PhD Scholarships for International Students in Germany
Compare PhD scholarships for international students in Germany, with deadlines, funding type, eligibility, and official application links.
Fully funded
Europe and Asia
Any level
Petroleum Technology Development Fund
- Amount
- Return flights, health insurance, tuition and bench fees where applicable, plus accommodation and living allowances
- Deadline
- Feb 27, 2026
Nigerian MSc and PhD applicants in PTDF-approved oil-and-gas-relevant fields compete for full overseas funding at partner universities.
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Fully funded
Germany
Masters
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Amount
- Monthly stipend (≈€934 master's / €1,300 doctoral) plus health insurance, travel allowance, and rent/family supplements
- Deadline
- Varies by programme — check each call fo
International graduates and researchers; specific eligibility, fields, and deadlines depend on the chosen DAAD programme.
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Fully funded
Germany
Masters
Heinrich Böll Foundation (Germany)
- Amount
- A base scholarship of €992/month plus optional components — reimbursement of tuition fees up to €10,000/year, German-lan
- Deadline
- Two cycles a year — 1 March and 1 Septem
International graduate/doctoral students (EU or DAC countries) at German universities with strong academics, social/political commitment, a…
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Fully funded
Germany
Masters
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
- Amount
- A monthly scholarship plus an interdisciplinary seminar program, individual mentoring, and active university-group life
- Deadline
- Apply via the KAS Campus Portal (domesti
Committed international students/doctoral candidates at a German university (bachelor's from 2nd semester, master's, or PhD) with strong Ge…
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