17 scholarships · 15 fully fundedScholarships In Germany
17 scholarships for Pakistani students in Germany, 15 of them fully funded. The best known are Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s, “la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships, DAAD EPOS Development-Related Postgraduate Courses.
15 fully funded- Scholarships17
Fully funded15
LevelsUndergraduate · Master’s · PhD · Postdoc
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Scholarships in Germany in 30 seconds
Best knownErasmus Mundus Joint Master’s, “la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships, DAAD EPOS Development-Related Postgraduate CoursesDetails- Fully funded15 of 17 cover tuition and living costs
When to start12–18 months before you start; many big awards close in autumnOpen
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Next scholarship deadlines
Full timeline →- DAAD EPOS development-related master’s 2027/2815 Oct 2026 · scholarship7 days
- DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy & Good Governance)Usually November · scholarship~33 days
“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral FellowshipsUsually November · scholarship~53 days- Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsUsually December · scholarship~84 days
- International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS)Usually January · scholarship~115 days
The full list
All 17 Scholarships in Germany
Ranked with the biggest fully funded awards first. Open any row for coverage, eligibility and how to apply.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’sEuropean Union · EuropeMaster’sFULLMaster’s · Mostly November–February.“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships“la Caixa” Foundation · EuropePhDFULLPhD · Usually autumn.DAAD EPOS Development-Related Postgraduate CoursesDAAD · GermanyMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Mostly 15 October, set per course.DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy & Good Governance)DAAD · GermanyMaster’sFULLMaster’s · Usually closes in summer or early autumn.DAAD Research Grants (doctoral)DAAD · GermanyPhDFULLPhD · Varies by country call.Erasmus+ International Credit MobilityEuropean Union & partner universities · EuropeUndergraduate · Master’s · PhDFULLUndergraduate · Master’s · PhD · Through your home university.ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity ProgrammeETH Zurich · EuropeMaster’sFULLMaster’s · With your ETH application.Friedrich Naumann Foundation ScholarshipsFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom · GermanyMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Usually twice a year.Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung ScholarshipsFriedrich-Ebert-Stiftung · GermanyUndergraduate · Master’s · PhDFULLUndergraduate · Master’s · PhD · Usually twice a year.Heinrich Böll Foundation ScholarshipsHeinrich Böll Foundation · GermanyMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Usually March and September.International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS)Max Planck Society · GermanyPhDFULLPhD · Each school sets its own deadline, often winter.KAAD ScholarshipsCatholic Academic Exchange Service · GermanyMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Via your national partner; check KAAD.Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung ScholarshipsKonrad-Adenauer-Stiftung · GermanyMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Usually twice a year.Rosa Luxemburg Foundation ScholarshipsRosa Luxemburg Stiftung · GermanyMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Usually twice a year.Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsSwiss government · EuropePhD · PostdocFULLPhD · Postdoc · Usually autumn to December.DeutschlandstipendiumGerman government & sponsors · GermanyUndergraduate · Master’sPARTIALUndergraduate · Master’s · Through each university.EPFL Excellence FellowshipsEPFL · EuropeMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · With your EPFL application.
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Questions
01Which scholarships in germany are best for Pakistani students?
The most valuable are usually Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s, “la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships, DAAD EPOS Development-Related Postgraduate Courses. The best one for you depends on your field, grades and work experience.
02How many scholarships in germany are listed here?
17, of which 15 are fully funded.
03When should I start applying?
Twelve to eighteen months before your intended start date. Many major awards close in the autumn of the year before you start.
04Can TeamOnline help me apply?
Yes. We shortlist the scholarships you can realistically win, then help with essays, references and interview practice.
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