Free University of Berlin DAAD EPOS Scholarship in Germany 2026 | Fully Funded
The Free University of Berlin supports professionals from developing countries who seek to pursue a Master’s degree in development-related fields through a DAAD Scholarship.
The Free University of Berlin DAAD EPOS Scholarship offers a fully funded scholarship that includes a €15,600 annual stipend, health insurance, and a travel allowance.
Eligibility Criteria:
- hold a Bachelor’s degree (usually four years) in a relevant subject.
- have a minimum of two years of professional experience.
- show clear motivation to contribute to development goals in their home countries after completing the program.
Selection criteria:
- Strong academic performance (typically in the top third of class)
- Relevant professional experience
- Development-related motivation and potential for social impact
- Language proficiency (English or German depending on the program; most are in English)
Benefits:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend (€992 for Master’s, €1,300 for PhD)
- Health, accident, and liability insurance
- Travel allowance
- Optional support for rent and accompanying family members (where applicable)
Duration of the funding:
12 to 42 months (dependent on study programme)
Available Programmes
- Economics & Business – MIDE (HTW Berlin), Development Economics (Göttingen)
- Development Cooperation – Development Management (Ruhr University Bochum)
- Engineering & Related Sciences – Hydro Science (TU Dresden), WASTE (Stuttgart), SEDev (Flensburg)
- Regional & Urban Planning – Urban Management (TU Berlin), SPRING (Dortmund)
- Agriculture & Forestry – AgEcon (Hohenheim), Tropical Forestry (TU Dresden)
- Natural & Environmental Sciences – ISATEC (Bremen), Environmental Governance (Freiburg)
- Public Health & Medicine – MSc in International Health (Charité Berlin), Global Urban Health (Freiburg)
- Law, Media & Education – MIPLC (Munich), International Media Studies (DW Akademie)
How to Apply?
- Click the button below to go to the scholahip announcement page.
- Visit the official EPOS scholarship list and explore the available programs:
DAAD EPOS Programs 2026/2027: DAAD – International Programmes – Homepage - Choose your desired program and go to the official website of that program or university (usually linked on the DAAD page).
- Each program has its own application portal and instructions.
- Apply directly to the program/university, following their specific steps.
- Make sure to mention in your application that you are applying for the DAAD EPOS scholarship.
- Prepare the required documents, including:
- Completed DAAD application form
- Motivation letter (development-focused)
- Europass CV
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of professional experience (minimum 2 years)
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency (usually IELTS or TOEFL)
- Submit your application directly to the university before its stated deadline (deadlines vary from August 2025 to March 2026, depending on the program).
Deadline: Varies by Program
