DAAD EPOS Scholarship at Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

The funded DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) scholarships at Freie Universität Berlin in Germany support professionals from developing countries who seek to pursue a Master’s degree in development-related fields.

Eligibility: 

• Applicants with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Must have at least 2 years of professional experience
• Must demonstrate strong academic performance (typically top 30%)
• Must be committed to returning home after the program to support development goals
• Must provide proof of English or German language proficiency (depending on the program)

Eligible Fields: 

• Economics & Business – e.g., MIDE (HTW Berlin), Development Economics (Göttingen)
• Development Cooperation – e.g., Development Management (Bochum)
• Engineering & Sciences – e.g., Hydro Science (TU Dresden), WASTE (Stuttgart)
• Urban & Regional Planning – e.g., Urban Management (TU Berlin), SPRING (Dortmund)
• Agriculture & Forestry – e.g., AgEcon (Hohenheim), Tropical Forestry
• Environmental Sciences – e.g., ISATEC (Bremen), Environmental Governance (Freiburg)
• Public Health & Medicine – e.g., International Health (Charité Berlin), Global Urban Health (Freiburg)
• Law, Media & Education – e.g., MIPLC (Munich), International Media Studies (DW Akademie)

Value: 

• 💯 Full tuition coverage
• 💶 Monthly stipend (€992 Master’s, €1,300 PhD)
• 🏥 Health, accident, and liability insurance
• ✈️ Travel allowance to/from Germany
• 🏠 Additional support for rent and family (if applicable)

Deadline: Deadlines vary by program — from August 31, 2025, to March 15, 2026.
Type: Masters
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Host Countries: Germany