🇩🇪 Germany — Various German universities
DAAD Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
August–November
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Coverage
Monthly stipend of €934 for graduates or €1,300 for doctoral candidates, Health insurance +2 more
About DAAD Scholarships
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarships support international students pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies at German universities. Germany offers many tuition-free master's programmes, with DAAD scholarships covering living costs, insurance, and travel. The programme is one of the world's largest academic exchange organisations.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 80, TestDaF 4
Coverage
- •Monthly stipend of €934 for graduates or €1,300 for doctoral candidates
- •Health insurance
- •Travel allowance
- •Study and research allowance
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.DAAD requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component for English-taught programmes. This is a moderate requirement, but aim for 6.5+ to strengthen your application in the competitive selection process.
- 2.Many German programmes are taught in English, but some require German proficiency. If your chosen programme is in English, IELTS Academic is sufficient. Check whether your programme also requires a TestDaF score.
- 3.DAAD evaluates your complete academic profile, not just IELTS. A strong motivation letter and clear research proposal are equally important. Submit your IELTS score well before the August-November deadline window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for DAAD scholarships?
Does DAAD accept IELTS General Training?
Can I apply for DAAD without German language skills?
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।