About this opportunity
The University of Gottingen DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 funds the MSc Development Economics at the University of Gottingen for professionals from developing and newly industrialised countries. The German Academic Exchange Service EPOS programme offers six to seven scholarships each year for this programme. One application covers both admission to the MSc and consideration for the scholarship, made directly to the University of Gottingen rather than through a central DAAD portal. The standard EPOS package pays EUR 992 per month, plus health, accident and personal liability insurance, a travel allowance, and a monthly rent subsidy and family allowance in some cases. The programme is a two year, English taught master starting in October 2027, with an intensive German language course in August to September before the programme starts.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Come from a country on the DAAD EPOS eligible country list for developing and newly industrialised countries
- Meet all general programme requirements for the MSc Development Economics, including a bachelor degree with sufficient courses in economics and quantitative methods; business administration courses such as accounting and management do not count as economics courses
- Hold an academic degree not older than six years at the time of application
- Have at least two years of relevant professional experience after your bachelor degree, with employment certificates; internships and voluntary work generally do not count
- Show above average academic results, typically in the upper third of your graduating class
- Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months before applying
- Show English proficiency, for example IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, Cambridge English Scale 180 or Pearson Academic 76, or an accepted alternative proof
What the opportunity may offer
- EUR 992 per month for the duration of the programme under the standard EPOS package
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance
- International travel allowance
- Monthly rent subsidy and family allowance in some cases
- Intensive German language course in August to September before the October programme start
- One application covering both MSc admission and scholarship consideration
Required documents
- University of Gottingen application portal account created during the application period, with a completed applicant profile
- Programme application selecting Development Economics with DAAD EPOS SCHOLARSHIP under the regular procedure
- Degree certificate and transcript showing sufficient economics and quantitative method courses, with an explanation of the grading system if it is not on the transcript
- Europass CV in English, in reverse chronological order with no unexplained gaps, including the date of issue
- Motivation letter of two pages, dated, covering academic, professional and personal reasons and how your motivation relates to the EPOS programme goals
- English proficiency proof due by the end of the application period
- Employment certificates proving at least two years of relevant professional experience after the bachelor degree, plus an employer recommendation letter on official letterhead with signature and stamp
- Completed and signed DAAD EPOS checklist, plus the DAAD application form
- APS certification for applicants from China, India, Mongolia and Vietnam, where required
Application process
- Create an account in the University of Gottingen application portal during the application period from 1 October to 15 November
- Complete your application profile once, as it applies to all applications
- On the homepage choose Regular Procedure and find Development Economics with DAAD EPOS SCHOLARSHIP in the programme list, then click Start Application
- Complete the three step process: acquired skills, further declarations and documents
- Upload both the programme documents and the DAAD EPOS documents, then click Submit Application and confirm the course list status changes to Application Submitted
- If shortlisted, attend a virtual interview of about 15 minutes in January to March and await the decision by email in mid-March
Before you apply
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Prepare documents in the required format
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Applications are only possible from 1 October through 15 November each year. All applications must reach the University of Gottingen by 15 November. Late or incomplete applications are rejected regardless of the reason. EPOS scholarship holders can only start the programme in the winter term, in October. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a virtual interview of about 15 minutes in January to March, and decisions are sent by email in mid-March.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Gottingen DAAD EPOS scholarship cover?
EUR 992 per month under the standard EPOS package, plus health, accident and personal liability insurance, a travel allowance, and a monthly rent subsidy and family allowance in some cases. The programme itself is at a public university, so no tuition fee is charged in the usual EPOS package.
What is the Gottingen DAAD EPOS deadline for 2027?
Applications are only possible from 1 October through 15 November each year. For the October 2027 start, all applications must reach the University of Gottingen by 15 November 2026. Late applications are rejected regardless of the reason.
Do I apply to DAAD or to the University of Gottingen?
No. You apply directly to the University of Gottingen. One application covers both the MSc Development Economics programme and the EPOS scholarship. Do not apply through a central DAAD portal for this route.
Does the Gottingen EPOS scholarship require work experience?
Yes. You need at least two years of relevant professional experience after your bachelor degree, with employment certificates. Internships and voluntary work generally do not count under the DAAD rules.
How many Gottingen EPOS scholarships are offered each year?
Six to seven scholarships each year for the MSc Development Economics programme, for students from countries of the Global South.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-11-03UShireZone is not affiliated with University of Gottingen. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.
