About Us

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is an organisation that promotes the international exchange of students and scientists. It is, in fact, the world’s largest organisation as concerns financing scientific mobility.
As an association of German universities, DAAD represents 231 German universities and higher education institutions, with over 500 representatives in nearly 100 countries.

DAAD Australia

The IC Sydney

The DAAD Information Centre Sydney is dedicated to serving the needs of students and academics in Australia. It promotes study and research in Germany, advises local students on funding opportunities, and builds ties between German and Australian universities.

Students in front of the Bibliotheca Albertina of the University of Leipzig.

Research Ambassadors

Research Ambassador & Mentoring Program

DAAD Research Ambassadors are scholars and scientists in Australia who have conducted advanced long-term research projects in Germany and are interested in promoting research in Germany at their home universities and among their peers and students.