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Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture DAAD Study Scholarships 2026

Awarded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Full Funding · 992 euros per month + travel allowance + other benefits

Eligible Courses

Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals except Germany

Can Be Taken At

Universities in Germany

Provider

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility for the DAAD Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture:

  • Applicants must be international students who received a first university degree in the field of architecture or a relevant area at the time of application.
  • Applicants should be commencing a Master's degree/postgraduate degree or a complementary course that doesn't result in a final qualification at a state/ state-recognized German university.
  • Candidates who are already in the first year of their postgraduate course in Germany can apply in their second year.
  • Candidates must have taken their final exams not more than 6 months before the date of the deadline
  • Applicants who have been residents in Germany for more than 15 months by the date of the deadline are ineligible to apply.

Selection Criteria:

  • The artistic qualification and artistic maturity, are measured by study achievements and work samples.
  • The quality of the project is measured by the study plan and the letter of motivation.

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form to be eligible for the scholarship.

Documents required:

  • Application form
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation in 1-3 pages
  • Form about their preferred master's degrees (for master's degree applicants)
  • Letter of acceptance from the host university (for master's degree applicants)
  • Confirmation of supervision from a university teacher in Germany (for Complementary studies applicants)
  • All University certificates along with an explanation of the grading system
  • Translations should be submitted (German/English) if they are in other languages
  • List of all submitted designs/plans
  • Declaration form of designs/plans that are produced by them or the people involved 
  • Proof of German, and English language proficiency
  • Other documents that might be useful.

Value of the Scholarship:

  • A monthly payment of 992 euros
  • Travel allowance
  • One-off study allowance
  • Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover
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  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture DAAD Study Scholarships 2026 is 23 Sep, 2026.
  • Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture DAAD Study Scholarships 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture DAAD Study Scholarships 2026 is offered for Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning.
  • Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture DAAD Study Scholarships 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals except Germany.
  • Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture DAAD Study Scholarships 2026 is offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
  • Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture DAAD Study Scholarships 2026 covers Full Funding, 992 euros per month + travel allowance + other benefits.