DAAD Study Scholarships in Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Source switched to the DAAD scholarship database; clarified: individual scholarship; conditions and documents added
Summary
EUR 992 a month for a 10 to 24 month master's or a one-year complementary course in Germany for arts graduates. This is a scholarship for individuals, not a grant for organisations; the deadline is 15 October 2026.
About the call
This DAAD programme lets graduates continue their education in Germany with a master's or postgraduate course, or a one-year complementary course, in fine art, design, visual communication and film. A connection to an art university in Germany is mandatory. Funding starts from October 2027, with selection in April 2027.
Besides EUR 992 a month, the scholarship includes health insurance contributions, a one-off study allowance, a travel allowance (on application) and German language courses. DAAD does not pay tuition fees. Selection has two steps: a formal document check, then an artistic portfolio reviewed by a committee of professors from German art, design and film schools.
Who can apply
- Graduates with a first university degree in the arts
- Degree obtained no more than 6 years ago
- Planning full-time, in-person study in Germany
- Resident in Germany for no more than 15 months at the deadline
Who cannot apply
- Organisations as legal entities
- Students in a master's programme already started in Germany
- Art history and restoration candidates (other programmes apply)
What the funds are for
- Monthly stipend of EUR 992
- Health insurance
- One-off study allowance
- Travel allowance on application
- German language courses
What is not funded
- Tuition fees
- Entrance examinations
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Register on the DAAD portal
- 2Upload documents by 15 October 2026
- 3After the formal check, submit a portfolio via the DAAD media database
Questions and answers
- Does DAAD pay tuition fees and entrance examinations?
- No, tuition fees and entrance examinations are not covered. The scholarship includes EUR 992 a month, health insurance contributions, a one-off study allowance, a travel allowance on application and German language courses.
- How does selection work and when is the portfolio submitted?
- Selection has two steps: a formal document check, then a portfolio submitted via the DAAD media database. The portfolio is reviewed by a committee of professors from German art, design and film schools.
Change history
- Updated: Source switched to the DAAD scholarship database; clarified: individual scholarship; conditions and documents added
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