DAAD in Nigeria

Every year, the DAAD grants student as well as lecturers from Nigeria scholarships and opportunities to study, teach or conduct research in Germany. At the same time, there a a number of German students and lecturers from German Universities also being funded for study or research stays in Germany. This page give an overview of such options and important links from Nigeria as far as research and academia exchanges between Germany and Nigeria is concerned.

Information on Nigeria

Find Funding

Here you will find information on scholarship programmes for study, teaching and research stays in Germany. Select Nigeria as country of origin.

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Database on Admission Requirement

What grade report do you have?

Check how your academic credentials compares to Germany. Do you meet admission requirements?

Universities and Study Programmes in Germany

Plan your studies in Germany

Germany is highly popular among international students. This is mainly because of the country's many excellent universities, its dynamic student life and good funding options.

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DAAD Regional Office Accra

Launch

The DAAD officially opens its new Regional Office in Accra. Join the hybrid launch event on 24th April to explore the future of academic cooperation with West Africa.

Meet Us Online or In-Person in Accra, Ghana

Book an Appointment

We offer individual consultation and counselling on Mondays, Thursday and Fridays. Please book for an appointment prior to your visit.

DAAD Research Ambassadors 2025-2027

Launch

This is the Inauguration of DAAD Research Ambassadors for Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria.

Connect with fellow alumni

DAAD Nigeria Alumni Network

The DAAD Alumni Association of Nigeria is an academic, socio-cultural, non-political and not-for-profit organization of former beneficiaries of the DAAD Scholarship.

Please note!
Our appointments can take place in-person or virtually through our ONLINE virtual office via Cisco Webex( https://daad-veranstaltung.webex.com/meet/DAAD.ghana ). For a better experience, you should use a PC or Macbook to connect. You can use your mobile device to connect.

We look forward to informing you about studies and research stays in Germany. In order for us to best prepare for the consultation, we ask that you book an appointment in advance in our online Appointment Calendar. Our counseling sessions take place on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The advice given at the branch office is given to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.

Shaping One Nation Together

Alumni Event - Nigeria

The DAAD Alumni Conference, held from November 15 to 17, 2024, in Lagos, brought together alumni from across Nigeria to foster collaboration, mentorship, and the sharing of best practices.