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 Nigeria. 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.

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This page gives you an overview of study, research and funding options. You will also get up-to-date information and important links as far as research and academia exchanges between Germany and Nigeria is concerned.

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Overall, the working visit proved highly productive, reinforcing DAAD’s engagement with Nigerian higher education institutions and laying the groundwork for future collaboration. Both FUNAAB and the University of Ibadan demonstrated strong institutional commitment to expanding partnerships, promoting mobility, and pursuing joint research opportunities.

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Online University Presentations

Welcome to the DAAD Online University Presentations. You will get the opportunity to ask direct questions on: application procedures application requirements opportunities for international students, scholarship opportunities and more.

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Nigeria in Focus

Facts about Nigeria

Every year, the DAAD enables people from Germany; students and university faculty alike spend time in Nigeria. At the same time, scholarship recipients from Nigeria are given the opportunity to study, teach, or conduct research in Germany. Get all the statistics here.

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Join Ayo from Nigeria on his Student Journey in Germany

Discover why Germany is one of the world's most attractive countries for studying and pursuing a career. Germany offers everything you need to succeed – a strong economy with great job opportunities, an outstanding network of higher education institutions, and a vibrant culture right in the heart of Europe.

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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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.