Through the DAAD Integrated International Dual Degree Programs project, Germany is bolstering international academic cooperation. The most recent funding request encourages German universities and their foreign partner institutions to develop and grow double-degree and joint-degree programs, giving students new chances to earn globally recognized credentials through cooperative study initiatives.
German universities can form and strengthen connections with universities worldwide with the aid of the DAAD Double Degree Program. Through these partnerships, students can finish portions of their coursework at both universities and graduate with a joint degree, which is conferred by the partner schools jointly, or a double degree, where each university grants its own certification.
Despite the fact that students are unable to directly apply for this financial opportunity, the program is crucial in increasing the number of alternatives for future study abroad. Universities that receive DAAD funding are able to develop creative dual-degree programs that allow students to study abroad, obtain degrees from two different universities, take part in global research networks, acquire useful cross-cultural experience, and enhance their employment prospects in the global labor market.
The program, which is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), seeks to support creative educational models that enable students to gain from cross-border learning experiences, foster international academic mobility, and fortify international university ties. DAAD-supported dual-degree programs are becoming a more appealing choice for students looking for internationally recognized academic credentials and exposure as Germany continues to grow its foreign education ties.
Host Country: Germany
Administered By: German Academic Exchange Service
Institution: German Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Eligible Applicants: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
For Universities
- State-funded German universities.
- State-recognized German universities.
For Students
- Students cannot apply directly for this DAAD funding opportunity.
- Students may benefit from dual-degree and joint-degree programs established through successful university partnerships.
- Eligible students can access future international study opportunities created under DAAD-supported collaborations.
- Participants may have the opportunity to earn internationally recognized qualifications through these programs.
Benefits:
- the chance to attend an international partner university and study in Germany.
- exposure to international learning environments and a variety of academic systems.
- access to collaboratively created, integrated academic programs.
- degrees that are accepted and given out by several universities.
- improved professional prospects and employability in the global workforce.
- involvement in global research initiatives and partnerships.
- beneficial opportunities for intercultural and cross-cultural learning.
- chances to establish international professional and academic networks.
Deadline: 15 October 2026
