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DAAD Prize

Criteria for the nomination

  • International programme students in Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes
  • from the 2nd year of study
  • Main place of residence in Germany
  • Particularly good academic performance
  • Commitment in the social and intercultural field

Nominations are not possible for foreigners with a German university entrance qualification, graduates of German schools abroad and exchange students.

Documents and deadlines

  • Current reference from a teacher with evaluation of academic performance
  • At least one reference on social and intercultural commitment
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Current transcript of records

Nominations, including transcripts and references, must be submitted by the nominating university professor by 18 August.

The selection is made by a committee consisting of a representative of the Presidential Board and two representatives of the International Office (criteria: grade point average, social/intercultural commitment).