DAAD Scholarship 2025–26: Study in Germany 100% Free (For Bangladeshi Students)


Want to study in Germany without spending a fortune?
The DAAD Scholarship is your golden opportunity! It fully funds your Master’s or PhD at top German public universities. Thousands of students, including many from Bangladesh, win this scholarship each year.

🎯 What is DAAD?

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers fully funded scholarships for international students to study in Germany. It covers everything — from tuition and living expenses to travel and insurance.


🎓 Who Is Eligible?

Bangladeshi students can apply if they meet the following:

  • ✅ Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (for Master's)

  • ✅ Minimum 2 years of work or research experience (for EPOS programs)

  • ✅ Strong academic background (First class or CGPA 3.3+)

  • ✅ Good IELTS/TOEFL score (usually IELTS 6.5+)

  • ✅ Clear career and development goals

  • ✅ Age: Preferably under 36 (but not a strict limit)

💰 What Does DAAD Cover?

  • 🎓 Tuition Fees – Most German universities are tuition-free

  • 🏠 Monthly Stipend –

    • €934 for Master’s

    • €1,200 for PhD

  • ✈️ Travel cost – Round-trip airfare

  • 🩺 Health insurance – Full medical coverage

  • 🏫 Language course – Free 6-month German course (if needed)

💸 What Are Living Costs in Germany?

Expense Approx. Monthly Cost
Rent + utilities €350–500
Food & groceries €150–250
Transport €50–100
Health insurance Covered by DAAD
💡 Total (covered) €800–1000

🧑‍💼 Can I Work Part-Time?

Yes! International students in Germany can work 120 full days or 240 half days per year.

💼 Average part-time salary: €10–€15/hour
You can earn €450–700/month (tax-free below €520/month)

👉 Tip: With DAAD, you won’t need part-time work to survive — but it's great for experience!

🗓️ Timeline & Deadlines

  • 📤 Applications: Open now for some EPOS programs

  • 📅 Deadlines: Mostly between August and October 2025

  • 🧾 Results: March–May 2026

  • 🎓 Intake: Fall 2026

🔗 Find eligible courses here

📝 How to Apply (Simple 4-Step Guide)

  1. 🔍 Choose a course from the DAAD EPOS list

  2. 📝 Prepare your documents:

    • CV (Europass format), motivation letter, transcripts, IELTS, work proof

  3. 📧 Apply directly to the university or via DAAD portal (depends on program)

  4. 🕐 Wait for shortlisting & interview

🔥 Why Germany?

  • 🏫 World-class public universities (Heidelberg, TU Munich, etc.)

  • 🚫 No tuition fees

  • 💼 Strong job market for STEM, health, social fields

  • 🌍 Safe, diverse, and student-friendly society

✅ Final Tips from Future Scholar BD

🎯 Target courses related to development, health, engineering, or climate – these are DAAD priorities.

📝 A great motivation letter and clear career vision can set you apart.

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