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Falling Walls Lab Colombo, Sri Lanka 2026

The DAAD Regional Office New Delhi and the University of Colombo will conduct the Falling Walls Lab Sri Lanka 2026 in Colombo on 26 May 2026. | 14:00-18:00 hrs at  Mini Auditorium 1 (Level 1), Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, UCFM Tower, Maradana Road, Colombo 7

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Study in Germany

Germany has many different kinds of universities that offer Bachelors, Master, PhD and more - all in excellent quality. But with so many to choose from, it is not always easy to navigate your way through the university landscape. Help is right here for you!

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DAAD Alumni South Asia

The DAAD would like to keep in touch with you even after your funding period has ended. This longstanding relationship between you and the DAAD expands in the form of a strong network over the South Asian region – India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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Appointment with the DAAD

Team DAAD will be happy to meet you online as well as onsite. Click on the city of DAAD office nearest to you: Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Pune, Dhaka, Colombo. You can connect with the DAAD irrespective of the place you are stationed in.

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Connections to Collaboration

This page showcases successful joint projects between higher education institutions in Germany and South Asia — including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka — and provides helpful resources for institutions seeking to expand their cooperation activities.

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German Studies

There are many reasons for learning and studying the German language: better career prospects, a desired study or research stay in Germany, as well as cultural, political or economic interests. If you are a student or teacher of German studies, then this is the page for you!

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Events

Web Session: A Day in My Life as a Student in Germany

May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Falling Walls Lab Colombo, Sri Lanka 2026

May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Colombo

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Finding the right Research Supervisor

May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Web Session: PhD in Germany

May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Web Session: Masters in Germany

June 9, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Pre-Departure Briefing for Germany-bound Students

June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Web Session: Bachelors in Germany

June 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Online Session with German Universities

June 20, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Web Session: Home vs. Germany: Cultural Differences for South Asian Students

June 25, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Web Session: PhD in Germany

June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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News

Prof. Dr. Swati Acharya from Savitribai Phule Pune University was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit at the German Embassy in New Delhi on 12 May 2026.

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Networks & Services

  • Young Ambassadors 2025-26

    2024 brings you a fresh and just as extensive network of DAAD Young Ambassadors from and for the region consisting of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Germany. Feel free to get in touch with them for insights into the German university landscape.

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  • DAAD Research Ambassadors are willing to guide and help you!

    DAAD has an extensive network of Research Ambassadors spread over India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. They have been involved in advanced research projects in Germany and are interested in promoting research in Germany among peers and students.

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  • DAAD News Updates

    Stay up to date on DAAD's activities in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka - from news about scholarship programs to opportunities for study and research in Germany.

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