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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's not always easy to navigate your way through the university landscape. Help is right here for you!

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DAAD Advent Calendar 2023

An Advent calendar is used to count the days in anticipation of Christmas. Traditional Advent calendars feature Saint Nicholas, the winter weather, nice thoughts or even chocolates behind the little doors! Through this Advent Calendar Team DAAD will introduce you to Germany you may not know!

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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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Programmes and Funding

Get to know various funding schemes for the South Asian region that the DAAD offers or is involved in, of course in the sphere of higher education and research.

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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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Bachelor Studies

Germany is renowned for the excellent quality of education it provides. A bachelor's degree comes right after higher secondary and as a number of different examination boards come in play at this stage, a close look at eligibility for a German bachelor's programme assumes importance.

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Master Studies

Every year, thousands of international students choose to do their Master's in Germany. There are very good reasons for this. These include among others International Programmes taught in English, excellent quality of education, no tuition fees, promising career opportunities and above all the vibrant social and cultural milieu.

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PhD Studies

Germany’s higher education institutions enjoy an excellent reputation. Teaching and research provide key impulses for innovation and progress. The German doctorate enjoys an outstanding reputation in all disciplines.

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Events

Colombo: Bridging Nations: Galle Face Green Festival Marks 70 Years of Sri Lanka-Germany Relations

December 2, 2023, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Web Session: My Student Journey - Shuvo and Davis tell their story

December 5, 2023, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Web Session: PhD in Germany

December 6, 2023, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Web Talk: Mitigating Marine Pollution and Enhancing Aquatic Modelling for Sustainability

December 6, 2023, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

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Web Session: Masters in Germany

December 12, 2023, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Colombo: Study and Research in Germany

December 12, 2023, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Colombo

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Web Session: MBA at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wurzburg-Schweinfurt

December 13, 2023, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Web Session: Bachelors in Germany

December 19, 2023, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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News

An Advent calendar is used to count the days in anticipation of Christmas. Traditional Advent calendars feature Saint Nicholas, the winter weather, nice thoughts, small gifts or even chocolates behind the little doors! Through this Advent Calendar Team DAAD will introduce you to Germany you may not know… Enjoy!

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In a celebration that promises to be an elaborate extravaganza, the German Embassy in Colombo is set to host a grand festival at Galle Face Green on Saturday, 2 December 2023 from 3 – 9 pm, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Germany.

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Join for the third installment of the web talk series with the focus on SDG 14 – Life Below Water, organised jointly by DAAD New Delhi and Jakarta.

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On 6 Oct 2023, DAAD Sri Lanka visited the University of Peradeniya in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and conducted an interactive information session on Masters and PhD studies in Germany. Around 100 students benefited from this information session. 

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  • DAAD Young Ambassadors

    Young Ambassadors are students who have studied or carried out research at a university or a research centre in Germany and are interested in promoting Germany as a destination for higher learning.

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  • DAAD Research Ambassadors

    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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