About the DAAD

Flags with DAAD logo in front of the outer facade of the headquarters in Bonn.
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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers.

Who We Are

Originating from a student initiative in 1925, the DAAD has developed into a registered association of German universities and student bodies. Today, it supports academics worldwide and promotes the internationalisation of German universities.

It also assists developing countries in establishing efficient universities, strengthens the German language and German studies abroad and advises on issues of education, foreign science policy and development policy. The DAAD also administrates the Erasmus+ National Agency for EU Higher Education Cooperation.

Our Network

The DAAD headquarters are located in Bonn. Additionally, the DAAD maintains an office in Berlin, to which the renowned Artists-in-Berlin Program (BKP) is affiliated. A worldwide network of Regional Offices, Information Centres and a variety of Lectureships keeps contact with partner countries on all continents and provides advice for students, researchers and higher education institutions on site.

Our Fields of Activity

Awarding Scholarships

By supporting outstanding students and researchers, the DAAD prepares future specialists and managers for responsible action. The DAAD creates lasting connections throughout the world and supports the professional and cultural networking of its scholarship holders, alumnae and alumni.

Promoting the Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions

The DAAD supports higher education institutions in their internationalisation strategies and helps to shape the European Higher Education and Research Area. It also advocates German as a language of science and a Europe of multilingualism.

Science Cooperations

Thanks to its staff in Germany and abroad, the DAAD has extensive experience with cooperations among higher education institutions and science systems worldwide. It can, therefore, provide important impetus for the internationalisation of research and science and advise on strategic decisions.

Funding

The DAAD is mainly funded by the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union. Other funding bodies include foreign governments, foundations and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft.

The DAAD Network

In practically every corner of the world, DAAD employees in 15 regional offices and 57 information centres share their expertise and ensure that international experience from various perspectives is channelled into the numerous DAAD-projects.
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Further uselful information

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DAAD Branch Office Brussels

We represent the DAAD in Brussels and support cooperation between the DAAD and the EU Institutions by acting as a liaison through a variety of activities.

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DAAD's EU Funded Projects

DAAD is an important partner of the European Commission for the implementation of EU funded projects worldwide.

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DAAD Scholarship Database

Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for foreign students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.

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DAAD Alumni Activities

For the DAAD, the end of a scholar-ship marks the start of a long-term relationship with its alumni. Our aim is to foster connections among alumni and between the DAAD and alumni.

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Contact

  • Branch Office Brussels

    Rue d'Arlon 22-24 1050 Brussels Telephone: +32 (0) 475 75 25 11