Looking for a fully funded master’s scholarship in Germany? The DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2027 at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (University of Freiburg) provide outstanding young professionals from developing countries with an opportunity to pursue the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) programme while receiving comprehensive financial support.

The DAAD-EPOS Scholarship 2027 is one of Germany’s most prestigious scholarships for international students, designed to strengthen future leaders working in sustainable development, environmental governance, climate policy, and natural resource management.

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DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2027 Summary

• Host Country: Germany
• University: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
• Programme: MSc Environmental Governance (MEG)
• Scholarship Provider: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
• Degree Level: Master’s
• Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
• Language of Instruction: English
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Applicants: Young Professionals from Developing (DAC) Countries
• Application Period: 15 June – 15 October 2026
• Programme Start: October 2027

About the DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2027

The DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2027 support highly qualified professionals from developing countries who wish to study the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) at the University of Freiburg in Germany.

The programme has been selected by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as a development-oriented postgraduate course under the prestigious EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) funding scheme.

Applicants are first evaluated by the MEG Programme Committee before the final scholarship selection is made by DAAD.

Since the scholarship is extremely competitive, applicants must satisfy both:

• DAAD EPOS scholarship requirements
• MSc Environmental Governance admission requirements

DAAD-EPOS Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants may receive:

• Fully funded Master’s studies in Germany
• Exemption from tuition fees for scholarship recipients
• Monthly living allowance
• Health insurance support
• Travel assistance (subject to DAAD regulations)
• Opportunity to study at one of Germany’s leading universities
• International networking opportunities
• World-class education in Environmental Governance
• Degree taught entirely in English

About the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG)

The Master of Science in Environmental Governance (MEG) is an internationally recognized programme offered by the University of Freiburg.

The programme focuses on:

• Environmental Governance
• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change Policy
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Environmental Management
• International Environmental Law
• Resource Governance
• Sustainability Policy

Students graduate with practical and research skills needed to address global environmental challenges.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2027, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of an eligible developing (DAC) country
• Hold an academic degree that is not older than six years by October 2026
• Possess at least two years of relevant professional work experience after completing a bachelor’s degree
• Have above-average academic performance (upper third of the graduating class)
• Have lived in Germany for no more than 15 months before applying

Important Notes

Applicants should note that:

• Internships do not count as professional work experience.
• Voluntary work is not accepted as relevant professional experience.
• Academic employment, such as university teaching or research, is generally not considered eligible work experience except in exceptional cases.
• Applicants who already hold a master’s degree must clearly justify why they require funding for a second postgraduate qualification.

Application Deadline

The application window for the DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2027 is:

Opens: 15 June 2026

Closes: 15 October 2026

Applicants should remember that the scholarship application is submitted one year before the programme begins.

The MSc Environmental Governance programme starts in October 2027.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the documents required for both:

• DAAD-EPOS Scholarship
• MSc Environmental Governance admission

The scholarship and programme applications are linked and use the same application package.

Applicants should carefully follow the official application guidelines before submission.

Programme Details

Feature	Details
Degree	MSc Environmental Governance
Duration	2 Years
Semesters	4
Language	English
Credits	120 ECTS
Start Date	October 2027
Location	Freiburg, Germany

Tuition Fees

For regular students:

• EU citizens: No tuition fees
• Non-EU citizens: €1,500 per semester

DAAD-EPOS Scholarship recipients are fully exempt from paying these tuition fees.

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Why Apply for the DAAD-EPOS Scholarship?

The DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2027 provide more than financial support. Scholars gain:

• International education in Germany
• Career advancement opportunities
• Leadership development
• Global professional networks
• Expertise in environmental governance and sustainability
• Access to internationally recognized faculty and research

Graduates are expected to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries after completing the programme.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should prepare all required scholarship and admission documents before the deadline.

Applications must be submitted during the official application period between 15 June and 15 October 2026.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the complete eligibility requirements and application procedures before applying.