Welcome to the DAAD Information Centre in Yerevan!

The DAAD Information Centre in Yerevan opened in 2004, and serves as a point of contact for all issues concerning cooperation between Germany and Armenia in the field of Higher Education. It will actively help intensify relations between higher education institutions in the RA and in Germany. The Information Centre in Yerevan provides services to academic institutes and gives information to individuals and institutions interested in academic exchanges with Germany.

This website provides extensive information for Armenians who are interested in going to Germany in order to study or to do research. Also, you find information on DAAD scholarships and funding opportunities for Armenians. Check this website for new scholarship offers. We hope this website will assist you in getting all the information you need. However, Information Centre staff is also available for personal consultation four times a week during office hours and by prior appointment. Come and see us for advice and up-to-date information material.

Live chat

You have the chance to post your questions online from 6th of September under: www.study-in.de/chat .

DAAD Scholarships and Grants

Deadline for application for DAAD scholarships and grants is on October 29th, 2010. Interviews will be held on 26th of November for applicants in the programmes One-Semester-Scholarships for Students Reading German Studies and Course Completion Grants for Students Reading German Studies; and January/February 2011 for applicants in the programmes Study Scholarships for Graduates of all Disciplines and ERP-Scholarships. There are no interviews in the programmes University Summer Courses, Study Scholarships for Artists, Research Scholarships and Research Stays.

German Weeks in Armenia

From March to November, the German Embassy invites you to join several cultural events - exhibitions, concerts, readings... All events are free of charge! For details please click here.

56 new DAAD scholarship holders in 2009/2010

On June 13th, 2009, 56 new DAAD scholarship holders from Armenia received their scholarship certificates by the German Ambassador, H.E. Andrea Wiktorin. The Armenian vice-minister of education, Mr. Ara Avetisyan, congratulated the students and academics. The ceremony at the Congress Hotel was also attended by rectors and international departments officers, as well as DAAD Alumni.

German language courses for beginning or advanced learners of German offered by the French University in collaboration with the German Embassy in Yerevan. Registration and consultation at French University, David Anhaght 10/1, 0045 Yerevan, German Chair, Room 402, phone 249658, respch_allemand@ufar.am , Wednesday 12-18 hrs, Thursday 15-18 hrs.

Short Story Contest: Awards for best Stories

The Short Story Contest, organized by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the DAAD, was a great success with 43 participants. Here you find the names of the authors of the best stories, and you can read the award winning story "Augen lügen nicht".

Deutschlehrer-Forum for Teachers of German as a Foreign Language

You are teaching German at a university or school in Armenia? Then join the Deutschlehrer-Forum! Next meeting is on November 28th, 15:00 hrs at State University Yerevan. For more information, please contact the Deutschlehrer-Forum Armenia.

New Scholarship Offers

Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg

The Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg supports young people who want to contribute as volunteers to shaping their environment, to facilitating change in society. In individually developed projects, they have the opportunity to be active, develop friendships and gain important experiences. The Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg assists in the implementation of the projects over the course of one year with training and international meetings. Individuals between 18 and 25, from Germanspeaking countries, from Central and Southeast Europe and from CIS countries can become active, can work together and overcome borders. Apply now online for summer seminars (in German language, one course also offered in Russian). Deadline for application is on February 28th, 2010. Click here to learn more.

International Parliamentary Scholarships

Internship in the German Parliament, the Bundestag, and study at Berlin's famous Humboldt University - graduates and young professionals can now apply for the International Parliamentary Scholarship. For more information and application forms please click here.

Luys Foundation offers Scholarships for Heidelberg University

Armenians who want to study at Heidelberg University can apply for scholarships at the Luys Foundation. Click here for more information.