Last updated: March 21, 2026
After Selection – What Happens Next
Post-Selection Timeline
Click each step to see details. You have about 6 months between results and arrival.
Accept Your Award
Sign and return the scholarship acceptance letter by the deadline stated. Read every condition carefully. Note the start date, reporting requirements, and any restrictions on travel or employment.
Confirm University Admission
If you only had conditional admission, now you need the final letter. Send any remaining documents the university needs. Your DAAD funding cannot start without confirmed enrollment.
Apply for German Student Visa
Book a visa appointment at the German embassy immediately. Processing takes 6-12 weeks. You need your DAAD award letter, admission letter, passport, and insurance proof. See our Visa Guide.
German Language Course
If awarded a pre-study language course, it typically runs June-September at a Goethe-Institut or university. Fully funded by DAAD. Even if your program is in English, this helps enormously.
Find Housing
Apply for student dormitory (Studentenwerk) as early as possible. Waiting lists are long. Check your university international office for housing support. Budget EUR 300-500/month depending on city.
Open a German Bank Account
DAAD deposits your stipend into a German bank account. Open one as soon as you arrive (or use an online bank like N26 that lets you open from abroad). You need your passport and enrollment certificate.
Arrive & Enroll
Register at the Burgeramt (residents office) within 14 days of arrival. Complete university enrollment. Get your student ID and semester ticket. Your first stipend payment arrives shortly after.