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DAAD EPOS Development-Related Postgraduate Courses Guide

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Germany
Editorial review date: 2026-10-26
Current Cycle Status:

Evergreen independent guide. Deadlines and admission criteria are set independently by each participating German university course.

Eligible DegreesMaster's Degree · Doctorate / PhD
Tuition Waiver100% Full Waiver
Airfare CoverageCovered
Health InsuranceComprehensive

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Funding Package & Allowances

Monthly Living Allowance

Monthly subsistence allowance (tiered for eligible courses) with health insurance and travel allowance.

Accommodation & Housing

Supported via monthly allowance with rent subsidy applications in designated cases.

Additional Benefits Included:
  • Comprehensive health, accident, and personal liability insurance
  • Travel allowance covering round-trip flights
  • Annual research and study allowance
  • Preparatory German language training up to 6 months for eligible tracks

Eligibility Criteria for Arab Applicants

Eligible Arab Nationalities

Citizens of developing countries on the OECD-DAC list including Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Iraq, Palestine, Yemen, Lebanon, Sudan, etc.

Academic Degree Requirement

Relevant bachelor's degree with strong academic record, typically completed within the last 6 years.

Language Requirements

Depending on language of instruction: IELTS/TOEFL for English courses, or TestDaF/Goethe for German courses.

Age Limit & Experience

No fixed upper age limit; criteria focus on graduation recency and work history. · At least two years of relevant professional experience post-graduation in a relevant sector.

Important Eligibility Notes:

• EPOS focuses on specific development-related courses at participating German partner universities.

• Applications are usually submitted directly to the university course alongside the DAAD application form.

Typical Preparation Checklist

Typical dossier preparation list; official call guidelines remain definitive

1
Signed and dated official DAAD application form
2
Hand-signed CV in Europass format
3
Letter of motivation tailored to the selected master's program
4
Certified copies of university degrees and transcripts with translations
5
Proof of at least two years of relevant professional work experience
6
Recent academic letter of recommendation from university faculty
7
Official language proficiency certificate required by the host department

Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

1

Select an eligible course from the official DAAD EPOS course booklet.

2

Check specific university deadlines and course admission criteria.

3

Prepare all documents strictly adhering to DAAD/Europass formatting standards.

4

Submit application directly to the university portal specifying DAAD scholarship interest.

5

If shortlisted by the admissions board, complete secondary DAAD formalities.

Direct Official Source Links

For integrity and transparency, all links route directly to official government or university domains:

DAAD Official Scholarship Database
www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/
Academic Dossier Formatting

German academic review committees expect clean Europass CV layouts and rigorous research proposal typography.