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Start your application process
step 1 assemble your documents
assemble your application documents according the checklist in the blue frame on below
please use and tick all the boxes on the checklist below in order to achieve a fully complete application. If you have questions, please refer to the official DAAD-Website. The examples and FAQs provided each point might help
remember: Germany is strict with formal criteria: missing or incomplete documents might lead to the exclusion of your application
Checklist
Curriculum vitae
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- reverse chronological order
- maximum of 3 pages
- precise dates & informations
Letter of motivation
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- maximum of 2 pages
Certificate(s) of employment
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- min. 12 months relevant working experience
- all experiences made after bachelor degree
- dated, stamped, signed
- contain a letterhead
- exact duration in the format: „from dd.mm.yyyy to dd.mm.yyyy“
Proof of English Proficiency
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- IELTS min. B2 (Band 6)
- or
- TOEFL min. B2 (minimum score: 550 paper based (PBT), 213 computer based (CBT); 80 internet based (iBT) – institutional TOEFL (ITP) is not accepted)
- or
- a Medium of Instruction Certificate (MOI) from your university that degree was taught in English
- or
- English is the official language
Academic degree certificate(s)
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- in English or German
Full transcript(s) of records
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- certified by the university
- in English or German
- contains grading system
- contains the time period of studies
- contains all courses attended
- contains all grades
- contains degree name
Further relevant documents (optional)
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- up to three further certificates
- professional expertise
- proof of volunteering
- etc.
step 2 upload your PDF
if you were able to tick all boxes of the checklist in the grey container – please upload your application through the application portal BASIS using the button below
- please remember – your application is not considered if:
- it is incomplete (e.g., the application form or a proof of English language proficiency is missing)
- the formal requirements are not met (e.g., the CV or motivation letter is too long).
- it is submitted before or after the application period.
- it is sent by post or any other means.
- it is not uploaded through the application portal BASIS