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  • The English Version of the DAAD Annual Report 2025 is out! Explore Fresh Insights, Inspiring Success Stories, and a Modern Redesign

    09/11/2026 | The English Version of the DAAD Annual Report 2025 is out! Explore Fresh Insights, Inspiring Success Stories, and a Modern Redesign

    The 2025 DAAD Annual Report is now available, offering readers exclusive access to the latest achievements, program highlights, and in-depth stories from DAAD scholarship recipients. This year’s report features a redesigned layout aligned with the DAAD Strategy 2030, special coverage of our anniversary year, and immersive profiles with real experiences from the DAAD Journal and other publications.

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  • DAAD Showcases Opportunities at Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi

    09/08/2026 | DAAD Showcases Opportunities at Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi

    The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) was an exhibitor at the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 which took place on 3-4 September 2026 at Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in Nairobi. Under the theme “Uncovering Talent. Powering Innovation. The summit, Shaping Africa’s Future, convened politicians, technology leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, innovators and young STEM talent to discuss ways to advance Africa’s place in the global innovation economy.

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  • The Call for University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates is out!

    09/07/2026 | The Call for University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates is out!

    The DAAD University Summer Courses in Germany programme offers international students and graduates an opportunity to strengthen their German language skills while gaining deeper knowledge of German culture and regional studies. 

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  • Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework for Higher Education: From Policy Dialogue to Action

    08/24/2026 | Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework for Higher Education: From Policy Dialogue to Action

    Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant prospect for Kenyan Universities. It is already changing the way students learn, professors teach, researchers study, and institutions provide services. The challenge for Kenya's higher education industry is no longer whether AI will disrupt institutions, but rather how Kenya will shape that transition. This question was fundamental to the National Policy Dialog on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Framework for Higher Education in Kenya, which was held from August 18 to 20, 2026, at the CBK Institute of Monetary Studies in Ruaraka, Nairobi. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Commission for University Education (CUE) co-sponsored the three-day dialog, which brought together representatives from CUE, the Ministry of Higher Education, universities, DAAD, the UbuntuNet Alliance, and other stakeholders to discuss the opportunities, risks, and policy implications of AI in higher education.

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  • Who Governs AI? DAAD Alumni Lead Burundi's Conversation on Ethical Artificial Intelligence

    08/05/2026

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing in Burundi, being used in universities, hospitals, government buildings and the country's growing digital economy.But as the technology becomes more prevalent, it presents a key question: who is responsible for ensuring that AI serves society in an honest, fair and ethical manner? This matter was at the centre of a two-day training organized in Bujumbura by ABADAAD, the association of former Burundian beneficiaries of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

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  • Building Stronger Higher Education Partnerships: DAAD at the 17th IUCEA Annual Conference

    07/31/2026

    These past two days, on the 29th and 30th of July 2026,  the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) was proud to take part in the 17th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) in Nairobi. The occasion celebrated the launch of IUCEA’s Strategic Plan 2026–2031 and the introduction of the Regional AI Network of Universities, which reaffirms the region’s dedication to educational innovation.

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  • Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations to the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Scholars

    07/10/2026 | Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations to the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Scholars

    The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) extends its congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and outstanding potential, the scholarships enable talented students from around the world to pursue high-quality joint master's programmes offered by leading European universities.

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  • Important information for scholarship applicants

    06/26/2026

    Planning to apply for a DAAD scholarship in Germany? Find everything you need to know about the application process, including eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and how to submit a strong application.

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  • Proposal Writing Workshop: Opening Pathways to Doctoral Research in Germany

    06/24/2026

    The DAAD Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with DAAD alumni from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), recently supported a PhD proposal writing workshop aimed at preparing aspiring researchers for doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in Germany. Held at TUM on 23 April 2026, the workshop brought together postgraduate students and early-career researchers from universities across Kenya who are interested in pursuing advanced research and academic careers through German higher education and research institutions.

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  • Green Journeys: Smart Travel Tips for DAAD Scholars

    06/22/2026 | Green Journeys: Smart Travel Tips for DAAD Scholars

    What if your journey to Germany could help protect the planet? Every year, thousands of students and researchers cross borders to study, learn, and build global connections. While international exchange remains one of the most powerful tools for addressing global challenges such as climate change, the way we travel also has an impact on the environment. As a DAAD scholarship holder, you can make simple choices that reduce your carbon footprint while enriching your experience in Germany. Here are ten practical tips to help you travel more sustainably and become part of the solution.

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