DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026-27 (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses)

Overview

DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026-27 (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) is a prestigious opportunity provided by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) & BMZ. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing Master's (MSc / MA / MBA) - 12 to 24 Months or PhD (Doctoral) - 36 to 48 Months. It offers Fully Funded, including benefits like Monthly Stipend (Master's): €934 per month (approx. PKR 280,000). Monthly Stipend (PhD): €1,300 per month (approx. PKR 400,000). Tuition Fee: 100% Tuition Waiver (Most EPOS courses are tuition-free; if not, DAAD covers it). Airfare: Travel allowance for travel to/from Germany. Health Insurance: Fully covered (Health, Accident, and Personal Liability). Family Allowance: Additional allowance for spouse/children (under specific conditions). German Language Course: Free 6-month mandatory German language course before studies begin.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Pakistani nationals (and other developing countries).
• Professional Experience: MUST have at least 2 years of professional work experience after the Bachelor's degree.
• Degree Age: The last academic degree (Bachelor's) must not be older than 6 years.
• Academic Merit: No strict GPA cutoff, but 'Upper Third' of the class is preferred (approx. 2.5/4.0 or 70%+).
• Language Skills: IELTS (Band 6.0 - 6.5) or TOEFL. German language skills are NOT required for English-taught programs.
• Relevance: Current job must be related to the chosen degree field (e.g., Water Management, Economics, Public Health).

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