University of Bayreuth 2023-2024 DAAD Scholarships for international students awarded, Germany

International students and doctoral researchers have the opportunity to apply to the International Office for a study grant. Limited funding from the State of Bavaria and the DAAD is available for this purpose.
The application deadline for Winter Semester is 31 August, and for Summer Semester 28 February. All grants can be awarded for up to two semesters.

• Table of Content
• About University of Bayreuth
• University of Bayreuth Scholarships for international students awarded
• Requirements for University of Bayreuth Scholarships for international students awarded Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth is a public research university situated in Bayreuth, Germany. It was founded in 1975 as a campus university focusing on international collaboration and interdisciplinarity. It is broadly organized into six undergraduate and graduate faculties, with each faculty defining its own admission standards and academic programs in near autonomy. The university offers several interdisciplinary courses such as Philosophy & Economics, Global Change Ecology, Theatre and Media studies, and Health Economics. In 2017 the university was ranked 29 in the Times Higher Education wo... continue reading

University of Bayreuth Scholarships for international students awarded

Requirements for University of Bayreuth Scholarships for international students awarded Qualification

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Be an international student from any nationality.
• Must be a full-time degree student.
• must have a masters degree certificate.
• Must be enrolling for a PhD research study programme.

Documents Required for Application

• Enrollment certificate
• Resume
• Letter of motivation
• Copies of your passport and residence permit
• Letter of recommendation from your supervising professor at the University of Bayreuth (form)
• Description and timeline of doctoral research
• Signed declaration of the obligation to repay funds in the event of an application for naturalization (form)
• Evidence of the final grade achieved in your master’s programme

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Only complete applications can be processed; incomplete applications must be rejected immediately. As a rule, submission of documents at a later date not possible!

You should write your letter of motivation according to the following criteria:

• need
• professional motivation, grades achieved (current status), goals and perspectives (studies, professional development)
• social engagement