DAAD EPOS
Support for selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany for qualified applicants.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Germany
Funding
Funding varies by programme
Eligible applicants
Eligible countries
Overview
DAAD EPOS supports selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany for qualified applicants from developing countries. Applicants apply to their selected study programme.
What this scholarship covers
Scholarship support for the selected programme
May be included
Programme and course information in the DAAD scholarship database
May be included
The available support and deadlines depend on the selected programme. Check the current DAAD call and course listing before applying.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 10, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Developing countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries on the DAC list published by DAAD.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Work experienceRequired
- At least two years of professional experience.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Germany
Official eligibility summary
Generally intended for qualified applicants from eligible developing countries who meet the selected programme’s requirements.
Nationality & residence
- Applicant from an eligible developing country
Academic background
- A first academic degree
Experience
- Programme-specific work-experience requirements
Other conditions
- Programme-specific eligibility
Required documents
- Programme-specific application documents
- Copies of application documents for the DAAD Portal if nominated
How to apply
- 1
Find an eligible postgraduate course in the DAAD database.
- 2
Review its requirements and deadline.
- 3
Apply directly to the selected course.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Deadline varies
Each funded course sets its own deadline; see DAAD’s 2027/2028 deadline list. Confirm dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
DAAD
Official scholarship provider
Last checked October 10, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Choose an eligible postgraduate course.
- 02Review its requirements and deadline.
- 03Prepare the programme-specific documents.
- 04Apply directly to the course.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one EPOS deadline?
No. Each postgraduate course has its own deadline.
Where do I submit my application?
Apply directly to the selected postgraduate course using its published instructions.