Fully Funded DAAD Scholarship 2025 for International Architecture Students

Are you passionate about architecture, urban planning or design? The DAAD’s prestigious scholarship program invites international students to study in Germany’s top institutions during the 2025-2026 academic year. This fully-funded opportunity covers architecture, urban planning, interior design, monument conservation and related fields.

What’s Included in the Funding Package?

• Monthly Stipend: €992 to support your living costs.
• Travel Allowance: Covers the cost of your journey to and from Germany.
• Health, Accident, and Liability Insurance: Comprehensive coverage throughout your stay.
• Study Allowance: One-time payment to help with initial expenses.
• Additional Benefits

• Rent Subsidy: Assistance for housing costs.
• Family Allowance: Monthly support if your family accompanies you.
• German Language Preparation: Funded courses to help you master the language.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must: Hold a first university degree in:

• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Monument Conservation
• Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings
• Urban Planning/Urban Development
• Landscape Architecture or Landscape Planning

• Be prepared to commence a postgraduate or complementary course in Germany.

What Can Be Funded In This Scholarship?

• Master’s Degree: Full funding for programs ranging from 10 to 24 months.
• Complementary Studies: Non-degree courses (up to one year) to enhance your professional skills.

Application Process

1. Submit Your Application Online: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en
2. Upload Required Documents: These include your academic transcripts, motivation letter, and study plan.
3. Submit Work Samples: Showcase your portfolio to demonstrate artistic maturity and qualification.
4. Selection: A committee of German university professors evaluates your application.

Start of Funding and Classes: October 2025 (earlier if a language course is included).