The EPOS programme offers individual scholarships to participants from developing countries so that they may study development-related postgraduate courses at selected universities in Germany.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) |
| Provider | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
| Country | Germany |
| Level of Study | Master’s, MPhil, MBA, LLM, PhD (selected programs) |
| Target Group | Professionals from developing and newly industrialized countries |
| Purpose | Train future leaders in development-related fields |
| Duration | 12 to 42 months (depends on program) |
| Funding Type | Fully funded |
| Monthly Stipend | €992 (Master’s graduates) / €1,300–€1,400 (PhD) |
| Additional Benefits | Health insurance, accident & liability insurance, travel allowance |
| Extra Support | Possible rent subsidy and family allowance (if eligible) |
| Eligibility – Education | Bachelor’s degree (usually 4-year degree) in a relevant field |
| Eligibility – Experience | Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience |
| Academic Requirement | Above-average performance (typically top third of class) |
| Degree Age Limit | Usually not older than 6 years at time of application |
| Language Requirement | English or German depending on program (IELTS/TOEFL or German B1+) |
| German Programs | Require DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 after preparatory course |
| Work Requirement | Must show development-related professional experience |
| Country Eligibility | Only selected developing countries (Pakistan included in most EPOS lists) |
| Application Method | Apply directly to chosen German university/program first |
| Selection Process | University shortlists → DAAD final selection |
| Key Focus Areas | Public policy, economics, engineering, health, environmental sciences, social sciences, development studies |
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