Full funding · Study in Germany
DAAD EPOS Scholarships
Monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and study/research grant
- Funder
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The DAAD's Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) programme funds master's and some doctoral study in Germany for professionals from developing and emerging countries.
Because most German public universities charge no tuition, the DAAD stipend effectively covers the full cost of study, which makes Germany one of the most affordable funded destinations.
🗓️ Deadline
Deadlines are set per course, most fall between July and October
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- A bachelor's degree, normally with at least two years of relevant professional experience
- Citizen of an eligible developing or emerging country
- Degree completed no more than six years before applying
- Applying to one of the listed EPOS-eligible master's courses
How to apply
- Browse the DAAD scholarship database and pick an EPOS-eligible course
- Apply to the university for the course, following its own procedure
- Submit the DAAD application with your CV, motivation letter and employer reference
- Note that each course sets its own deadline, so check them individually
Studying in Germany
Low or no tuition at public universities, engineering excellence and an 18-month job-seeker visa. Post-study work: Up to 18 months.
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DAAD EPOS Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the DAAD EPOS Scholarships cover?
Monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and study/research grant. The DAAD's Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) programme funds master's and some doctoral study in Germany for professionals from developing and emerging countries.
Who is eligible for the DAAD EPOS Scholarships?
Core requirements are: A bachelor's degree, normally with at least two years of relevant professional experience; Citizen of an eligible developing or emerging country; Degree completed no more than six years before applying; Applying to one of the listed EPOS-eligible master's courses. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the DAAD EPOS Scholarships deadline?
Deadlines are set per course, most fall between July and October. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.