DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

What it covers

• ✓Monthly stipend (€992 for graduates; doctoral rate is higher)
• ✓Health, accident and personal liability insurance
• ✓Travel allowance
• ✓Possible monthly rent subsidy and family allowance
• ✓Tuition usually waived or covered for the selected courses

Who can apply

• National of a developing country such as Pakistan
• Bachelor's degree, usually no more than six years old at application
• At least two years of relevant professional experience after the bachelor's (internships/volunteering do not count)
• Above-average degree (typically upper third of class)
• No more than 15 months' residence in Germany at application
• Meet the specific course's admission requirements

Documents you need

Tick items off as you prepare them.

How to apply

1. 1Download the DAAD EPOS brochure for the 2027/28 intake
2. 2Choose up to three courses and check each course's deadline and requirements
3. 3Prepare DAAD form, CV, motivation letter and proof of work experience
4. 4Apply directly to the course(s) as instructed (portal or email)
5. 5Universities shortlist and DAAD makes the final award

Tips from successful applicants

• Your work experience must be relevant to the course; document it with employer letters
• Use one motivation letter per course and rank your preferences clearly
• Courses fill quickly; prepare documents in the summer