DAAD Summer Courses support German-language study in Germany during summer 2027. The programme funds language, cultural studies and technical-language courses taught in German. Eligible students can use the award for an in-person university course.
The package covers a course of at least 18 teaching days and provider-arranged accommodation. It also includes a one-off €1,134 allowance (€1,309 for applicants from Least Developed Countries), eligible travel support and insurance. DAAD sets the application deadline at 1 December each year (23:59 CET), so confirm the current call on the official page.
DAAD Summer Courses Details
Courses take place between June and September. Each funded course runs for at least 18 teaching days, five days a week, with at least 25 teaching hours per week.
Applicants select from the eligible DAAD course list. Funding cannot be extended into a longer study award.
Provider | German Academic Exchange Service |
|---|---|
Country | Germany |
Teaching language | German |
Duration | At least 18 teaching days, June–September |
Allowance | One-off €1,134 (€1,309 for Least Developed Countries) plus country-dependent travel support |
Deadline | 1 December each year, 23:59 Central European Time (confirm on the official page) |
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DAAD Summer Courses Benefits
Course fees and provider-arranged accommodation are included. The award also covers health, accident and personal-liability insurance.
Travel support depends on the applicant’s country. Check the individual award conditions when planning costs outside the funded course period.
Eligibility
Applicants may study any subject at an eligible university outside Germany. Undergraduates must have completed two academic years by the funding start.
Applicants must be at least 18 and remain enrolled through the award period. Final-year students intending immediate postgraduate study should supply the required explanation or evidence.
Requirements and Documents
Prepare a German-language CV and motivation letter, academic transcripts and accepted German-language evidence. Graduates also provide degree documentation.
Follow the programme’s original-document and translation instructions. Language certificates normally need to be recent, with specified exceptions for higher-level results.
How to Apply
Choose three eligible courses in different locations from the official list. Check the language requirements of each course before making your choices.
Apply through the DAAD route linked from the programme entry. Selection considers academic performance and motivation, and a two-year gap is required between successive awards.
Application Deadline
The annual window opens on 15 September and closes on 1 December at 23:59 Central European Time. Courses run the following summer, so check the official page for the current call.
Submit before the 1 December deadline and retain the application confirmation. A course’s teaching dates do not replace the scholarship application deadline.
Related Opportunities
Compare the TU Berlin Winter School for a different seasonal study format. Research applicants can also review the Max Planck MTL Internship.
For a longer academic route, see the Erfurt Doctoral Scholarships. These programmes have separate subject, language and qualification requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The award is a short language-study programme. Course selection and university enrolment determine whether it fits your plans.
Use DAAD’s current entry for country eligibility and accepted language evidence.
Are the funded courses taught in English?
No. Courses are taught in German, and applicants must meet the selected course’s German requirements.
Is the €1,134 allowance a monthly payment?
No. It is a one-off allowance.
Can the course award be extended?
No. The programme funds a single summer course and does not provide an extension.
Conclusion
DAAD Summer Courses provide support for an eligible German summer course. Confirm your country, enrolment and language evidence before selecting courses.
Use the official list and submit by the 1 December deadline. Check the individual accommodation and travel arrangements when preparing your summer-study budget.
