DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst | German Academic Exchange Service) 

Who we are

The DAAD is the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers. 

What we do

DAAD grants scholarships and enables students to study, teach and research at institutions where they can optimally develop their potential. DAAD also promotes the internationalization of German and EU-universities, as international experience strengthens academic excellence and research organizations. It also allows betterment of German cultural and language studies abroad. Therefore, the DAAD is committed to attracting talented individuals to Germany as a place of innovative science and industry, while enabling students, instructors, and researchers in Germany to gain international experience.

DAAD-Team in UCD

For further questions and support: 

Zeineb Bahri (DAAD-Lecturer)
Office: A320
Email: (opens in a new window)zeineb.bahri@ucd.ie

Isabelle Jaekel (DAAD-Teaching assistant)
Office: A320
Email: isabelle.jaekel@ucd.ie

Important links: 

Scholarship database: Numerous scholarships to finance study, teaching and research visits in Germany 

(opens in a new window)daad.de/scholarships

International Programmes: German and internationally oriented bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes 

(opens in a new window)daad.de/international-programmes

Language and short courses: (opens in a new window)www.daad.de/summerschools 

DAAD offers scholarships for German language summer and winter courses in various universities in Germany. This is an excellent opportunity for learners to visit the country, improve their language skills and experience life in Germany. 

Internship in Germany: (opens in a new window)www.daad.de/internship 

Discover Germany as study location: (opens in a new window)www.study-in.de