# Turkey
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship exists and is available to Turkish nationals, providing funding of up to €750 per month for engineering students.
Turkish nationals can apply for various visa options to work in Germany as engineers, including the job seeker visa, work visa, and EU Blue Card.
To be eligible, Turkish nationals must have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, at least two years of work experience, and proficiency in the German language.
Who Qualifies
Turkish nationals can apply for the following visa categories:
- Job seeker visa: allows individuals to search for a job in Germany for up to six months
- Work visa: requires a job offer from a German employer and is usually issued for a specific period
- EU Blue Card: is available to highly skilled workers with a salary of at least €53,600 per year
DAAD Scholarship
- Amount: €750 per month
- Eligibility: Turkish nationals with a degree in engineering
- Deadline: varies depending on the program
- Official URL: https://www.daad.de/
Deutschlandstipendium
- Amount: €300 per month
- Eligibility: Turkish nationals studying at a German university
- Deadline: varies depending on the university
- Official URL: https://www.deutschland-stipendium.de/
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
- Amount: €1,200 per month
- Eligibility: Turkish nationals with a degree in engineering or a related field
- Deadline: July 15th
- Official URL: https://www.kas.de/
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship
- Amount: €1,200 per month
- Eligibility: Turkish nationals with a degree in engineering or a related field
- Deadline: November 30th
- Official URL: https://www.fes.de/
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Scholarship
- Amount: €1,200 per month
- Eligibility: Turkish nationals with a degree in engineering or a related field
- Deadline: March 1st
- Official URL: https://www.boell.de/
Application Steps
- Check the eligibility criteria for the desired visa category
- Gather all required documents, including a valid passport, degree certificate, and language proficiency certificate
- Fill out the application form and submit it to the German embassy or consulate in Turkey
- Pay the application fee, which is currently €75 for a work visa
- Attend an interview at the German embassy or consulate
- Wait for the application to be processed, which can take up to several months
- Receive the visa and enter Germany
- Register with the local authorities and obtain a residence permit
Documents Checklist
- Valid passport
- Degree certificate
- Language proficiency certificate
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of financial resources
- Health insurance
- Police certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average salary for engineers in Germany?
- Can I bring my family with me to Germany?
- Do I need to speak German to work in Germany?
- Can I change my job while in Germany?
- How long does it take to process a work visa application?
- Can I study in Germany with a work visa?
- Do I need to have health insurance to work in Germany?
- Can I apply for permanent residence in Germany?
External Authority Links
For more information on work visas and scholarships, please visit the official German government website or the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) website.
Turkish nationals can also check the MigrantScholar blog for more information on scholarships and visa options.
Related Guides
For more information on scholarships and visa options, please visit the following guides:
Please visit https://migrantscholar.com/blog for more information on scholarships and visa options for Turkish nationals in Germany.---
Last Reviewed: 30 July 2026