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Writing your application

How to write a DAAD motivation letter: the five questions it must answer

A practical guide to the DAAD motivation letter, based on DAAD’s own guidelines: the questions to answer, the right length, a suggested structure, weak vs strong sentences and a final checklist.

4 min readLast verified: October 7, 2026

Scholarship & programme guides

Ausbildung in Germany step by step: from learning German to the visa

Everything you need for dual vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany: required German level, the 2026 minimum training pay, how to find a training place, the visa to look for one, and the training visa and its documents — from official German sources.

4 min readLast verified: October 7, 2026

Erasmus Mundus scholarships: how to choose a programme and apply

A clear guide to Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters: what the scholarship covers according to the EU, how to find programmes in the official catalogue, when calls usually open, and practical tips for choosing a programme and preparing your file.

3 min readLast verified: October 7, 2026