What we do

The most important responsibilities of the DAAD include granting scholarships, promoting the internationalisation activities of German universities and research organisations, strengthening German cultural and language studies abroad and helping developing countries establish productive higher education institutions. The DAAD is also the National Agency for EU Higher Education Cooperation.

Info & Services for Higher Education Institutions

With the DAAD fundings higher education institutions and universities can extend their networks to set up strategies for internationalization.

Alumni

For the DAAD, the end of a scholarship marks the beginning of a long-term relationship with its alumni. Our aim is to foster connections among alumni and between the DAAD and alumni. We do this through a range of measures, from helping to set up alumni clubs to offering various funding programmes and activities.

Prizes and awards

The DAAD regularly awards prizes for outstanding achievements

EU Higher Education Cooperation in the DAAD - Erasmus+

EU higher education programmes like Erasmus+ play a significant role in the internationalisation of universities in Germany. The DAAD serves as Germany’s National Agency for EU Higher Education Cooperation on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

DAAD and sustainability - our contribution to the 2030 Agenda

Focus on sustainability: How the DAAD is contributing to overcome global challenges - in line with Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals

Development cooperation

To support sustainable development DAAD offers both scholarships for studies and university cooperation programmes.

Digitalisation

Shaping global exchange in the digital world: promoting cooperation and seizing opportunities for more participation, efficiency and sustainability.