Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

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)
MastersPhD Economics & Business AdministrationDevelopment CooperationEngineeringMathematicsRegional and Urban PlanningAgriculture, Forestry & Food Sciences

Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) eligibility criteria

  • 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)

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Varies by course Submit a complete application before the official deadline.
  4. 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.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineVaries
OpensVaries
IntakeAutumn / winter semester
CompetitionHigh
CountryGermany

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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