DAAD Scholarship Amount 2027
The DAAD Study Scholarship 2027 monthly stipend versus real living costs: the full annual financial package for Master's, PhD and Postdoc scholars.
ScholarshipUnion Editorial
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Updated Oct 5, 2026
Total Annual Value
Here's the full financial package by level. Adding up the stipend, our estimate of the insurance value and the study allowance gives an estimated annual value for each, before the travel allowance.
~EUR 13,600+
Master's · estimated annual value
~EUR 18,500+
PhD · estimated annual value
EUR 1,400
Postdoc · per month, for 2–6 months
How It Adds Up
| Item | Master's | PhD | Postdoc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend (12 months) | EUR 11,904 | EUR 16,800 | EUR 2,800–8,400 (2–6 months) |
| Health Insurance (saved, our estimate) | ~EUR 1,200 a year | ||
| Study/Research Allowance | EUR 460 | Only for stays over 6 months | |
| Travel Allowance | Lump sum, set in each call | ||
| Tuition (most public unis) | EUR 0 (DAAD does not pay fees) | ||
| Estimated Annual Value | ~EUR 13,600 + travel | ~EUR 18,500 + travel | Not annual (short stays) |
What It's Worth Where You Live
All benefits →The stipend is tax-free in Germany. The actual value depends on your city: DAAD itself warns the stipend may not cover all living costs in towns with high rents.
EUR 992/month is comfortable in smaller cities, tight in Munich.