International students are invited to apply for the University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 in Germany. This is a fully funded opportunity for talented students from developing countries who wish to pursue a master’s degree in Germany. The scholarship is offered for the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) program at the University of Freiburg and is funded by the DAAD EPOS Scholarship Program.
This prestigious scholarship supports young professionals with academic excellence and relevant work experience who are committed to contributing to sustainable development in their home countries.
The University of Freiburg, founded in 1457, is one of Germany’s oldest and most respected public research universities. Known for excellence in teaching and research, it offers a world-class academic environment for international students.
Scholarship Overview
- Fully Funded
- University of Freiburg
- Masters
- Environmental Governance
- International Students
- Germany
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for students applying for a Master’s degree program at the University of Freiburg.
Available Subjects
The scholarship is offered for the following field of study:
- Environmental Governance
This interdisciplinary master’s program focuses on environmental policy, governance systems, sustainability, and development
Benefits
The University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 provides full financial support, including:
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance coverage
- Travel allowance
- Free accommodation support
- Family support allowance (if applicable)
This funding allows students to focus fully on their studies while living in Germany.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to international students from developing countries who meet the DAAD EPOS eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be citizens of eligible developing countries.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree.
- The academic degree should not be older than six years at the time of application.
- Applicants must have at least two years of relevant professional work experience after their bachelor’s degree.
- Internships and volunteer work are not considered valid work experience.
- University teaching and academic research experience are generally not accepted except in special cases.
- Applicants should have above-average academic results, typically in the top third of their class.
- Applicants must not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months before applying.
- Candidates who already hold a master’s degree must justify why funding for another postgraduate degree is necessary.
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants need to prepare the following documents:
- DAAD Application Form
- MEG Application Form
- Online Application Form
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement
- Statement of purpose
- Recommendation letter(s)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Updated CV or Resume
All required documents must be complete and submitted before the deadline.
How to Apply
The application process for the University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 is straightforward:
- Check EligibilityApplicants unsure about eligibility should complete the Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA).
- Receive ConfirmationThe university will send an email confirming whether the applicant meets the admission and DAAD scholarship requirements.
- Prepare DocumentsCombine all application documents into one PDF file and compress it.
- Submit via EmailSend the PDF application file to:info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de
- Reference Letters SubmissionReferees must send recommendation letters directly to the same email address.
Applicants do not need to submit additional documents such as the project outline required on the DAAD form.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 is:
15 October 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure enough time for document preparation and eligibility verification.