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100 years of the DAAD

Die Teilnehmenden des Treffens kamen aus knapp 100 Ländern.

Exchange A network that connects the world

Der DAAD unterstützt internationale Studierende und Forschende.

International exchange

DAAD scholarships you should know about

Für Forschende ist Deutschland ein attraktiver Standort.

Science

Attractive to researchers worldwide

DAAD-Präsident Mukherjee: „Förderung auch in extremen Situationen“

Academic exchange

“Germany has global appeal”

Mit DAAD-Stipendium studieren erweitert den Horizont.

International exchange

The DAAD: connecting people around the world

Schätzt den akademischen Austausch: Florence Gaub.

International dialogue

With open eyes

Konferenz der Globalen Zentren, Berlin 2024

International collaboration

Global bridges of knowledge

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Quiz

How much do you know about the DAAD?

When was the DAAD established?

How many international students had received funding from the DAAD as of 2024?

Pick the country from which the greatest number of international students are currently coming to Germany!

Which group of disciplines is the most popular among international students?

How many people are working for the DAAD?

Types of DAAD scholarships you should know

The DAAD supports international students and researchers.

Higher education, internships and research stays: these DAAD scholarships can make your dream of a sponsored stay in Germany come true.

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Newsroom

Steinmeier: Deutschland auf Einwanderung angewiesen

Naturalisation Steinmeier: Germany is reliant on immigration

„Stack“ von Tony Cragg – ein Werk des „Purple Path“

Culture European Capital of Culture opens “Purple Path”

+++ Ticker Foreign Relations Pistorius pushes ahead with military service plans

Soll Anfang Mai Kanzler werden: Friedrich Merz.

German government CDU/CSU bloc and SPD plan to govern together

Business EU announces retaliation for US tariffs

Immigration Fewer asylum applications in Germany

Business EU trade ministers discuss tariff strategy

Die Spitzen von Union und SPD erläutern den Koalitionsvertrag.

Forming a government

Federal Government

The CDU/CSU and SPD coalition treaty: what it contains

The CDU/CSU and the SPD have agreed on their programme for government. An overview of its central points.

Job Board

Working and Training in Germany

As a professional driver in Germany: “I feel I have arrived”.

Training profiles at a glance

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“We can effectively treat the consequences of trauma”

An instrument for self-help

Intercultural therapy

Settling into life in Germany, finding work

How does one become a psychotherapist?

In focus

Karnevalsumzug mit einer Figur von Kanzler Scholz

Humour

Artistic freedom

Satire in Germany: as provocative as possible, please

Mockery and malice: artists in Germany have plenty of opportunities to critically engage with politics and society.

Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut.

Law

Legislation

Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?

Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.

Hybride Angriffe auf Deutschland nehmen zu.

Crime

Propaganda and sabotage

Protecting democracy against hybrid attacks

Germany is focusing its attention on the risks posed by information manipulation, cyberattacks and acts of sabotage. Most of the attacks are orchestrated from abroad.

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Schnitzel & small talk

Schnitzel & small talk

Checkmate is cool

Netflix, memes and a wunderkind: why so many young people are suddenly playing chess in Germany.

Regional Focus

Bonhoeffer-Porträt bei einer Pro-Israel-Demonstration in New York 2024

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

North America

“He was opposed to any form of nationalism”

Tobias Korenke, the great-nephew of the theologian and Nazi opponent Dietrich Bonhoeffer, on the impact that his ancestor - who was executed 80 years ago - still has in the USA.

Teilnehmende des Europäischen Jüdischen Jugendkongresses 2024

Cooperation

Israel

A unique friendship

60 years of friendship, cooperation and dialogue: Germany and Israel celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. Read here to find out what is planned for the anniversary.

Hannover Messe: Schaufenster für Innovationen

Technology partner

North America

Fair guest Canada: a partner for innovative industry

Canada is the partner country for Hannover Messe 2025 and strengthening its exchange with Germany in geopolitically unsettled times.

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Pros & Cons

Tempolimit

Should a speed limit be introduced?

Should a 130 km/h speed limit be introduced on the German autobahn? A supporter and an opponent of this idea put forward their arguments.

Day-to-day life in Germany

Germany’s most popular beers

How and where can I get to know people?

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Getting Started in Germany

Work, German lessons and buttered pretzels - Ayushi Sharma’s life in Germany

After completing her master’s in Munich, the young woman from India embarked on a career in Germany as an IT manager. This is how she got off to a successful start.

In sieben Schritten zum Job in Deutschland

Finding your job in Germany in seven steps

Mаríа Fernаndа Gаrcíа López is from Mexico and wants to work as IT specialists in Munich. The journey of this 28-year-old skilled worker is just one example of how you can come to Germany.

Die Erzieherin Daniela Noya wagte den Schritt nach Deutschland.

Teaching, learning, making friends – Daniela Noya’s life in Germany

The nursery school teacher from Colombia works at a nursery. She talks here about how she started out in Germany.

Das neue Digitalmagazin „Ankommen in Deutschland“

How to get off to a successful start in Germany

The new digital magazine from deutschland.de provides international skilled professionals with useful tips when they arrive in Germany.

From the Red Sea to the Black Forest – Khaled Elbarbary’s life in Germany

Qualified staff from abroad are also in demand in Germany’s hotel sector. Let us introduce you to a young Egyptian who works in the Black Forest.

Development and Dialogue

Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.

Raw materials

CONNEX: advice for partner countries

Summit of the Future

International alliance of helpers

Summit of the Future

“We need young people to prepare us for the future”

Mobility and Travel

Deutschland: Die Landeshauptstädte auf einen Blick

State Capitals of Germany

Durch Deutschland ziehen sich 13.000 Kilometer Autobahn.

Faster and faster

Leipzig bietet Räume für Ideen und Projekte.

Travel

The in-between city

The economy in Germany

Fachkräfte haben in Deutschland gute Chancen.

The steps to getting a job in Germany

#LeadingInnovation

On the path to climate neutrality

#LeadingInnovation

Chemicals industry: innovation driver with global influence

Choose your topic

#BetterTogether: Global engagement

Humanitarian Assistance

Renewable energies

Germany in the United Nations

Working in Germany

Your guide to studying in Germany

Migration and integration

Destination Germany

Famous Germans

National Socialism

Theology

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: faith in contradiction

It is not possible to be a National Socialist and a Christian at the same time: this is the attitude that defined the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The theologian was murdered by the Nazis on 9 April 1945.

Thomas Mann – a literary giant of the century

2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann’s birth and the 70th anniversary of his death – a good moment to revisit the work of the Nobel laureate.

Johannes Gutenberg – knowledge for the whole world

It was his invention of letterpress printing with movable type that enabled books to be produced rapidly and inexpensively.

Ihr Tagebuch wurde nach Anne Franks Tod weltberühmt.

Anne Frank and her diary: writing for eternity

Anne Frank died in a concentration camp aged 15. Her diary is one of the most important documents which bear witness to Nazi atrocities.

Clara Schumann – art is the air I breathe

She was a pianist, composer, piano teacher, superstar – and she is the most famous woman in music history. A portrait to mark the 205th anniversary of her birth

Erich Kästner: a great children’s book author – and much more besides

His children’s books have been translated into more than 70 languages and continue to sell millions of copies to this day. Erich Kästner didn’t just write for young readers, however.

Blick in die Schau in der Hamburger Kunsthalle

Caspar David Friedrich: the master of silence

Forgotten, misunderstood and celebrated: Caspar David Friedrich’s works are ready to be rediscovered again in his 250th anniversary year.

Goethe ist einer der bekanntesten Dichter und Denker Deutschlands.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: a genius, even beyond literature

Goethe shaped German culture like no other. His persistent thirst for knowledge was his greatest motivation.

Sophie Scholl: Resistance icon

Sophie Scholl is one of the most famous women in German history. As a member of the “White Rose”, she was part of the resistance to the Nazi regime.

Ihre Gedanken sind bis heute aktuell: Hannah Arendt (1906–1975)

A life in exile: Hannah Arendt and her escape from evil

Hannah Arendt was one of the most influential political theorists. Her works reveal how important it is to stand up for democracy and human rights.

Marlene Dietrich, Hollywood-Star aus Deutschland

Marlene Dietrich - world star, style icon, myth

The actress and singer was a phenomenon of her era and continues to inspire many people around the world today, partly because of her political stance.

Franz Kafka – the eternal enigma of world literature

The world's most widely read German-language author died on 3 June 1924 – and left instructions for all his writings to be destroyed.

Käthe Kollwitz mit Selbstbildniss (vermutlich von 1940)

Käthe Kollwitz – a dauntless woman and major artist

Her works are of timeless significance and exceptional artistic quality. Käthe Kollwitz campaigned against war and poverty and for the rights of women.

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