Pakistanis Can Study in Germany With DAAD EPOS Scholarship and Get €992 Monthly Stipend
Pakistani professionals can apply for Germany’s DAAD EPOS Scholarship to pursue the MSc Environmental Governance at the University of Freiburg for the 2027-28 academic year.
The scholarship targets young professionals from developing countries and offers a monthly stipend of €992, insurance support, and a travel allowance.
Scholarship recipients at Freiburg are also exempt from the €1,500-per-semester study fee normally charged to non-EU students.
Applications for the October 2027 intake opened on 15 June 2026 and will close on 15 October 2026. The MSc Environmental Governance is a two-year, English-taught program worth 120 ECTS credits.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | DAAD EPOS Scholarship |
| University | University of Freiburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Degree | MSc Environmental Governance |
| Level | Master’s |
| Pakistani Applicants | Eligible |
| Program Duration | 2 years / 4 semesters |
| Monthly Stipend | €992 |
| Study Fee for Scholarship Holders | Exempt from €1,500 per semester |
| Insurance | Health, accident, and personal liability support |
| Travel Allowance | Available under DAAD rules |
| Professional Experience | At least 2 years after Bachelor’s |
| Academic Requirement | Above average/upper third |
| Applications Opened | 15 June 2026 |
| Deadline | 15 October 2026 |
| Program Start | October 2027 |
| Language | English |
| Credits | 120 ECTS |
What Does the Scholarship Cover
DAAD provides successful Master’s scholarship holders with €992 per month during the funding period.
The scholarship also includes payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance. DAAD additionally provides a travel allowance unless another organization or the applicant’s home country already covers the travel costs.
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may also qualify for additional support, including a monthly rent subsidy and an allowance for accompanying family members.
At the University of Freiburg, DAAD EPOS recipients do not have to pay the €1,500 study fee per semester charged to non-EU students.
Who Can Apply
The scholarship is intended for young professionals from eligible developing and newly industrialised countries. Pakistan is among the countries covered under the DAAD EPOS framework.
Applicants must hold an academic degree that is no more than six years old at the time of application.
They must also have at least two years of relevant professional experience after completing their Bachelor’s degree. Internships and voluntary work do not count toward this requirement.
The University of Freiburg notes that employment in academic teaching or research normally does not count as relevant professional experience for this scholarship, except in very limited cases.
Academic Requirements
Applicants need an above-average academic record and should rank within the upper third of their graduating class for the DAAD EPOS selection process.
For admission to the MSc Environmental Governance program, applicants generally need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a grade equivalent to 2.5 or better under the German grading system.
Relevant backgrounds include Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Economics, Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, and other related disciplines.
English Language Requirements
| Test / Qualification | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Band 7.0 |
| PTE Academic | 76 |
| Cambridge English | C1 level |
| TOEFL iBT | 95 for tests taken before 2026 |
| TOEFL from 2026 onward | Accepted under the revised TOEFL scoring scale used by the university |
Documents Required
Applicants need to prepare a complete set of documents for both admission to the MSc Environmental Governance program and consideration for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship.
Required materials include the DAAD and MEG application forms, a motivation letter, CV, Bachelor’s degree certificate, academic transcript, proof of relevant professional experience, and an accepted English-language certificate.
Applicants must also submit the signed DAAD checklist and other supporting documents requested by the University of Freiburg.
Two Recommendation Letters Required
Candidates need two recommendation letters. One should come from the applicant’s current employer, while the other should come from an academic teacher or supervisor.
Applicants must not submit these recommendation letters themselves. The referees must send the letters directly to the MSc Environmental Governance program by the application deadline.
How to Apply
Applicants must prepare all required application documents and combine or compress them into one PDF file. They must then email the complete application to the MSc Environmental Governance program at the University of Freiburg.
The scholarship and university applications are linked, meaning applicants submit the required documents for both admission and scholarship consideration together.
The two referees must send their recommendation letters separately and directly to the program. Incomplete applications will not enter the selection process.
The University of Freiburg first evaluates applications and selects suitable candidates. It then forwards its nominations to DAAD, which reviews the nominations and makes the final scholarship decision.
Find out more details about the DAAD EPOS Scholarship (Master’s)
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