The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites Malaysian citizens to apply for a range of fully funded scholarships for the 2026 academic year. These scholarships support studies at Master’s, Doctoral, and academic visit levels across various disciplines at German institutions.

Scholarships for Master Program in Germany:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  Deadline: 21 October 2025
• Performing Arts
  Deadline: 10 November 2025
• Architecture
  Deadline: 24 September 2025
• Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication & Film
  Deadline: 10 November 2025
• Music
  Deadline: 25 September 2025
• Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
  Deadline: Varies by programme
• Helmut-Schmidt Programme – Master’s in Public Policy & Good Governance (PPGG)
  Deadline: 31 July 2025

Scholarships for Doctoral Program in Germany:

• Full-time PhD
  Duration: Up to 4 years
  Deadline: 21 October 2025
• Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle
  Duration: Up to 24 months
  Deadline: 21 October 2025
• Research Grants (for PhD & Postdoctoral Researchers)
  Deadlines: 7 October 2025 and 3 April 2026
  

 Scholarships for Lecturers:

• Study Visits for Academics - Artists and Architects
  Deadline: 7 October 2025 and 3 April 2026

 Further details, eligibility criteria, and application procedures are available at: https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/