DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses)
Location
Germany
Funding Amount
Full tuition (where applicable) + Monthly stipend (€992 for Master's / €1,300 for PhD) + Airfare + Health insurance + Study allowance + German language course (where applicable)
Application Deadline
Varies by participating university (typically August–October each year)
Field of Study
Development Studies Engineering Computer Science Information Technology Artificial Intelligence Data Science Environmental Engineering Renewable Energy Agriculture Forestry Economics Business Administration Public Health Public Policy Education Urban Planning Water Resources Management Social Sciences Natural Sciences Development Economics Infrastructure Planning
About This Scholarship
The DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) Scholarship Programme is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and aims to train future professionals and leaders who will contribute to the sustainable development of their home countries. The programme offers fully funded Master's and selected PhD scholarships at accredited German universities in various development-related disciplines.
The scholarship covers monthly living expenses, health insurance, travel costs, study and research allowances, and, where applicable, tuition fees. Applicants are expected to have an excellent academic record, relevant professional experience, and a strong commitment to contributing to the social, economic, or technological development of their home country after graduation.
More than 40 postgraduate programmes participate in the EPOS programme, covering engineering, economics, environmental sciences, public health, agriculture, development studies, education, and related fields. Each participating university sets its own application deadline and admission requirements.
Benefits
Full tuition fee coverage (where applicable)
Monthly stipend of approximately €992 for Master's students
Monthly stipend of approximately €1,300 for PhD students
Health insurance
Accident insurance
Personal liability insurance
Round-trip airfare
Study and research allowance
Monthly rent subsidy (where applicable)
Family allowance (where applicable)
German language course (where applicable)
Access to DAAD global alumni network
International study environment
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Minimum two years of relevant professional work experience after graduation
Excellent academic record
Citizenship of a developing or emerging country
Strong motivation for development-related work
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent if required)
Completed DAAD application form
Curriculum Vitae (Europass format)
Motivation letter
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
Employer recommendation letter
Proof of employment (if applicable)
Valid passport
Meet the admission requirements of the selected university
Quick Info
Degree
Masters & PhD
Funding
Fully Funded
Country
Germany
Deadline
Varies by participating university (typically August–October each year)
Application Resources
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