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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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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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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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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

Web Session: Bachelors in Germany

September 26, 2023, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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News

On Thursday, 31 August 2023, DAAD Sri Lanka paid a visit to the German Embassy in Colombo to welcome His Excellency Dr. Felix Neumann, newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka.

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Deadline for DAAD Research scholarships approaching - Apply for full PhD and PhD Sandwich scholarships. Application Deadline: 20 Oct 2023

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Engage in alumni talks as our experts will explore the intersections of SDG 3 with various essential areas aiming to create a healthier and more sustainable world for all: universal health coverage, biodiversity & nutrition as well as different dimensions of human health & well-being. The web talk is organsied joinlty by DAAD New Delhi and DAAD Jakarta.

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Join us for the second instalment of the web talk series on SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being. 

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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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21 International Master & PhD Programs at RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau. Application Deadline: Apr 30 & Oct 31

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Get future-ready: Master’s in Water Management or Sustainable Textiles

You hold a Bachelor in Engineering? You are looking for an additional qualification with social, environmental and economic relevance? Get future-ready with our hands-on Master’s programs in Sustainab...

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LL.M. International Finance Program at ILF

Earn an LL.M. International Finance degree at the Institute for Law and Finance (ILF) Scholarships available! Degree conferred by Goethe University Frankfurt. For graduates from Asia holding a first d...

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International Master´s Programmes at Fulda University of Applied Scien...

Study international Master’s programmes in European Studies, Food Business, Human Rights or Management for your career in international organizations and companies.

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International programmes at TH Rosenheim - study in English!

Do you want to study in one of Germany’s most attractive regions? Find out more about our English-taught study programmes.

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Lay the foundation for your STEM studies with HTW Foundation Courses

HTW Foundation provides you with the German language skills needed on the way to a brilliant career in the field of engineering and technology in Germany (153/160).

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Study in Berlin - MBA & International Master’s Programmes

Our internationally recognized MBA & Master’s programmes will provide you with the knowledge and tools to conduct business in the global market.

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Hands-on Master’s programs at Hof University Graduate School

You hold a Bachelor and already gained some work experience? Kick-start your career with our exciting hands-on M.B.A. and M.Eng. programs. All programs comprise one year of internship – a great opport...

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German News Service

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Global talent: An anthropologist from China

Biao Xiang, a social anthropologist from China, is director at the Max Planck Institute for Ethnological Research. He admires the will to innovate in German society and sees hurdles for young Chinese academics when starting their careers.

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Cooking with grass pellets in Madagascar

Students from Madagascar and Germany have developed a highly efficient cooker that runs on miscanthus grass pellets. They hope the fuel can replace charcoal as the cooking fuel of choice and help stop deforestation.

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Restoring seagrass beds for climate protection

A new research project from the SeaStore network in Kiel hopes to combat climate change by -beds of seagrass in the Baltic Sea. It's painstaking work that requires patience and dedication.

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Madagascar: Leaf-tailed gecko confirmed as 'previously unknown'

A German-led team of scientists has identified a new gecko species after more than two decades. The animal was first discovered in Madagascar in 2000.

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ADHD in women: The struggle for a diagnosis

TikTok is awash with misleading information on ADHD. There's also a gender bias among doctors. It's left women in Asia fighting for a diagnosis and help.

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