DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · 🇩🇪 Germany · Europe
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters/PhD
DeadlineVaries by course
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Monthly stipend of €934 (graduates) or €1,300 (doctoral candidates) plus insurance, travel and possible extra allowances. 12–42 months (Master's/PhD)
ProviderDAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
CountryGermany (Europe)
Host university / institutionSelected German universities offering EPOS courses
Degree levelsMasters/PhD
Fields of studyEconomics & Business Administration, Development Cooperation, Engineering, Mathematics, Regional and Urban Planning, Agriculture, Forestry & Food Sciences, Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education & Law, Media Studies
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineVaries by course
IntakeAutumn / winter semester
Applications openVaries
CompetitionHigh
Programme duration12–42 months (Master's/PhD)
MastersPhDEconomics & Business AdministrationDevelopment CooperationEngineeringMathematicsRegional and Urban PlanningAgriculture, Forestry & Food Sciences
Bachelor's degree (typically 4 years) in a relevant subject
At least two years' professional experience after the degree
National of an eligible developing / newly industrialised country
Academic degree normally not older than 6 years
Not resided in Germany more than 15 months at the application deadline
Upper-third academic performance
Language proof (min. B1 German or required English level)
Benefits and coverage
Monthly stipend of €934 for graduates / €1,300 for doctoral candidates
Health, accident and personal liability insurance
Travel allowance (unless covered otherwise)
Possible monthly rent subsidy
Possible family allowance
Up to 6-month intensive German language course before studies
Study and research allowance
Required documents
DAAD application form and checklist
Europass-format CV
Motivation letter
Employer recommendation letter
Employment certificates proving 2+ years of experience
Language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL or DSH/TestDaF)
Certified degree certificates and transcript of records
APS certificate (applicants from China only)
How to apply for the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Varies by course Submit a complete application before the official deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageMonthly stipend of €934 (graduates) or €1,300 (doctoral candidates) plus insurance, trave…
LevelsMasters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Bachelor's degree (typically 4 years) in a relevant subject At least two years' professional experience after the degree National of an eligible developing / newly industrialised country Academic degree normally not older than 6 years Not resided in Germany more than 15 months at the application deadline Upper-third academic performance Language proof (min. B1 German or required English level)
Monthly stipend of €934 for graduates / €1,300 for doctoral candidates Health, accident and personal liability insurance Travel allowance (unless covered otherwise) Possible monthly rent subsidy Possible family allowance Up to 6-month intensive German language course before studies Study and research allowance
DAAD application form and checklist Europass-format CV Motivation letter Employer recommendation letter Employment certificates proving 2+ years of experience Language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL or DSH/TestDaF) Certified degree certificates and transcript of records APS certificate (applicants from China only)
Varies by course
No — applications for the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) are free.