Scholarships for Ukrainian Students 2027-2028: Fully Funded Master’s & PhD Guide

Quick Overview

Ukrainian students and researchers have access to an exceptional network of dedicated funding — from DAAD’s Ukraine-specific calls in Germany to Bavarian state scholarships, the Visegrad Fund, and private foundations. This guide compiles the verified 2027/2028 calls with deadlines from August 2026 onward.

Program	Level	Deadline	Coverage
DAAD Study Scholarships (Ukraine)	Master’s	Nov 16, 2026	€992/month + insurance + travel
DAAD Doctoral Programmes (Ukraine)	PhD	Nov 16, 2026	€1,300/month + allowances
DAAD Cotutelle / Bi-national PhD	PhD	Nov 16, 2026	€1,300/month + allowances
BAYHOST Bavaria One-Year Scholarship	Master’s, PhD	Dec 1, 2026	€992/month (€11,904/year)
Visegrad Scholarship (In-Coming)	Master’s, PhD	Apr 15, 2027	€3,500/semester
WorldWideStudies (Pinchuk Foundation)	Master’s	Rolling	Full funding at top world universities
Fulbright Ukraine	Master’s	⚠️ 2027-28 cycle closed May 16, 2026 — next cycle ~spring 2027	Fully funded (US)

What Do These Programs Cover?

Benefit	Details
DAAD monthly rates (Ukraine programs)	€992/month (graduates), €1,300/month (doctoral), plus insurance, travel allowance, and family allowances where applicable
BAYHOST Bavaria	€992/month = €11,904/year (€1,152/month with at least one child = €13,824/year), extendable up to 3 years
Visegrad Fund	€3,500 per semester paid directly to the scholar + €2,000/semester to the host institution
WorldWideStudies	Full funding (tuition, living, travel) for Master’s at leading world universities
Health/travel extras	DAAD and BAYHOST include insurance and travel contributions; DAAD adds subsidies for disability/chronic illness costs

How the Top Options Compare

Program	Level	Monthly funding	Deadline	Apply via
DAAD Study Scholarships	Master’s	€992/mo + insurance + travel	Nov 16, 2026	DAAD portal
DAAD Doctoral Programmes	PhD	€1,300/mo + allowances	Nov 16, 2026	DAAD portal
BAYHOST Bavaria	Master’s, PhD	€992/mo (€1,152 with child)	Dec 1, 2026	StipSys
Visegrad In-Coming	Master’s, PhD	€3,500/semester	Apr 15, 2027	my.visegradfund.org

Program-by-Program Details

🇩🇪 DAAD Ukraine — Study Scholarships (Master’s, All Disciplines)

• Deadline: November 16, 2026; selection February–March 2027; funding starts October 2027

• For graduates with a first academic degree who want a postgraduate course in Germany

• Rate: €992/month + health/accident/personal liability insurance + travel allowance

• Apply through the DAAD portal (daad-ukraine.org / funding-guide.de)

🇩🇪 DAAD Ukraine — Doctoral Programmes in Germany

• Deadline: November 16, 2026; selection March 2027; funding starts October 1, 2027

• For young scientists and academics pursuing a doctorate in Germany

• Rate: €1,300/month + insurance + travel + family allowances (where applicable)

🇩🇪 DAAD — Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees (Cotutelle)

• Deadline: November 16, 2026; funding from October 2027 at the earliest

• For joint German-Ukrainian supervision arrangements

🇩🇪 BAYHOST — Free State of Bavaria One-Year Scholarship 2027/28

• Deadline: December 1, 2026 (first-time applications); selection Dec 2026 – Mar 2027; program starts October 1, 2027

• For graduates from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine

• Funds postgraduate studies (Master’s), PhDs, or one-year research stays at Bavarian state universities

• Age limits: under 30 (Master’s) / under 35 (PhD) as of October 1, 2027

• €992/month (€1,152/month with child), extendable twice (up to 3 years)

• German/English usually at C1 level; apply online via StipSys

🇨🇿🇭🇺🇵🇱🇸🇰 Visegrad Scholarship Program (In-Coming)

• Opens January 1, 2027; deadline April 15, 2027 (noon CET)

• Ukrainian citizens study in Czechia, Hungary, Poland, or Slovakia

• €3,500/semester paid directly to you + €2,000/semester to the host

• Master’s and post-Master’s (PhD, postdoc), 1–2 semesters, any discipline

• See the full Visegrad guide

🌍 WorldWideStudies (Victor Pinchuk Foundation)

• Master’s at the world’s best universities for Ukrainians aged 35 or under

• Priority fields: agriculture, environment & ecology, public law, public administration, alternative energy, engineering & technology

• Rolling application: apply to a university, then apply for a Foundation grant; pre-selection + interview with the Foundation jury

• Scholars return to Ukraine after graduation to apply their skills

🇺🇸 Fulbright Ukraine (Graduate Student Program)

• The 2027-2028 call closed May 16, 2026 — flag for next cycle

• 1–2 years of fully funded Master’s study in the US (tuition, monthly stipend, insurance, round-trip tickets)

• Watch fulbright.org.ua — the next call typically opens in late winter/spring

⏳ Passed calls to watch for 2027-28

• DAAD “Future Ukraine” Research Grants (2026 call closed May 13, 2026; 1–6 month research stays in Germany at €992–€2,300/month by level) — a new call is expected for 2027

• DAAD Research Grants in Germany — next deadlines Aug 17 / Nov 16, 2026

Eligibility

✅ You Must (DAAD Ukraine programs):

• Hold Ukrainian citizenship (some programs also cover third-country nationals with permanent residence in Ukraine before February 24, 2022)

• Hold a first degree (Master’s) or be enrolled in a Ukrainian university (research programs)

• Meet the language requirements of the German program (usually German or English per program)

• Apply through the DAAD portal before the deadline

✅ You Must (BAYHOST):

• Be a citizen of an eligible country including Ukraine, with permanent residence in the home country at application time

• Be under 30 (Master’s) or under 35 (PhD)

• Have well above-average academic performance and C1-level German or English

❌ Not Eligible If:

• You already have other funding for the same study/research (DAAD and BAYHOST exclude double funding)

• For BAYHOST: you are doing an exchange year as part of a home-country Master’s, or a fee-based continuing-education program

How to Apply: Step by Step

Step 1: Map Your Level and Field

Master’s applicant → DAAD Study Scholarships + BAYHOST + Visegrad. PhD applicant → DAAD Doctoral/Cotutelle + BAYHOST + Visegrad post-Master’s. Field-specific → WorldWideStudies (agriculture, energy, public admin, engineering, environment, public law).

Step 2: Secure Admission or a Host/Supervisor First

DAAD and BAYHOST both require (or strongly favor) an admission letter or a supervisor agreement at the German university. Start contacting professors now — German supervisors respond best to a concrete project proposal.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

CV, transcripts and diplomas (certified translations), language certificates, motivation letter, two references, and (for PhD) a research proposal + supervisor endorsement.

Step 4: Apply Online

• DAAD: via the DAAD portal (daad-ukraine.org / funding-guide.de) — by Nov 16, 2026

• BAYHOST: via StipSys online form — by Dec 1, 2026

• Visegrad: via my.visegradfund.org (system opens ~Feb 2027) — by Apr 15, 2027

Step 5: Track Selection and Prepare for Interviews

DAAD selection happens Feb–Mar 2027 (funding from Oct 2027); BAYHOST selection committee meets Apr–May 2027. WorldWideStudies includes a jury interview.

Insider Tips

1. The DAAD Deadline Trio Is November 16 — Treat It Like One Event

Study Scholarships, Doctoral Programmes, and Cotutelle all close November 16, 2026. Prepare one master document set and tailor it per program — don’t start in November.

2. German Supervisors Are the Real Gatekeepers

For DAAD and BAYHOST, a written supervisor agreement (“Betreuungszusage”) dramatically improves your chances. Email professors with a one-page research idea, not a generic request.

3. Stack BAYHOST + Visegrad Strategically

Both are separate funding lines for Central Europe. Apply to BAYHOST (Bavaria, Dec 1) and Visegrad (any V4 country, Apr 15) — but remember DAAD/BAYHOST forbid double funding, so pick the award that fits best when offers arrive.

4. Use the Ukraine-Specific Paths Before General Ones

DAAD’s Ukraine pages list dedicated calls with better acceptance rates than the general DAAD competition. Always check daad-ukraine.org first.

5. Age Limits Are Checked at Award, Not Application

BAYHOST checks age at October 1, 2027 — if you’re close to 30 (Master’s) or 35 (PhD), your application this cycle still counts.

6. Don’t Ignore Non-Government Routes

WorldWideStudies (Pinchuk Foundation) is one of the most generous private programs for Ukrainians, with rolling intake and priority fields aligned with Ukraine’s reconstruction — apply even while waiting on DAAD results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the earliest deadline in this guide?
November 16, 2026 — the DAAD Ukraine trio (Study Scholarships, Doctoral Programmes, Cotutelle).
Can I apply to DAAD and BAYHOST at the same time?

Yes, but both exclude double funding. If both succeed, you must choose one.

Are these programs only for Ukrainians living in Ukraine?

Most accept Ukrainians wherever they currently reside. DAAD’s “Future Ukraine” research grants require enrollment/work at a Ukrainian institution. Check each call’s residence rules.

Do I need to know German?

It depends on the program and course. Many DAAD courses and PhD positions accept English; BAYHOST usually requires C1 in German or English. Verify on the program page.

What else should Ukrainians consider?

Beyond the programs above, European-wide routes like Erasmus Mundus joint Master’s, the Czech Government Scholarships (when the 2027/28 country list is published), and the general DAAD Germany guide are strong options for Ukrainian applicants.

Is Fulbright Ukraine available for 2027-28?

The 2027-28 call closed on May 16, 2026. Watch fulbright.org.ua for the next cycle (~spring 2027).

Timeline Table

Date	Milestone
Aug – Oct 2026	Secure university admission / supervisor, draft proposals
Nov 16, 2026	DAAD Study Scholarships, Doctoral, Cotutelle deadlines
Dec 1, 2026	BAYHOST Bavaria deadline (first-time applications)
Dec 2026 – Mar 2027	BAYHOST evaluation
Jan 1 – Apr 15, 2027	Visegrad call window
Feb – Mar 2027	DAAD selection
Apr – May 2027	BAYHOST selection committee; Visegrad results May 31
Oct 1, 2027	Funding starts (DAAD, BAYHOST)

Your Action Plan

1. ☐ Pick your level (Master’s / PhD / research stay) and target programs

2. ☐ Contact 3–5 German professors or universities this month

3. ☐ Prepare CV, transcripts, language certificates, references, research proposal

4. ☐ Submit DAAD applications by November 16, 2026

5. ☐ Submit BAYHOST by December 1, 2026

6. ☐ Apply to Visegrad when it opens (Jan 2027) and to WorldWideStudies (rolling)

7. ☐ Track results and prepare for interviews (Feb–May 2027)

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Ukrainian students have more dedicated funding than almost any other nationality — but deadlines wait for no one. Share this with a Ukrainian student or researcher who needs these dates before November 16.