Institutional Overview

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports young professionals from developing countries to pursue development-related postgraduate courses (EPOS) taught in English or German. Highly coveted for practical training, world-class research infrastructure, and post-study opportunities in Europe.

Approved Fields of Study

Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Governance, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Economics

Coverage & Benefits Matrix

Monthly scholarship allowance: €934 for Master's students and €1,300 for Doctoral candidates

Comprehensive German health, accident, and personal liability insurance

Travel allowance covering flights to and from Germany

Free German language preparatory course prior to the start of study

Family and child allowance for scholars with accompanying dependents

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

01 Hold a Bachelor's degree (normally four years) in a relevant subject

02 Have completed academic studies with far above-average results (upper third)

03 Have at least two years of professional work experience in a relevant field after your first degree

04 Academic degrees should generally not be more than six years old

Required Documentation Dossier

Signed DAAD Application Form

Hand-signed Europass CV with detailed career chronology

Letter of Motivation (maximum 2 pages) detailing development relevance

Letter of Recommendation from your current employer with letterhead and stamp

Certified copies of degree certificates and complete grade transcripts

Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or official English medium of instruction letter)

Step-by-Step Submission Protocol

1
Browse the DAAD EPOS course booklet and choose up to 3 compatible Master’s programs
2
Prepare required application dossier in Europass format
3
Submit applications directly to the chosen universities via their respective portals or Uni-Assist
4
Shortlisted candidates are selected by the university and nominated to the DAAD selection committee