DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
DAAD provides funding and support for the international exchange of students and researchers.
Target Customer
Students and researchers seeking international study or research opportunities; higher education institutions (universities) seeking information, funding programs, and international partnerships; university staff needing guidance on international collaboration.
Key Differentiator
The world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers; 100-year history; global network with DAAD offices and information centers (18 offices and 51 information centers mentioned in program materials).
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the content.
Pain Points
- 1Access to funding and financial support for international study/research (scholarships and funding programs).
- 2Reliable information and advice about studying, researching, or teaching abroad and in Germany.
- 3Support in building and managing international partnerships, collaborations, and mobility programs for higher education institutions.
Key Features
- 1Scholarships for study and research in Germany and abroad (Offene Stipendien).
- 2Info & Services for Higher Education Institutions to support international activities and partnerships.
- 3Global network of DAAD offices worldwide to facilitate international collaboration.
- 4Programs and initiatives such as Berliner Künstlerprogramm and Alumni networks.
- 5Strategic initiatives and publications (e.g., Diversity Agenda, Strategy 2030) to guide international engagement.
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 12 million students and researchers have been supported by DAAD programs to date.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Largest global funder of international academic exchange.
- 2Longstanding history (100 years) of promoting international exchange.
- 3Extensive international presence (global offices and information centers).
- 4Diverse funding channels (scholarships for Germany and abroad) and programs for universities and researchers.
- 5Notable programs and alumni outcomes (e.g., Berliner Künstlerprogramm; Nobel Prize link to an alumnus).
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Nobel Prize 2025 awarded to DAAD Berliner Künstlerprogramm alumnus
Ungarischer Schriftsteller László Krasznahorkai, alumnus of the DAAD Berliner Künstlerprogramm, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
The DAAD is the world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers, providing scholarships and information to support mobility between Germany and abroad, and operating a global network of offices.
Target Market
Students, researchers, higher education institutions (universities), and policymakers seeking international education and research opportunities and partnerships.
Unique Value Proposition
A 100-year-old, globally connected funder and facilitator of international academic exchange, with a vast network of offices and scholarship programs to support mobility for students and researchers worldwide.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in the content.
Pricing Model
Funding and scholarships are supported by multiple sources (federal ministries including the Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the European Union, companies/organizations, governments in other countries). No explicit consumer pricing model is provided in the content.
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