South Africa

NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship

Together with the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa, the DAAD awards funding for Master and PhD degrees at South African Universities to South Africans citizens or permanent South African residents as part of its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme.

Sub-Saharan Africa

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme

The DAAD awards funding to Sub-Saharan African students for full-time Master or PhD degrees in their home country or in another Sub-Saharan African country as part of its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme.

In Southern Africa

German-funded Programmes

Academic cooperation between South Africa and Germany abound! Exciting projects and programmes are funded in South Africa with German funding.

Networking

DAAD South Africa Conference

The DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg invites DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship holders in South Africa to take part in a networking conference in South Africa each year.

International Pitch Competition

Falling Walls Lab

Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, networking forum, and steppingstone that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students, researchers, and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both globally and locally.

Getting to know the country

Information on South Africa

Here you will find Information on scholarship programmes for study, teaching and research stays, university projects and scientific collaborations in South Africa and more country-specific Information.

Information for Academics in Germany

Study, Research & Teach Abroad

From planning to financing, here you will find all the necessary information on study-related stays abroad and scholarships for students, graduates and lecturers.

International Experiences

Studieren Weltweit

International study, research or work experience is increasingly in demand in the work place. The campaign "studieren weltweit – ERLEBE ES!" is designed to help young people understand of the benefits of a stay abroad.

DAAD Regional Information

Analysis of the system of higher education in South Africa and overview of DAAD activities

Below you will find comprehensive statistics, information, and analyses on the higher education and academic systems as well as an overview of DAAD activities on site. The following information is currently available in German only.

• DAAD education system analysis South Africa at daad.de
• DAAD country status South Africa at daad.de