in the summer for journalism and communication majors and grad students taught program + internships in media good proficiency in German required
Study Scholarships: Study Scholarships
Support for one or two years of study in Germany
Can be used to earn a Master’s degree – some taught in English – at a German university
German language ability should be commensurate with needs
60 awarded annually
Research Grants: Research Grants
1 to 10 months (with the possibility of an extension)
For PhD candidates and postdocs, must have well-defined research project (also to complete PhD in Germany)
Around 30 short term (< 6 mo.) and 60 long-term awarded annually
TIP: Invitation by host institution essential
Tips for Success: Tips for Success
Express why a stay in Germany is critical for your academic or professional goals.
Obtain a letter of invitation from a German professor or institution.
Explain clearly why you chose the location or program you did.
Submit quality letters of recommendations.
Make sure your application is on time and complete.
Intensive Language Courses: Intensive Language Courses
Learn German for 8 weeks at top language institutes in Germany
Any field except English, German, or other modern language or literature
Must have 3 semesters of college German
Partner Grants and other Opportunities: Partner Grants and other Opportunities
DAAD-AICGS Summer Research Fellowship: contemporary German Studies
Leo Baeck Institute-DAAD Grant: history/culture of German-speaking Jewry
German Studies Research Grants
Fulbright: teaching or study/research
Bundestag Internship Program
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
Erasmus Mundus: Master’s Degrees
Direct enrollment: other scholarships (FU-BEST)
For more information…: For more information…
Visit our website for the USA and Canada: www.daad.org
Other online resources: www.funding-guide.de www.studyabroadfunding.org
www.germany.IIEpassport.org
www.higher-education-compass.de
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We hope to see you in Germany soon!