Germany Scholarships — DAAD, Tuition-Free Public Universities and Deutschlandstipendium

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Most German public universities charge no or very low tuition (only a semester contribution), though some states/universities charge non-EU students. The main scholarship is DAAD — including EPOS for development-related master's. Living costs are usually shown in a blocked account for the visa.

Main scholarships

Scholarship	Who / level	What it covers
DAAD scholarships	Master's and PhD; some need work experience (e.g. EPOS)	Monthly stipend, insurance, travel
Deutschlandstipendium	Students already enrolled in Germany	Monthly stipend (fixed period)
Foundation scholarships	Political/religious foundations (e.g. Heinrich Böll, Konrad Adenauer)	Stipend and support

Note

Even tuition-free universities charge a semester contribution
The blocked-account amount changes every year — check the German Embassy Dhaka's latest rules
Many applications go through uni-assist or the university's own portal

Admission, scholarship, test-score and visa rules can change every year — check the latest information on the university, scholarship provider and embassy websites before you apply.

Official source

FAQ

Can you really study tuition-free in Germany?

At most public universities yes, with only a semester contribution. Some states and universities charge non-EU students tuition — check the university's fee page.

When are DAAD applications?

It varies by programme — many master's deadlines are about a year before admission. Check the DAAD scholarship database.

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