If you want to pursue your master’s degree in development economics, quantitative economics or agricultural economics through the DAAD scholarship in Germany, you can apply to the DAAD scholarship offered at the University of Göttingen.

This will be a great opportunity for talented international students who want to learn and understand economic development and the challenges to economic development.

Details of Master in Development Economics  program and scholarship at the University of Göttingen : 

Application period for Non-EU applicants: October 1 – November 15, 2025

Application period for EU applicants: April 1- May 15 of the same year

The medium of instruction: English

Scholarship name: DAAD EPOS scholarship

Number of scholarships for developing country students: 7-8

Scholarship benefits:

• Monthly stipend of 992 Euros
• Insurance
• Travel cost
• German language course fee
• The student with children can apply for additional funds
• Opportunity to access diverse training, Workshops, and field trips offered by DAAD.

Who can apply for this scholarship?

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Economics or a closely relevant field of study.
• An equivalent of at least 12 ECTS (typically at least 2-3 courses) in mathematics
• English language proficiency (TOEFL iBT 95, IETLS 7.0 )
• Have experience in interest in development economics issues
• Two years of professional experience in your area of specialization

Selection Process
– Stage 1: Evaluation of submitted applications based on academic performance and relevance.
– Stage 2: Personal interview assessing specialised knowledge, academic excellence, and programme suitability.
– Special focus is given to the overall grade and demonstrated expertise in key economic disciplines.

How to apply?

Applicants need to fill and download the online application form and send the printed version with all required documents by mail.  An online selection interview will be held by suitable applicants.

Selection criteria:

• Grade of bachelor’s degree
• CV and Motivation letter
• Knowledge of economic theory

 Required documents:

• Online application form (printed, signed and confirmed)
• Transcript: Proof of completed courses (minimum 150 ECTS if degree incomplete) or full graduation certificate and transcript showing all courses and grades
• Bachelor’s thesis (if applicable)
• Syllabi or brief course summaries verifying relevance to economics, mathematics, econometrics, or statistics.
• Translation of the documents if they are not in English or German
• CV/Resume
• Motivation letter (500 words max)
• English language proof (TOEFL iBT95, PBT 577, IELT academic 7, Cambridge in Advanced English A, Cambridge certificate of proficiency in English C, CEF c1, UNI cert level III, minimum two years of work or study in an English-speaking country in the last three years, or successful study program in English. )
• APS for China, India, Mongolia, and Vietnam applicants only

Apply Online

Applications Now have to be submitted completely digital.

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät

Service-Center für Studierende

Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Studienberatung

Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3

37073 Göttingen

GERMANY

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