For exceptional foreign students who want to obtain degrees from both a German university and a partner institution overseas, the DAAD Double Degree Scholarship 2027 is a fully supported opportunity. The initiative, which is supported by funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), encourages international academic collaboration and integrated study pathways with collaboratively produced curricula. After completing their studies at the German and international partner universities in turn, participants get either a double degree or a joint degree. The fellowship seeks to improve collaboration between universities across the globe, foster international mobility, and encourage academic interchange. Students benefit from this program by expanding their intellectual horizons, gaining useful foreign experience, and helping to create long-lasting international collaborations in higher education.
Eligibility Criteria :
- The program is open to German universities that are both state-funded and state-recognized.
- Students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees at partner universities that qualify may apply.
- Faculty members and academic staff that are active in the participating programs are also qualified.
- In order to get a joint or double degree, applicants must be enrolled in an integrated international study program.
- The initiative encourages cooperation between partner universities in Germany and other countries.
- Due to their separate funding from the Franco-German University (DFH), double degree programs including France are not eligible.
Australia is the host nation.
Germany is the host nation
Study Location: Europe
Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD, and Bachelor’s
All countries are eligible to apply.
IELTS is not necessary for English language proficiency.
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is the funding organization.
Program Type: International Joint Degree and Double Degree Scholarship Program.
Benefits :
- Joint Curriculum Development: German and partner universities collaborate to create an integrated curriculum.
- Student Mobility Support: Financial aid for living and travel expenses during study periods at both universities.
- Faculty Exchange Grants: Funding for the mobility of participating academics, researchers, and guest speakers.
- International Academic Collaboration: Improved collaboration between partner universities via exchange, research, and teaching initiatives.
- Program Promotion and Outreach: Assistance with public relations and recruitment efforts to draw exceptional students and increase awareness worldwide.
- Global Learning Experience: The chance to obtain a joint or double degree and access to global academic networks.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
