Quick facts
| Host | DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) |
| Country | Germany |
| Level | Master’s (some PhD) |
| Funding | Monthly stipend, health/accident/liability insurance, travel allowance |
| Deadline | Set by each course for the 2027/28 intake. Check your chosen course’s website now, as some deadlines may already have passed. |
| Who can apply | Professionals from developing countries with at least 2 years’ work experience |
| Official list | DAAD EPOS courses 2027/28 (PDF) |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) is a DAAD scholarship programme for young professionals from developing countries. It funds master’s courses in Germany in subjects that matter for development: economics, public health, water, energy, urban planning, agriculture, forestry, environment and education.
Courses for the 2027/28 intake
The DAAD lists 25 courses for 2027/28. Examples:
- MSc Development Economics, University of Göttingen
- Sustainable Energy and Development, University of Flensburg
- Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies, University of Oldenburg
- Urban Management, TU Berlin
- Agricultural Economics, University of Hohenheim
- Environmental Governance, University of Freiburg
- International Health (Charité Berlin; Heidelberg) and Global Health (Bonn)
- Integrated Water Resources Management, TH Köln
See the full list in the official DAAD course list.
Typical requirements
- Citizen of a developing country
- Bachelor’s degree, usually completed no more than 6 years before you apply
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience after your degree (internships and volunteering usually don’t count)
- Strong grades, often in the top third of your class
- The language level required by the course (most are taught in English)
How to apply
- Choose a course from the DAAD list.
- Open that course’s website and check its deadline and document list.
- Apply directly to the course, not to DAAD. The university does the first selection, and DAAD makes the final decision.
- Make sure your referees send their letters exactly as the course instructs.
Tips from our team
- Your work experience is the heart of your application. Describe real responsibilities and results, and connect them to the course.
- Explain your return plan. EPOS funds people who will use their skills for development at home.
- Missed this round? Many EPOS deadlines are in late summer and autumn. Prepare now for next year.
Source: DAAD EPOS course list for intake 2027/28 (status June 2026), checked 9 October 2026. Monthly stipend amounts and full rules are on the DAAD scholarship database. Always confirm on the course and DAAD websites. EuroPath Jobs is not connected to DAAD.
