2026 DAAD Architectural Scholarship in Germany| Fully Funded
This scholarship program offers you the opportunity to continue your education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the field of architecture.
The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.
Summary of the 2026 DAAD Architectural Scholarship
- Type: Masters scholarship
- Country to study: Germany
- Eligible Countries: All
- Sponsor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Scholarship Perks: 992 euros monthly stipends, Health and accident insurance, Travel allowance, Monthly rent subsidy… among others
- Deadline: September 25, 2025
Criteria for the 2026 DAAD Architectural Scholarship
- You can apply if you have gained a first university degree in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation and Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme.
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly payment of 992 euros
- Travel allowance
- One-off study allowance
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding;
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
- Green Mobility Top Up
Application Documents Needed for the 2026 DAAD Architectural Scholarship
- Online application form
- Full curriculum vitae in tabular form
- Statement about academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany (letter of motivation; 1 – 3 pages).
- Please read our important information for scholarship applicants / Section B, point 1.
- Form “Information about your preferred master programmes”. Please note that only the degree programmes specified in the form can be considered for a scholarship. If you have already been admitted to one of your desired degree programmes, please complete the form anyway and upload it.
- If available, letter of acceptance from the host university in Germany.
- A current Transcript of Records with individual grade(s), incl. explanation of grading system
- University degree certificate indicating final grade(s): the certificate must be subsequently submitted before the scholarship-supported study programme begins if studies have not been completed at the time of application.
- German or English translations of all documents submitted in the national language.
- Proof of English language proficiency according to the requirements of chosen study programmes in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS). The respective language certificate should be no more than two years old.
- Other documents you think might be of relevance to your application (e.g. certificates of employment, proof of placements).
Deadline: September 25, 2025
