The Application for DAAD/EPOS Scholarship at Heidelberg University is Open.The Master of Science in International Health (MScIH) is a modular programme, allowing for full-time (1 year) and part-time (up to 5 years) study.
About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading
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DAAD/EPOS Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of DAAD/EPOS Scholarship
- Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 992 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros (1,400 euros beginning with February 2026) for doctoral candidates
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
Requirements for DAAD/EPOS Scholarship Qualification
- A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in International Health will hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification, at least 240 ECTS) in a Public Health relevant discipline (medical degrees and others).
- Prospective students are also expected to have at least one year of relevant work experience, including Public Health experience in low- and middle-income settings.
- Admission to the course is restricted. Please consult the Admission Regulations for further details.
English Language Requirements
- Before entering the MScIH programme, prospective students must demonstrate a minimum English language proficiency level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- If you have taken an English language test and would like to compare your result with other examinations, please check the corresponding CEFR level of your test.
- Only original score reports from authorised test centres are accepted!
- The English language requirements may also be satisfied by successful completion of tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, if the language of instruction and assessment was English. Applicants with previous study in English need to provide academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution to certify that English was the sole or principal language of instruction.
Interview date, Process and Venue for DAAD/EPOS Scholarship
Application Timeline
- DAAD-EPOS Scholarship Application Timeline: from 15 August 2026 to 15 October 2026
- MScIH Application Timeline: from 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 (planned; details to follow)
Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028
Application Deadline
October 15, 2026How to Apply
Application Guide
For more information, kindly visit Heidelberg University scholarship webpage.
