DAAD Scholarship 2027 — Germany

The DAAD Scholarship offers

international students, including eligible Pakistani applicants, opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies and research in Germany. The Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) programme supports qualified graduates with relevant professional experience. Benefits may include a monthly stipend, insurance contributions, travel allowance and additional financial support under applicable conditions. Eligible applicants generally need a relevant bachelor's degree, at least two years of professional experience and a strong academic record. Available subjects include agriculture, engineering, environmental science, economics, public health, development studies and other approved fields.

Study Levels: Primarily Master's, with selected doctoral and research opportunities through relevant DAAD programmes.

Scholarship Type: Fully funded or substantially funded, depending on the

programme.

• Be a citizen of an eligible developing country; Pakistan is included.
• Hold a relevant bachelor's degree, normally a four-year degree, or the appropriate prior qualification for the selected programme.
• Have at least two years of relevant professional experience after completing the bachelor's degree.
• Have an above-average academic record, typically within the top third of graduates.
• Demonstrate a strong development-related motivation and plans to contribute to their home country.
• Normally hold academic degrees earned no more than six years before application.
• Meet the selected university's language requirements.

The benefits depend on the particular DAAD programme. Under the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) scheme, the published funding information includes:

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

• Monthly stipend of €992 for graduates.
• Monthly stipend of €1,400 for doctoral candidates, according to the published rate effective February 2026.
• Health, accident and personal liability insurance contributions.
• Travel allowance, subject to the programme's conditions.
• Possible additional rent subsidy and family allowance in eligible circumstances.
• Funding for approved study programmes, generally lasting 12–42 months under EPOS.

Tuition costs and other university fees should be checked for each programme; do not assume every DAAD scholarship covers every expense.

1. Visit the official DAAD scholarship database and select your country and academic status.
2. Open the EPOS programme and download the official list of postgraduate courses for 2027/2028.
3. Select a course that matches your qualification and professional experience. You may apply to up to three EPOS courses.
4. Submit your application directly to the selected course or university by its deadline. Do not send the initial application to DAAD unless instructed.
5. If shortlisted, follow DAAD's instructions for submitting further documents through its portal.

Official links: 

• DAAD Scholarship Database — EPOS
• DAAD 2027/2028 EPOS Course and Deadline List
• DAAD Pakistan — Scholarship Programmes