The application for a master’s degree in sustainable energy and development is now open. You can apply for DAAD EPOS Scholarships.  Master’s Sustainable Energy and Development (SEDev), formerly the Energy and Environmental Management (EEM). Applicants from Developing Countries, including Afghanistan, can apply for this opportunity in 2027-29. International applicants can apply for this Master’s degree at the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF).

The Sustainable Energy and Development Master (SEDev), managed by the Department of Energy and Development as part of the Interdisciplinary Institute for Environmental, Social, and Human Studies, embodies interdisciplinarity and innovative thinking. With roots tracing back to the 1980s, this program, offered jointly by the University and the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, specializes in three areas: “Transition,” “Development,” and “Engineering.” Leveraging the region’s pioneering energy transition initiatives, SEDev benefits from a robust research environment and collaboration with the Centre for Research in Sustainability and Transformation (CREST), ensuring a strong scientific foundation supported by active researchers.

Important Details

Admission and DAAD Open: May 15, 2026

Admission and DAAD Deadline: 31 August 2026

Admission Decision: December 2026

Shortlisting Announcement: January 2027

Result announcement: March 2027

Course Starts: September 2027

Beginning of mandatory Pre-semester, preparation course in economics for engineers (part of the study course): 01/09/2027

Beginning of SEDev M.Eng. course 2027-2029: 01/03/2028

End of course: 9: 31/08/2029

Host Institution: Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF)

Funding Body: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Location: Germany

Level of Study: Master’s degree

Degree Awarded: Master of Engineering

Instruction Language: English

Number of Scholarships: Limited

Course Duration: 24 Months, including a mandatory pre-semester

Target Group: Engineers of all disciplines with work experience in the energy sector

Field of Study:

• Electrical Power Engineering
• Engineering and Management
• International Business Administration

Focus Areas:

• Energy Management,
• Environmental Management,
• Industrial Engineering,
• Developing Countries

Details of DAAD Scholarships

DAAD offers complete coverage of expenses for international students who are applying for SEDev at Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) as follows:

• A monthly stipend of 992 euros for graduate candidates
• Expense coverage toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance
• Travel allowance, unless covered by the home country or another funding source
• The following are additional benefits under certain circumstances:
  1. Monthly rent subsidy
  2. The monthly payment for accompanying family members of the applicants

Requirements for the DAAD Scholarships

International applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (BEng) after a minimum of seven
  semesters of studies
• Prove two years of professional work experience in related fields
• English proficiency: TOEFL (IBT 80), IELTS 6 or equivalent. In English-speaking countries, applicants do not need to provide an English proficiency certificate. Note: Certificate of medium of instruction as English is not accepted.
• Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Required Documents

The following application elements are necessary for the application package:

• Signed application form
• CV with the current date and signed
• School and university transcripts
• Certificates of a Bachelor’s degree
• Two years’ work experience and qualifications, including letterhead, stamp, and signature
• English Language certificates: TOEFL iBT Score 80, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, IELTS Band 6 in all categories, or IELTS Indicator
• One letter of motivation (signed) with current occupation; if applying for more than one postgraduate course, applicants should submit one motivation letter explaining why they are applying for these specific courses.
• Two letters of reference (one academic, one professional) with letterhead, stamp, and signature
• DAAD application
• DAAD signed and dated checklist 

How Do I Apply for DAAD Scholarships for SEDev?

To apply for admission to the DAAD Scholarship for the SEDev Course batch 2027-2029, please prepare all required documents in one PDF file and submit them to the email address below.

Submission Email: admission-eem@uni-flensburg.de

Download Registration Form

For detailed information about the SEDev program and DAAD Scholarship, please visit the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) website or review the SEDev in Brief. You can also visit the official DAAD website for details on the scholarship.

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