DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027/28 at University of Freiburg, Germany

Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship Opportunity for Students from Developing Countries

Applications are now open for the DAAD-EPOS Scholarship for the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) at the University of Freiburg in Germany.

The scholarship is designed for qualified young professionals from eligible developing and DAC countries who want to pursue a master’s degree focused on environmental governance and sustainable development.

For the 2027/28 winter semester, the scholarship application period runs from 15 June to 15 October 2026.

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship: DAAD-EPOS Scholarship
• Program: MSc Environmental Governance (MEG)
• University: University of Freiburg
• Country: Germany
• Study Level: Master’s
• Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters
• Teaching Language: English
• Intake: Winter Semester 2027/28
• Application Opens: 15 June 2026
• Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
• Target Group: Qualified applicants from eligible developing/DAC countries

The Environmental Governance program is taught entirely in English and focuses on sustainable development, environmental governance and the interaction between society, politics, markets and environmental resources.

What Does the DAAD-EPOS Scholarship Cover?

DAAD-EPOS scholarships generally provide:

• €992 monthly scholarship payment for master’s-level graduates
• Health, accident and personal liability insurance
• Travel allowance where applicable
• Possible monthly rent subsidy
• Possible allowance for accompanying family members
• Scholarship funding for the duration specified for the program

DAAD states that EPOS funding can run from 12 to 42 months, depending on the selected postgraduate program.

For this University of Freiburg program, DAAD-EPOS scholarship recipients are exempt from the €1,500-per-semester tuition fee that normally applies to non-EU students in Baden-Württemberg.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the DAAD-EPOS requirements as well as the admission requirements of the MSc Environmental Governance program.

According to the University of Freiburg, applicants should:

• Be from an eligible DAC/developing country
• Hold an academic degree that is not older than six years at the time of application
• Have at least two years of relevant professional experience after completing their bachelor’s degree
• Have an academic degree with results in the upper third
• Meet the program’s academic requirements
• Demonstrate a strong connection between their professional background and the development-related focus of the scholarship
• Not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months before applying, according to the program’s current requirements

The university notes that internships and voluntary work do not normally count toward the required two years of professional experience for this scholarship.

Study Program

The MSc Environmental Governance is a two-year, four-semester master’s program taught in English at the University of Freiburg.

The program focuses on areas including:

• Environmental governance
• Sustainable development
• Environmental policy
• Sustainability
• Governance and institutions
• Social and economic dimensions of environmental challenges

The program has been offered since 2005 and selects around 35 outstanding students each year.

How to Apply

Applicants interested in the DAAD-EPOS scholarship must apply through the Environmental Governance program’s scholarship application process.

The application and scholarship process are linked, meaning applicants submit the required documents for both the program and scholarship consideration.

For the 2027/28 intake, the application period is:

15 June 2026 – 15 October 2026

The University of Freiburg has confirmed that applications are currently open and will remain open until 15 October 2026.

Applicants should carefully prepare their academic documents, CV, motivation statement, employment evidence, references and other required materials before submitting the application.

Official Application Information

University of Freiburg — DAAD-EPOS Environmental Governance Scholarship

DAAD EPOS Scholarship Database

Important Deadline

15 October 2026

The application must be submitted according to the University of Freiburg’s DAAD-EPOS application requirements.

Final Thoughts

The DAAD-EPOS Environmental Governance Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals from eligible developing countries who want to study environmental governance and sustainable development in Germany.

Because the scholarship is highly competitive, applicants should begin preparing their documents well before the 15 October 2026 deadline.

Disclaimer: Eligibility, funding, application procedures and deadlines may change. Applicants should verify all requirements through the official University of Freiburg and DAAD websites before applying.