DAAD 2026 Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture in Germany (Funded)

Application Deadline: September 23rd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture. This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to continue your education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the field of architecture. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues. Requirements You can apply if you have gained a first university degree in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation and Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings, Urban Design/Urban Development, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme. In this study programme, you can complete a Master’s degree/postgraduate degree leading to a final qualification or a complementary course that does not lead to a final qualification (not an undergraduate course) at a state or state-recognised German university of your choice. Value A monthly payment of 992 euros Travel allowance (upon application only] One-off study allowance Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding: Monthly rent subsidy Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family Green Mobility Top Up (Support for climate-friendly travel) or reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel Funding Duration Master’s degree programme: Between 10 and 24 months depending on the length of your chosen study programme or project Start: usually from 1st October of the following year after the application, or earlier if a German language course is taken prior to the study programme The scholarships are awarded for the duration of the standard period of study for the chosen study programme (up to a maximum of 24 months). Please state the entire period for which you wish to apply for funding in your application. For example, if you are planning a 2-year degree programme, you must directly indicate two years as the desired scholarship duration in your application. After the first year of study, your academic achievements will be assessed in a further funding procedure. If this shows that you will successfully complete your programme within a reasonable period of time, the scholarship will continue as planned. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture