The performance of the German higher education and research system is the best guarantor for its international reputation. Thanks to a steady increase in budget resources and targeted funding of young academic talent, Germany’s appeal remains as strong as ever. This comes at a time of growing demand for highly qualified professionals in the scientific and industrial sectors. Germany is dependent on attracting an increasing number of international talents. The shortage of specialists requires a concerted effort by all stakeholders so that Germany can maintain its status among the world’s most popular host countries for highly qualified young professionals. German higher education institutions play a decisive role in this context; as participants in the response to global migration events, they contribute significantly to attracting talented, young, international academics. The international graduates of German universities are especially well-suited to meet the growing demand for highly qualified professionals in Germany. The DAAD wishes to support this in a more targeted fashion – by providing prospective students in their home countries with information, language instruction, and subject-related preparation, by offering scholarships for study in relevant disciplines, and implementing measures that promote academic success and career entry.