Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship at Freie Universität Berlin Germany – 2025/2026; The DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) Scholarship at Freie Universität Berlin offers a unique opportunity for professionals from developing countries to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in Germany. This prestigious program supports candidates who are committed to contributing to sustainable development in their home countries after graduation.
Scholarship Overview
- Host University: Freie Universität Berlin
- Location: Germany
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Scholarship Provider: DAAD EPOS
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 (Note: deadlines vary by program)
Scholarship Value and Benefits
Recipients of the DAAD EPOS scholarship receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend: €992 for Master’s students, €1,300 for PhD candidates
- Health, accident, and liability insurance
- Travel allowance (to and from Germany)
- Support for housing costs and family-related expenses (if applicable)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Possess at least 2 years of professional experience in a related sector
- Demonstrate strong academic performance (typically within the top 30% of their class)
- Show a clear commitment to returning home after the program to contribute to national development
- Provide proof of English or German language proficiency, depending on the language of instruction
Eligible Fields and Programs
The DAAD EPOS program supports a wide range of development-related fields, including:
- Economics and Business
- Example: Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE), HTW Berlin
- Development Cooperation
- Example: Development Management, Ruhr-University Bochum
- Engineering and Sciences
- Example: Hydro Science and Engineering, TU Dresden
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Example: Urban Management, TU Berlin
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Example: Agricultural Economics (AgEcon), University of Hohenheim
- Environmental Sciences
- Example: Environmental Governance, University of Freiburg
- Public Health and Medicine
- Example: International Health, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- Law, Media, and Education
- Example: International Media Studies, DW Akademie
Application Timeline
- Application Deadline: Varies by program
- Final deadline across all eligible courses: March 15, 2026
(Some programs may have earlier deadlines, starting from August 31, 2025)
How to Apply
To apply:
- Visit the DAAD EPOS official website or the respective university program page.
- Check specific program requirements and deadlines.
- Prepare and submit your application along with required documents, including:
- Motivation letter
- CV (preferably in Europass format)
- Academic transcripts
- Language test results
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of work experience
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Note: Applicants are strongly advised to apply directly to their chosen program and indicate interest in the DAAD EPOS scholarship in their application.
