Description
The DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarships are among the most prestigious opportunities offered to professionals from developing and newly industrialized countries. Funded by the German Federal Government, these scholarships enable academically qualified professionals with at least two years of work experience to pursue fully funded master's or PhD degrees at top German universities.

The DAAD EPOS Programme for the academic year 2026/27 is now open, offering generous financial support, access to world-class education, and a pathway to leadership in development sectors.

What is the DAAD EPOS Scholarship?
The EPOS programme (Entwicklungspolitisch Postgraduiertenstudiengänge) supports future leaders from developing countries in their pursuit of development-related postgraduate education in Germany. Scholars are trained to become drivers of change who can tackle social, environmental, and economic challenges in their home countries.

Degree Level
DAAD-EPOS Germany Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters level programs at Germany Universities.

Available Subjects
Fields of Study
EPOS scholarships are available across a wide range of disciplines:

Economic Sciences, Business Administration, Political Economics
Development Cooperation
Engineering and Related Sciences
Regional and Urban Planning
Agricultural and Forest Sciences
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Medicine and Public Health
Social Sciences, Education and Law
Media Studies


Benefits
Monthly stipend:
€992 for master’s students
€1,300 for PhD candidates
Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
Travel allowance
Rent subsidy (if applicable)
Allowance for family members (if applicable)
Duration:
12 to 24 months for master's programmes
Up to 42 months for PhD programmes
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must:

Be from a developing or newly industrialized country (see full list on DAAD site)
Hold a bachelor’s degree (typically a 4-year program) in a related field
Have at least two years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrate development-related motivation and commitment to social responsibility
Fulfill academic requirements (strong undergraduate performance and required language proficiency)
Application Procedure
Application Deadlines 2026/2027
Here are some key programmes with their DAAD EPOS deadlines:

Economics & Development
HTW Berlin (MIDE) – Master in International and Development Economics:

Deadline: 31 August 2025
University of Göttingen – MSc Development Economics:

Deadline: 1 October – 15 November 2025
Engineering & Sustainability
TU Dresden – Hydro Science and Engineering:

Deadline: 15 October 2025
University of Oldenburg – Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (SuRE):

Deadline: 15 October 2025
University of Stuttgart – WASTE Program (Air Quality, Waste, and Wastewater Engineering):

Deadline: 1 August – 30 September 2025
Public Health
Charité – Berlin – MSc in International Health:

Deadline: 31 October 2025
University of Freiburg – Global Urban Health:

Deadline: 15 April – 15 October 2025
University of Bonn – MSc Global Health:

Deadline: 1 September – 15 November 2025

Environmental & Agricultural Sciences
TU Dresden – Tropical Forestry:

Deadline: 30 October 2025
University of Hohenheim – MSc Agricultural Economics:

Deadline: 15 December 2025
Social Sciences and Law
TU Berlin – MSc Urban Management:

Deadline: 31 August 2025
MIPLC – Munich Intellectual Property Law Center – LLM in IP and Competition Law:

Deadline: 15 October 2025
Note: Deadlines may vary between DAAD scholarship applicants and self-financing applicants.

For the full list of programs and deadlines, refer to the official DAAD EPOS Deadline PDF or check the individual university programme websites linked in the PDF list you provided.

https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/daad_epos_deadlines_2026_27.pdf

How to Apply?
Identify eligible programs from the EPOS list
Apply directly to the German university with all required documents:
DAAD application form
Motivation letter
Academic transcripts
Proof of professional experience
Language proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL for English or TestDaF for German)
No separate application to DAAD is required — the university will forward selected candidates to DAAD for final consideration.
Final Thoughts

The DAAD EPOS Programme 2026/27 is an unmatched opportunity for professionals from developing nations to gain world-class education in Germany, fully funded. With a broad spectrum of fields and over 40 top universities participating, the programme equips future leaders to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development in their home countries.

Start preparing your application early. Most deadlines begin in August 2025.

For complete details and programme list, visit the official DAAD EPOS page.

https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=50076777