Dreaming of studying in Germany – the land of tuition-free education and academic excellence? Here’s your chance! Applications are now open for the Fully Funded Ruhr University DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 in Germany. International students from developing countries can apply for this prestigious opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in Development Management at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), one of Germany’s top public universities.
If you’re passionate about contributing to global development and aiming for a career in planning, managing, or evaluating development programs, this program is tailor-made for you.
🏛️ Scholarship Overview
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Host Country: Germany
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University: Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
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Program: MA in Development Management (MADM)
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Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
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Duration: 1.5 Years (3 semesters)
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Next Intake: September 2026
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Application Deadline: 30th September 2025
💸 What’s Covered? (Financial Benefits)
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship takes care of all your expenses, so you can fully focus on your studies:
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Monthly stipend: €934
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Health, accident, and liability insurance
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Travel allowance (airfare)
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Monthly rent subsidy
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Family support: Additional allowance if accompanied by family
🎯 Program Highlights
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Target Group: Students from developing and transition countries
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Instruction Language: English
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Career Pathways: Graduates are equipped to work as experts in:
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Planning, implementation, and management of development projects
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Program evaluation and policy advisory roles
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Program Cycle: Offered every two years (next start: Sept 2026)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship, you must:
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Be from an eligible developing country (check the list of eligible countries)
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Political Science, Economics, or Social Sciences
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Have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in development-related fields
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Provide proof of English proficiency:
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TOEFL: Minimum 79–80 (iBT)
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IELTS: Minimum Band 6.0
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📄 Required Application Documents
Prepare and upload the following:
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Motivation Letter
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Europass-format CV
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Academic certificates and transcripts
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School leaving certificate
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Language certificates (English and/or German)
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Proof of employment and relevant work experience
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Employer recommendation letter (specific to DAAD-EPOS)
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Academic and professional recommendation letters
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Copy of passport or national ID
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Passport-size photo
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DAAD Application Form
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DAAD EPOS-specific Checklist
🌐 How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the official Ruhr University website. There is no application fee.
👉 Apply for the RUB DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026
✨ Pro Tip
Start preparing early! Collecting all required documents and securing recommendation letters can take time. This scholarship is highly competitive, but it’s a life-changing opportunity for future development leaders.
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