The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has recently announced its DAAD University Summer Courses 2026 in Germany and is seeking applications from talented and self-motivated students from all around the world. The DAAD summer University courses are exclusively designed for undergraduate and graduate students from any academic discipline to have an opportunity to improve their German knowledge while engaging in German regional and cultural studies. The program aims to support international students in improving their German language and preparing them for future academic studies in Germany. The duration of the summer courses is about 3-4 weeks, which usually takes place in one of the participating institutes in Germany.
The application process to apply for the DAAD University Summer Courses is online; the application window for the program opens in mid-September and lasts till December 1, 2025. Read more details below.
Details About DAAD University Summer Courses 2026 in Germany
- Country: Germany
- Host Organization: DAAD
- Open for: All Nationals
- Program Type: Summer Courses
- Duration: 18 Days
- Coverage: Funded
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
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Coverage
The summer program offers generous support, which includes:
- One-time scholarship of €1,192
- Students from the least developed countries will receive € 1,367
- Receive country-specific travel allowance
- Health, Accidents, and Liability Insurance
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply for the DAAD summer courses:
- The applications are invited from all foreign nationals
- Students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in any academic discipline
- Students in an undergraduate degree program must have completed 2 years of their degree program.
- Age requirement: 18 years or older
- Students pursuing their degrees in Germany are not eligible
- PhD students are not eligible
Required Documents
- Online Application
- CV
- Letter of Motivation
- Degree Transcripts
- Passport copy
- Any other supporting document
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Application Deadline
The application deadline for the University Summer Courses in Germany is December 1st, 2025
How to Apply?
The application process is online; interested applicants need to register on the DAAD portal from September 15, prepare all the documents mentioned, and choose three preferred courses of your choice. The application needs to be submitted before December 1st, 2025.
For more details, visit the official announcement below:
