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Call for applications for small Alumni events in East Africa 2026

DAAD is pleased to invite former DAAD scholarship holders to submit applications for funding of small Alumni events. This invitation is extended to DAAD Alumni from Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia and the DR Congo. You may apply for funding of small Alumni events scheduled between the end of April and December 2026.

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High number of international students in Germany again – dropout rates lower than previously assumed

Germany's universities remain highly attractive to students from all over the world: in the 2024/25 winter semester, around 402,000 international students and doctoral candidates were enrolled at German universities – around six per cent more than in the previous year. This continues the upward trend of recent years, with more than half of international students enrolled in engineering and natural sciences. At the same time, dropout rates among international students are lower than previously assumed: their dropout rates are relatively close to those of German students. This is shown in the new edition of Wissenschaft weltoffen (Science Open to the World), published today by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in collaboration with the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW).

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Strengthening Partnerships: Highlights from the DAAD Regional Office Nairobi Breakfast Meeting

As a final celebration of the DAAD’s 100-year anniversary, the DAAD Regional Office Nairobi hosted an exclusive breakfast on 3 December 2025. The event brought together 40 participants, including reviewers, Alumni Association officials, and representatives from the DAAD. Throughout the discussions, it was evident that attendees were eager and enthusiastic about continued collaboration and working with the DAAD in the coming year.

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University cooperation as the key to partnerships with the Global South

In recent years, German universities have become important players in international scientific cooperation with countries in the Global South. These partnerships are part of an active foreign science policy and contribute to Germany's positioning in a changing world order. On 3 and 4 December, around 120 international participants will therefore discuss the future of university cooperation between development aid and equal partnership at a conference organised by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Berlin.

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DAAD at the 2nd African Union Africa Skills Week

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), through its Nairobi Regional Office and information centre DAAD Ethiopia, proudly participated in the 2nd African Union Africa Skills Week (ASW) held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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DAAD Nairobi Regional Office Attends German Unity Day Celebration

On October 3rd, 2025 Germany celebrated its National Day in Kenya under the motto ‘Celebrating German-Kenyan partnership for migration and education’. The DAAD Nairobi Regional Office joined in celebrating the German Unity Day, together with other invited dignitaries, partners and organizations.

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DAAD Nairobi Regional Office Takes Part in 2nd Kenyan-German Labour Mobility Job Fair

The DAAD Nairobi Regional Office participated in the 2nd Kenyan-German Labour Mobility Job Fair on 14th and 15th October, an event organized by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Kenya).

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Call for In-Country/In-Region Sub-Saharan Africa for Intake Beginning September 2026 is out!

In this application round, In-Country/In-Region scholarships are available for Master's and PhD programs at selected institutions across various disciplines in West, Central, East, and Southern Africa.

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DAAD Kenya Takes Part in a Study in Germany Seminar at United States International University-Africa

On the 3rd of July 2025, DAAD Kenya attended a seminar organized by PFH Private University of Applied Sciences, United States International University Africa and two recruitment agencies namely: BU Education and Twone, on study opportunities in Germany.

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DAAD Dinner Talk: Dialogue and Networking on the Future of AI in Higher Education and Skills for Tomorrow's Workforce

On 10 September 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting a truly engaging Dinner Talk in Nairobi, organized by the DAAD Regional Office for Africa. The evening featured a fascinating presentation by Prof. Dr. Jörg Frochte, Professor of Applied Computer Science at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Prof. Dr. Jörg, was also joined by a delegation from Bochum University.

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