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DAAD News Update
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Indian students in Germany at an all-time high | | | | |
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The number of Indian students in Germany has more than doubled in the past 5 years. From 28,905 in 2020 it has gone up to 59,419. Out of these 41,048 i.e. 69% are male students and 18,371 i.e. 31% are females.
This number refers only to the students pursuing Bachelors, Masters & PhDs. Those going to Germany for internships, short-term research, exchanges etc. are over and above this number.
These students have chosen the following subjects for their higher education:
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| ● | Engineering incl. Biology-related fields - 60% |
| ● | Social Sciences/Economics/Management - 21% |
| ● | Mathematics/Natural Sciences - 18% |
| ● | Other (Sports/Arts/German Studies etc.) - 6% | |
While these are the trends for Indian students, the numbers of students from the entire subcontinent are also following the same upward trend from 2020 to 2025:
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| ● | Bangladesh - 8,076 from 5,177 |
| ● | Nepal - 2,353 from 2,157 |
| ● | Sri Lanka - 1,514 from 634 | |
Interested to know more about Germany as a study destination, click below | | | | | | |
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Applications open: DAAD Young Ambassador Programme 2025! | | | | |
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Are you passionate about your study experience in Germany?
Then become a DAAD Young Ambassador!
The DAAD Young Ambassador Programme invites motivated students or young professionals who have studied or carried out research at a university or research institute in Germany (or are still doing that!) to share their experiences and inspire others to explore study and research opportunities in Germany.
You can apply if you
● Are a national of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Sri Lanka
● Have studied or are currently studying/researching in Germany
● Are below 32 years of age
● Are enthusiastic about promoting German higher education via presentations or events
● Are willing and able to attend the Young Ambassadors Training Workshop which will take place online in October 2025
Application deadline: 14 September 2025 | | | | | | |
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Study in Germany - Web Sessions | | | |
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Study & Research in Germany - DAAD visits universities
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| Open only for students and faculty of the respective institutions | | | |
Onsite
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| ● | Maharishi Markandeshwar (DU) | |
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| ● | B.V. Raju Institute of Technology | |
Online
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DAAD Scholarship Sessions | | | |
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DAAD University Summer Courses (HSK)
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DAAD Scholarships
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Onsite Sessions (Open for all) | | | |
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RISE WorldWide: Call for Project offers 2026 | | | |
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DAAD invites Indian research groups, labs and doctoral students to submit project offers and host a student from Germany in summer 2026. Students bring expertise in Natural & Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine (& related fields), and are supported by a DAAD scholarship.
Submission: 15 Aug – 30 Sep 2025 | | | |
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DAAD HSK Scholarship 2025-2026: Applications open! | | | |
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DAAD invites applications for its University Summer Courses (HSK) in Germany – for full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s students with B1-level German.
Portal opens: 1 September 2025
Application Deadline: 30 October 2025 | | | |
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ASEM: AI Skills - Are Universities Preparing Graduates for Labour Market Needs? ADD IMAGE | | | |
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23 Sept 2025, 13:00 - 15:00 IST
The DAAD will be hosting an Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Online Seminar.
This event offers a platform for open dialogue between academia and business, bringing together stakeholders to exchange perspectives, align expectations, and identify future skill requirements. | | | |
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International Master & PhD Programs | | | |
RPTU is a top-ranked German research university & offers high-quality graduate education & (post)doctoral research in innovative fields of the HighTechWorld, many of them english-taught.
Application deadline: 30.04. & 31.10.
More information: www.rptu.de/international/home
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DAAD News Update has been prepared by:
DAAD Regional Office New Delhi, DLTA Complex, R.K. Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue, New Delhi 110029
Tel.: +91 11 6646 5500
E-mail: info.newdelhi@daad.de
Website: www.daad.in | | | |
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Editor:
Aditi Gosavi, DAAD Regional Office New Delhi
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