DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027 (Germany, Development-Related Postgraduate Courses)

DAAD’s EPOS program funds professionals from developing and emerging countries to take selected development-related master’s (and some PhD) courses at German universities, with most courses taught in English.

EPOS is aimed at people with work experience who want to apply their degree to development challenges at home. You apply directly to the participating course, not to DAAD centrally, and each course has its own deadline.

For 2027 intakes, most participating courses accept applications between June and October 2026. The official EPOS brochure lists every eligible course and its individual deadline.

• Citizen of an eligible developing or emerging country (DAC list)
• Bachelor's degree, normally completed less than 6 years before applying
• At least 2 years of related professional experience after the first degree
• Language proficiency matching the course (English or German)

• Monthly stipend paid by DAAD
• Health, accident, and liability insurance in Germany
• Travel allowance
• Possible rent subsidy and family allowances
• German language course where the program includes one

• DAAD application form
• CV in Europass format
• Motivation letter referencing your professional experience
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• Proof of work experience from employers
• Language certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or German)

• Pick up to three courses from the official EPOS course list
• Apply directly to each course following its instructions
• The university shortlists and forwards nominations to DAAD
• DAAD makes the final scholarship decision