Study in Germany for Free: DAAD EPOS MIDE Scholarship 2027

Applications are now open for the DAAD EPOS MIDE Scholarship 2027 in Germany, a fully funded master’s scholarship for students from developing countries. The scholarship supports the Master’s in International and Development Economics (MIDE) program offered at HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences in Germany.

The MIDE program is a 17-month full-time master’s degree taught entirely in English. It is designed for professionals who want to build strong expertise in international and development economics. The program will begin in April 2027, and selected students will receive comprehensive financial support through the EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) Scholarship funded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The scholarship covers major expenses such as tuition fees, travel costs, health insurance, and monthly stipends, allowing students to focus fully on their academic studies in Germany.

Scholarship Overview

Host Country: Germany
University: HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences
Program: MIDE – Master’s in International and Development Economics
Study Level: Master’s Degree
Program Duration: 17 Months
Program Start Date: April 2027
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Financial Benefits

The DAAD EPOS MIDE Scholarship provides full financial support for selected students. Benefits include:

Round-trip airfare tickets
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Monthly rent subsidy
Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
Additional allowance for accompanying family members (if applicable)

These benefits help international students study comfortably while pursuing their master’s degree in Germany.

Degree Awarded

Successful students will receive a Master of Arts (MA) in International and Development Economics upon completion of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the DAAD EPOS MIDE Scholarship 2027, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must be a citizen of a developing country
Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Must have at least two years of professional work experience after graduation
Applicants should have completed their previous degree within the last six years
Applicants whose previous degree was taught in English may be exempt from IELTS
Must also meet the MIDE admission requirements set by the university

Required Documents

Applicants will typically need to submit the following documents: