M.A. German as A Foreign Language

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 

Sur Place Scholarships for M.A. German as a Foreign Language for the Academic Year 2026/27

Application Deadline: 13th of June 2026 [23:59 Jordan Time]

 

The Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences is granting scholarships for the most meritorious MA German as a Foreign Language students out of funds provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The scholarships are granted per year and may be extended each subsequent year of the studies under the condition that the performance of the scholarship holders stays consistently above average (GPA above 80%) and that funds provided by the DAAD remain available.

 

Course of Study:

The study at GJU begins in October of each year (the first semester of the academic year) and lasts for four semesters.
The scholarship is only covering the costs of studies at GJU in Jordan for one year. The semester optionally taken in Germany is not covered by the scholarship. An additional fund might cover also living costs and travel costs for studying a semester in Germany. This is separate from this call. Additional semesters at GJU might be covered by an extension of the scholarship.
Classes take place in the evenings and on Saturdays at GJU campus Jabal Amman in Amman. A high degree of self-study is required.

 

Degree:

It is possible to choose between the Thesis-Track and the Non-Thesis-Track. Applicants are asked to specify the desired track in their application.

The Master Thesis Track is suitable for students who aim for a subsequent doctorate. The study concludes with a 60–80-page master's thesis.

 

Notes:

  • If the academic requirements for the Thesis-Track are not met during the first two semesters, the faculty will refuse admission to the master's thesis. The master's study must then be completed in the Non-Thesis Track (Comprehensive Track).
  • There is no automatic right to a doctorate. Graduates must independently seek recognition of their studies in their home countries. For a doctorate in Germany, students typically need to independently find a doctoral supervisor and obtain admission for the doctorate. Excellent graduates at GJU, in collaboration with PH Freiburg, have the opportunity for a doctorate in the field of German as a Foreign Language.

In the Comprehensive Track, students take more practice-oriented courses and complete the study with and a 20-30-pages project work followed by a comprehensive exam.

 

The Sur Scholarships comprise of

  • Tuition fee lump sum per academic year covering parts of the study fees: €2,500.00 (€1,250.00 per semester) 
  • ​€750.00 per month for living expenses for 12 months, 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027 for Third Country applicants (non-Jordanians)
For the study fees please see:

Pre-Requisites:

  • A Very good BA exam or equivalent degree in German Studies, German as a Foreign Language, or related subjects and philologies. (The degree must be present by the start of the scholarship or must not be older than 6 years).
  • Proof of German language skills (B2 level or higher) through certificates (TestDaF 4x3 (i.e., 12), ÖSD or Goethe-Institut) or language proficiency tests (onSET), not older than one year.
  • Applicants who have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application cannot be considered. The same applies to applicants with German citizenship.

 

Application Documents:

Applicants should send the following
documents → in one PDF file only
to the following email MA.DaF.Scholarships@gju.edu.jo

→ by 13th of June

 

Fill in the following link: Application Form – Sur Place Scholarships for MA German as a Foreign Language

  • CV
  • Detailed explanation of motivation and career goals
  • Proof of German language skills (the original must be presented in Jordan)
  • Copies of the university degree certificate and explanation of the grading system. (If the study is completed only in summer 2026, copies of certificates of previous study achievements can also be attached, as well as a confirmation of the expected degree by the university). For final admission to GJU and thus eligibility for the scholarship, certification of the certificates by Jordanian authorities is required.
  • Two letters of recommendation from professors who can provide information about the applicant's academic achievements and abilities.
  • Proof of previous teaching activities, if applicable.

 

Selection procedure
After the deadline, the applications will be reviewed by a committee. 

Complaints mechanism 
The initial results are expected to be communicated to the candidates shortly after the review process is completed.

Following that, there will be an appeal phase of 48 hours. Only appeals sent during the specified appeal period to IAD.Queries@gju.edu.jo will be considered.

 

Disclaimer:

General: 1. All legal measures stipulated in the legislation in force and disciplinary procedures shall be taken against any GJU's student, if it is proved that he/she is participated in any action that would deprive any applicant from applying for the Foreign Scholarships and Grants (FSG) or leads to lose opportunity to compete for FSG.
2. All legal procedures stipulated in the legislation in force are taken in addition to the disciplinary procedures if it is found that any of the FSG awardee are not eligible, the FSG withdrawn by a decision of the President based on the placement from the committee, and the amounts that have been paid are refunded.
3. The President and the Committee are responsible for the implementation of this policy.
4. The President shall decide on cases not mentioned in this policy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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