The DAAD Study Scholarships funded by the German Government provide funding for international students to pursue Master’s degrees in the country.
The 2026 DAAD Scholarship in Architecture provides a living stipend of €992 and covers accommodation, feeding, research allowance, and a travel allowance from any country the student is located.
2026 DAAD Study Scholarships Summary
- Host: DAAD
- Category: Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11904 Stipends/Yr | Research Allowance | Travel Expenses | Accommodation
- Deadline: September 24, 2025
2026 DAAD Study Scholarships Details:
The DAAD Study Scholarships offer 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.
In this study programme, you can complete;
- a Master’s degree/postgraduate degree leading to a final qualification
or - a complementary course that does not lead to a final qualification (not an undergraduate course);
at a state or state-recognized German university of your choice.
2026 DAAD Study Scholarship in Architecture Requirements:
To be considered for the DAAD Study Scholarship in Architecture, applicants must be students who:
- have gained a first university (Bachelor’s) 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.
- clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
- have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
Funding for a Master’s degree programme/a postgraduate degree programme that has already started in Germany cannot be granted.
2026 DAAD Study Scholarships Duration and Reward
- 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.
- Payment of course fees for an online language course after receipt of the Scholarship Award Letter
- Green Mobility Top Up (Support for climate-friendly travel) or reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel
Required Documents for 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
How To Apply for 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships in Architecture (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships in Germany, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Applications must be submitted via the DAAD portal.
- The applications will be reviewed by the DAAD.
- Incomplete applications will be denied for formal reasons and are not being included in the review process.
Click on the button below to begin your application.
