The DAAD Scholarship is open to applicants who want to study for a master’s degree in Infrastructure Planning (MIP) in Germany. This fully funded scholarship covers all expenses.

Candidates specializing in Civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning, as well as graduates from related fields of study interested in infrastructure planning, are eligible to apply to this program.

Program Description:

The Master of Infrastructure Planning (MIP)  is a two-year research-oriented program divided into four semesters. Some basic mandatory modules are delivered in the first semester to expand students’ professional perspective, and the second semester offers a variety of electives to the advanced students. In the third semester, as well as additional electives, an extensive case study deals with the complex problems of infrastructure planning and the challenges of teamwork, which provides training in methods and techniques applied successfully in Germany. During the fourth semester, students write their Master’s thesis about how to tackle a problem or project relevant to their home country.

Key Details

• Location: Germany
• University: University of Stuttgart
• Application deadline – February 15, 2026 (the year the studies start)
• Admission results available – April 2026 (the year the studies start)
• German course begins – Beginning of September 2026 (the year the studies start)
• First academic term begins – Middle of October
• Course language: English. Students are obligated to attend German classes offered by the University during the program.
• Location: Universität Stuttgart (University of Stuttgart)
• Starting Date: every year in October
• Duration: Four semesters
• German language course duration before program: 6 weeks (starting on 1^st September)

Benefits:

The DAAD Scholarship offered for the MIP program is a part of the DAAD Scholarship for Development-related fields of study (EPOS scholarship). It covers all the costs of your study. Here are the details

Who can apply:

Civil engineers, architects, urban planners, and students with a desire to broaden their vision into infrastructure planning and prepare for international and complicated planning tasks.

Requirements

• Having at least a Bachelor’s or equivalent in civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, or related fields
• At least two years of relevant professional experience is required only for DAAD scholarship applicants; self-financing students can enter the program without professional experience
• English; TOEFL (550 PBT, 213 CBT, 79 iBT) or IELTS (Band 6.0)

Related:

• Read about other DAAD Scholarships

Admission Requirements:

If documents are not in English/German, a translation of the documents is also required with the original stamp/signature of an official translator, along with a copy of the original documents:

1. Certificate of High school graduation
2. Bachelor’s degree certificate
3. University transcript including CGPA
4. Document from the university indicating max. /min. grade and grading system for a Bachelor’s degree
5. English Proficiency Certificate (The minimum requirement: TOEFL: 550 PBT, 213 CBT, 79 iBT, or IELTS (IELTS academic test): Band 6.0.)

Important: Only native speakers with official nationality (provide passport copy) from the USA, Ireland, UK, Australia, and Canada are exempt.

6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
7. Two Recommendation letters (academic or professional)
8. Motivation letter (explaining why you chose MIP and what your career plans are)

(These documents are optional for Self-Financing students)

9. A minimum of two years of Work certificate(s) for working periods after your graduation (internships during Bachelor studies are not accepted).
10. Confirmation of study leave from current employer (if applicable)
11. Additional university degrees (if applicable, e.g., second Bachelor’s/Master’s degree you hold)
12. Completed DAAD application form (Only for students applying for the DAAD scholarship) 

How to apply?

Applicants should verify their eligibility; if eligible, they should apply online.

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Note: The University of Stuttgart’s C@MPUS portal accepts MIP online applications from November 15 to February 15. Only complete, timely submissions are evaluated.

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• Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2026/2027 (Fully Funded)
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For further information, visit the DAAD Scholarship  at Stuttgart University