Fully Funded Scholarships in Germany for International Students 2025–2026

Level: Master’s and PhD
Coverage: Monthly stipend (€934/month for Master’s, €1,200/month for PhD), travel allowance, health insurance, study allowance, and free German language course.

Eligible Fields:

• Engineering

• Natural Sciences

• Public Policy

• Development Studies

• Environmental Sciences

• Social Sciences

Key Features:

• Offers hundreds of scholarships annually

• Programs taught in English

• Targeted programs for developing countries including Pakistan

📌 Website: https://www.daad.de/en

Level: Master’s and PhD
Coverage: Full tuition fee, €850/month (Master’s), €1,200/month (PhD), research expenses, health insurance

Focus Areas:

• Environment

• Democracy

• Human Rights

• Social Justice

Requirements:

• Excellent academic background

• Social or political engagement

📌 Website: https://www.boell.de

Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
Coverage: €830–€850/month stipend, health insurance, books, travel

Eligibility:

• Strong academic and leadership record

• Social commitment

• Knowledge of German recommended

📌 Website: https://www.fes.de/studienfoerderung

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) offers fully funded PhD scholarships for international students in fields like biology, physics, chemistry, neuroscience, computer science, and more. These programs are conducted in partnership with top German universities.

Key Highlights:

• Full Financial Support: No tuition fees + monthly stipend (~€1,800)

• English-Taught: No German required

• Open to All Nationalities

• Top Research Institutes: World-class labs and supervision

• 3–4 Year PhD Programs

• Extra Support: Travel, conferences, and career development included

It’s a top-tier opportunity to pursue research in Germany under globally recognized scientists. Each IMPRS has its own deadlines and focus areas.

Visit the official IMPRS website to explore and apply.

Level: Master’s and PhD
Coverage: €850/month, research grant, travel and health allowance

Requirements:

• Strong commitment to social justice and political participation

• German language skills (for most programs)

📌 Website: https://www.rosalux.de

Great news for aspiring architects! Applications for the Neufert-Foundation Scholarships are currently open.

The Neufert-Foundation Scholarships welcome international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in Architecture, Landscaping, or Urban Development in Germany. Eligible applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree and be starting their Master’s studies.

The foundation is dedicated to preserving the cultural and architectural legacy of Prof. Ernst Neufert, a renowned Bauhaus student and author of Bauentwurfslehre. His extensive travels shaped his globally recognized work, inspiring the foundation to support young architects in gaining valuable international experience.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Master’s

• Institution: Neufert-Foundation

• Host Country: Germany

• Fields of Study: Architecture, Landscaping, Urban Development

• Program Duration: 1.5 to 2 years

• Application Deadline: May 15