German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Germany
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
DAAD scholarships for experienced professionals from developing countries enrolling in selected development-related postgraduate courses.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationGermany
Degree levelMaster's, PhD
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Applicants from eligible developing countries, including Pakistan
Minimum qualification Relevant bachelor's degree (normally four years/equivalent) and course-specific admission eligibility
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Degree related to the selected development-oriented postgraduate course
Eligible fields of study Development-related programmes in economics, engineering, environment, health, agriculture, regional planning and related fields
Work experience Usually at least two years relevant professional experience
Age limit No single programme-wide age limit; degree recency/course rules apply
English / language Course-specific English/German requirements
Admission required first Conditional
Nomination required No
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Usually tuition-free/fees covered depending course
Stipend DAAD monthly stipend at graduate/doctoral rate
Travel support Travel allowance
Insurance Health/accident/personal liability insurance support
Other benefits Possible rent/family allowances under DAAD terms
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
Deadlines are set by each EPOS course, often between August and March; use the course-specific official deadline.
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