German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

Website: DAAD Summer Course Grant open_in_new

Eligibility
  • Students in undergraduate (e.g. bachelor's) and master's programs in all disciplines are eligible to apply.
  • Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of university study by the time the scholarship period begins.
  • Applicants must be able to follow lectures in German and participate in group work. German language skills must be proven at the time of application.
Student Type
  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
  • 5th Year
  • Graduate
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • International or Other Visa Status
  • Undocumented
Description

This program aims to deepen knowledge of the German language (general language, technical language) and regional studies. Funding is provided for participation in language and cultural studies courses as well as technical language courses. These courses take place between the months of June and September, and have a duration of four weeks (max. 5 days/week) with at least 25 teaching hours per week each.

Procedure

Application materials can be found on the website.

Contact Information

Information and advisory centres

North America Regional Office
DAAD New York Office
871 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Email: daadny@daad.org

United States (West Coast)
DAAD Information Center San Francisco
Hanni Geist
c/o Goethe-Institut
530 Bush Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Email: daadsf@daad.org