The German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) offers  EPOS Scholarship for international students to study the Master of Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD) at the University of Stuttgart in Germany and/or at Ain Shams University, Cairo in Egypt or study the IUSD Double Degree Program both at the University of Stuttgart and Ain Shams University, Cairo in Egypt.

Key details of the DAAD EPOS Scholarship for Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design Studies

• Location: Germany and Egypt.
• Institutions: the University of Stuttgart and Ain Shams. The university opened its doors to all students with bachelor’s degrees to study the Master’s program at one of the top universities in Germany.
• Instruction language: English
• Degree awarded: MSc. USD
• Duration: two years
• Application period: June 1- October 15, 2026
• DAAD Scholarship Deadline: July 19, 2026

Scholarship details:

• For DAAD scholarship details here
• For self-financed and other opportunities, follow the link here

The focus of the program:

• Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design
• Prepares a new generation of urban practitioners to face the tremendous environmental, cultural, socio-economic and governance challenges.

Who can apply:

• Applicants with an academic background in architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, and regional planning or a relevant area
• Professionals with Bachelor’s degrees in geography, sociology, environmental management, political science, economics, cultural studies, or Arabic, African, or Islamic studies with relevant professional experience will also be considered, but they should also provide proof of relevant professional experience in fields related to architecture, urban and development planning, or infrastructure design.
• Have two years of professional experience
• Be proficient in the English language (IELTS min each band 6, TOEFLiBT 79)

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 Requirements:         

• Have a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields below:
  • Architecture
  • urban planning
  • landscape
  • regional planning or civil engineering
  • geography, sociology, environmental
  • management, political science or economics, and cultural studies,
  • Arabic, African or Islamic studies, urban and
  • development planning or infrastructure design.
• Have professional experience in a related area
• English language proficiency; TOEFL (IBT 79, PBT 550, CBT 132), IELTS 6

Supported documents:

• Application form of Ain Shams University
• University transcript and diploma
• English language proficiency
• Portfolio of (max. Six pages and 5MB)
• Motivation letter (Max 350 words)
• A study plan of about six pages in A4 format must not be more than 5 MB
• Two recommendation letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Passport

How to apply:

There are three degree programs as listed below. Check the requirements of each program, eligibility, and determine whether you are applying to a degree program  or double degree program by checking the details here:

• IUSD Double Degree Program (University Stuttgart and Ain Shams University Cairo)
• IUSD Stuttgart Degree Program (University Stuttgart)
• IUSD Cairo Degree Program (Ain Shams University) 

Prepare all the necessary documents and upload them in PDF format to the online application form; the size of your documents must not be more than 2 MB.

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Apply to the University of Stuttgart |  Apply to  Ain Shams University

You may check the application Manual here before you apply.

For more info:

• If you need more details about the program and the university, please go through the link

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