Germany · Universities across Germany
Overview
DAAD’s EPOS programme (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) funds professionals from developing countries for selected master’s programmes in Germany in economics, engineering, public health, environment, governance and more. You apply to the programme directly (often via uni-assist), and the university nominates you to DAAD.
Example: Hochschule Rhein-Waal’s 2026 application period ran 1 May – 1 June 2026 for a 2027 start. Each EPOS programme sets its own window — see the DAAD EPOS brochure.
Who can apply
Graduates from developing countries with an excellent first degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience, fluent in English, with development-related motivation.
- Eligible nationalities
- Developing countries
- Academic stage
- Graduate, Master's, Professional
Mandatory conditions
- From a developing country on the DAAD list.
- Apply to the EPOS programme (often via uni-assist), not to DAAD directly.
Funding package
€992 per month
€992 per month, health/accident/liability insurance and a travel allowance.
- Tuition not stated
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel covered
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance covered
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Length of the master's (12–24 months)
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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