Because DAAD does not run the courses — it funds courses run by universities, and each keeps its own admissions calendar. Find your course in the EPOS database; the date printed there is the one that binds.
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DAAD EPOS 2027/28
DAAD has no single deadline — each course on the EPOS list sets its own, typically falling between August and October 2026 for an intake starting in autumn 2027. Dates must therefore be checked course by course.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EPOS course list updated | Summer 2026 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Most course deadlines | August – October 2026 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Selection and interviews | Winter 2026 – spring 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Intake begins | September/October 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What this cycle pays
- A monthly stipend of €934 for master’s and €1,300 for PhD candidates
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance
- Return airfare plus a study and research allowance
- A German language course of up to six months, depending on the programme
Questions about this cycle
Usually not. EPOS targets working professionals from developing countries, so most courses ask for at least two years of relevant experience after your degree. Without it, general DAAD or university-run scholarships are the more realistic route.
Official source
This page was written from: DAAD scholarship database. When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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