German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
A deadline shown here is a research aid. The provider's current call controls the real deadline.
EPOS is specifically designed for professionals from developing countries, so the work-experience requirement that disqualifies fresh graduates is precisely what makes it less competitive for those who do have experience.
| Academic | A bachelor's degree, normally with above-average results |
| Language | English or German depending on the course; proof required |
| Other | Usually requires at least two years of relevant professional work experience. This is the most commonly overlooked criterion. |
Apply directly to the individual EPOS course at the host German university; each course sets its own deadline and documentation requirements.
We keep past cycles rather than deleting them. Historical dates are the best predictor of when the next call opens.
| Year | Status | Opens | Deadline | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027/2028 | Open | — | — | EPOS has no single deadline. Each course sets its own, and for 2027/28 entry most fall between August and November 2026, so several are open right now. Published examples for this intake: the MIDE master's and the University of Bonn doctoral programme closed on 31 August 2026, SEPT MBA closes 1 October 2026, Tropical Forestry 30 October 2026, and Freiburg's MSc Environmental Governance runs from 15 June to 15 October 2026. Find your specific course on the official EPOS list and use its date. Do not assume a deadline from another course or a previous year. |
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PK, IN, BD, LK, and other developing countries on the DAC list