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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) – TU Dresden Ongoing

Awarded By: Dresden University of Technology
Updated on Dec 9, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: May 21, 2025
Amount: EUR 992
Countries:
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Scholarship Overview

The Dresden University of Technology provides this scholarship. With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Prospective students from developing and emerging countries can apply for a DAAD Individual Scholarship – EPOS for short – for 4 selected Master’s programmes at TU Dresden.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
  • This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Dresden University of Technology in Germany:
    • Master of Science in Hydro Science and Engineering
    • Master of Science in Textile Machinery and High Perfomance Material Technology
    • Master of Science in Tropical Forestry
    • Master of Arts in Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity Building

Scholarship amount details

  • Max scholarship per student: EUR 992 => Rs 88,788
  • Conversion rate used: 1 EUR = Rs. 89.51
  • Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
    • Duration of funding:
      • 12 to 42 months (depending on the degree programme) – usually 24 months for the participating Master’s programmes at TU Dresden.
    • Scholarship benefits:
      • Monthly scholarship instalment depending on level of education
      • Benefits for health, accident, and personal liability insurance
      • Allowance for travel costs, provided the costs are not covered by the home country or other sources
      • In addition, the following additional benefits may be granted under certain conditions:
        • monthly rent allowance
        • monthly allowances for accompanying family members

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees × Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ?Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others ?Scholarship amount can be used for this

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • The application for an EPOS-funded study place starts more than one year before the start of the study. This means, for example, that an application in 2023 corresponds to a study start in 2024. It is not possible to start studies in the same year as the application.
  • EPOS applications are not submitted via the official application platforms of the TU Dresden (SELMA portal and uni-assist) as is usually the case, but are sent directly to the relevant contact person in the respective faculty.
  • Consult the website of the respective degree programmes for information on the exact application procedure (e.g. online or postal application), the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.
Scholarship link:
https://tu-dresden.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/internationales/stipendien/daad-epos?set_language=en

Application Documents

Document Required/Optional
Official Transcripts Required
LOR Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Data
Scholarship Deadline Not Available

Scholarship Eligibility

Please always check the website Development-related Postgraduate Studies (EPOS) – DAAD regarding the current application requirements. Here you will find an abbreviated summary:

  • Nationality in a developing or emerging country (list of eligible countries [pdf file]).
  • Bachelor’s degree (usually four years) in the relevant subject area (as a rule, the respective university degree should not date back more than six years).
  • University degree with an above-average result (upper third of performance)
  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience after the Bachelor’s degree at the time of the application deadline Ideal would be: A current employment relationship in a public authority, in a state institution or in a private company of a developing country (corresponding engagement in the planning and implementation of projects with a focus on development cooperation).
  • Language skills and admission requirements according to the regulations of the respective degree programme.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional
TOEFL Required (minimum score 100)
IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)
UG Required
Work Experience Required (minimum 2 years)

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed undergraduate education.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, CV, and LOR.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time