Germany DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027/28 (Fully Funded Master's)

The DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) Scholarship is one of Germany's most prestigious funding programs. It supports talented professionals from developing and emerging countries to pursue postgraduate studies at top German universities. The intake for the 2027/28 academic year offers fully funded Master's degrees across various critical disciplines.

Funding Benefits: What is Covered?

The DAAD EPOS scholarship provides a comprehensive financial package to ensure you can study comfortably in Germany for 12 to 42 months (depending on your program duration):

• Monthly Stipend: €992 for graduates.
• Insurance: Full coverage for health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
• Travel Allowance: Coverage for your flights to and from Germany.
• Additional Subsidies: Possible rent subsidy and family allowance (for accompanying spouses/children), depending on individual circumstances.

Eligible Fields of Study

The EPOS program focuses exclusively on development-related courses. Eligible fields include:

• Engineering and Technology
• Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Economics, Business Administration, and Political Economics
• Development Studies & Social Sciences
• Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Sciences and Geography
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Public Health and Medicine

Eligibility Criteria

To be selected for the DAAD EPOS program, applicants must strictly meet these requirements:

1. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of an eligible developing or emerging country (as defined by the DAC list).
2. Academic Background: Hold a Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year course) in a relevant field with above-average performance (generally in the top third of your class).
3. Professional Experience: Must have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience after completing your Bachelor's degree.
4. Age of Degree: Your academic degree should normally not be older than 6 years.
5. Residency: Applicants who have lived in Germany for more than 15 months at the deadline are generally not eligible.

Application Process & Deadlines

Crucial Note on Deadlines: There is no single deadline for the DAAD EPOS scholarship. Deadlines vary significantly depending on the specific university and course you choose. You must check the official DAAD EPOS deadline list for the 2027/28 intake.

How to Apply:

You do not apply directly to DAAD first. Instead, you apply directly to up to three EPOS-approved university courses. You must submit your DAAD application form along with your university application. The university will evaluate your profile and nominate selected candidates to DAAD for the final scholarship award.

Official Links

• DAAD Official EPOS Information Page
• DAAD Scholarship Database

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to know the German language?

It depends on the course. Many EPOS Master's programs are taught entirely in English (requiring IELTS/TOEFL). However, even for English-taught programs, taking a German language course before arrival is highly recommended and often sponsored by DAAD.

Does internships count as the required 2 years of professional experience?

Generally, standard undergraduate internships do not count. DAAD requires two years of professional, full-time work experience acquired after the completion of your Bachelor's degree.