PROMOS / ERASMUS / DAAD Outgoing - KIT International Students Office
by DAAD / EU / KIT International Students Office (IStO)
Stipend
ERASMUS: 490-600 EUR/month
Duration
ERASMUS: 2-12 months; PROMOS: 1-6 months; DAAD: varies
Level
bachelor, master, phd
Deadline
ERASMUS: ~Jan (summer) / ~June (winter); PROMOS: per faculty; DAAD: per programme
Overview
KIT IStO administers ERASMUS+ (Europe), PROMOS (worldwide non-ERASMUS), and other DAAD outgoing scholarships for study/internship/research abroad. Also Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium (see separate entry). Details, deadlines and application via IStO website.
Provider
DAAD / EU / KIT International Students Office (IStO)
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Enrolled KIT students (ERASMUS: any nationality; PROMOS: non-Germans excluded from home country stays)
Degree Levels
bachelor, master, phd
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
ERASMUS: 490-600 EUR/month + travel; PROMOS: 350-550 EUR/month + travel; DAAD: varies
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled KIT student
- good academic standing
- study/internship/research abroad at partner or self-organized
- not double-funded
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
Study Abroad
Semester, internship or thesis at a partner university abroad
In the provider's words
- living expenses abroad
- travel allowance
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- ERASMUS: 490-600 EUR/month + travel; PROMOS: 350-550 EUR/month + travel; DAAD: varies
- Duration
- ERASMUS: 2-12 months; PROMOS: 1-6 months; DAAD: varies
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master phd
- Deadline
- ERASMUS: ~Jan (summer) / ~June (winter); PROMOS: per faculty; DAAD: per programme
- Who Can Apply
- Enrolled KIT students (ERASMUS: any nationality; PROMOS: non-Germans excluded from home country stays)
Frequently Asked Questions About the PROMOS / ERASMUS / DAAD Outgoing - KIT International Students Office
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