The TU Berlin DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded award for international students who want to do a Master's degree at Technical University Berlin. It runs in partnership with the DAAD EPOS initiative, and the aim is simple: help students cover the cost of studying and living in Germany. You can read the full scholarship details alongside this guide.
Here is the honest framing before you get excited. The published information on this award is thin. Deadlines, eligible fields and the opening date are all listed as varying, so you cannot plan around a fixed calendar date from what is publicly listed. That does not make it a bad option. It means the work of confirming details falls on you, and the students who do that work early are the ones who end up with a complete application.
The short version
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Study level | Master's |
| Host university | Technical University Berlin |
| Provider | DAAD and Technical University Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Eligible fields | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Deadline | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Listed portal | brightscholarship.com |
If you are comparing options across the country, it helps to see this award next to all Germany scholarships we cover, since several of them run on very different timelines.
Who this award makes sense for
This scholarship suits a Pakistani graduate who already knows they want a Master's at TU Berlin specifically, and who is organised enough to chase down departmental requirements on their own. It is tied to one university. If you are still undecided between countries, or you want to apply to five German universities with one funding application, this is the wrong tool.
It also suits someone who is ready to write. The application leans on a cover letter and a motivation letter, and with a fully funded award at a well-known technical university, the written part is where many candidates separate themselves.
Who should think twice? Anyone whose undergraduate degree does not line up with the Master's program they want. Admission to TU Berlin comes first, and the scholarship sits on top of it.
What full funding means here
The award is described as fully funded, covering living and study costs. The listed benefits are:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- A monthly stipend
- Health insurance coverage
- An accommodation allowance
- Travel support, where applicable
Two things deserve a careful read. First, Germany offers tuition-free education at many public universities, so the tuition line may matter more or less depending on your program. Check what your specific course charges, if anything. Second, travel support is listed as "where applicable". Do not assume your flight from Lahore or Karachi is paid for until you see it in your award letter.
The stipend amount is not published in the available information. Before you commit, find out the actual monthly figure from the official source and compare it with realistic rent and living costs in Berlin. A stipend plus accommodation allowance can look generous on paper, and you should still do the sums yourself.
Eligibility, in plain terms
There are four stated requirements:
- You must be an international student.
- You must hold a relevant undergraduate degree for Master's admission.
- You must meet the admission criteria set by TU Berlin.
- You must submit all required application documents before the deadline.
The award is open to international students, which on its face would include students from Pakistan. Because the eligible fields vary and DAAD programs can have their own country rules, check eligibility for your nationality and your chosen program on the official portal before you spend weeks on documents.
The word "relevant" in the degree requirement is doing a lot of work. A BS in Computer Science applying to a computing Master's is clearly relevant. A BBA applying to an engineering Master's probably is not. If your degree is borderline, read the departmental admission criteria line by line and look for required credit hours or subject areas.
The five documents and how to get them right
The listed documents are:
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- CV or resume
- Cover letter
- Language proficiency certificates
The list looks short, but each item has traps. Transcripts and degree certificates from Pakistani universities often need attestation before a foreign university or embassy will accept them, so start that early. Our IBCC and MOFA attestation guide walks through the process.
Translations should follow German university standards. If any document is not in English or German, get a proper certified translation rather than a typed version you made yourself.
For language certificates, the exact requirement depends on your Master's program. Some programs at TU Berlin may teach in English and others in German. Verify which language your program uses and what proof it accepts before booking a test.
For a broader list of what international scholarship committees usually expect, see our documents checklist for international scholarships.
Applying through two portals
The process has four stages:
- Check the admission requirements on the TU Berlin official portal for your chosen program.
- Prepare all required academic and personal documents.
- Submit the application through the designated university and DAAD portals.
- Wait for evaluation and selection results.
The third step is where people slip. You are dealing with a university system and a DAAD system, and each may have its own login, upload rules and cut-off. Make a simple sheet that tracks which document went to which portal and when. Missing one upload on one portal can sink an otherwise strong file.
Planning without a fixed deadline
Both the opening date and the deadline are listed as varying, and you should confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal. In practice, that means you need to start now and work backwards once you find the real date.
Departmental deadlines at TU Berlin can differ, so review the specific deadline for your department on the TU Berlin website. Treat the earliest date you find as your real deadline. Aim to submit well before the cut-off, because portals slow down near closing dates and technical problems on the last day are common.
The information listed for this award was last verified in May 2026. If you are reading this much later, assume details may have moved.
Where applicants usually go wrong
The biggest mistake is treating the scholarship as separate from admission. It is not. If you do not meet TU Berlin's admission criteria for your program, the funding application goes nowhere.
The second mistake is a generic motivation letter. A committee funding a Master's at a technical university wants to see clear academic and professional goals, a reason for choosing this program, and a sense of what you will do with the degree. A letter that could be sent to any university with the name swapped out will read that way.
Third, students rely on the listing site alone. The portal linked for this award is brightscholarship.com, which is a scholarship listing platform. Use it as a starting point, then confirm every requirement, date and benefit directly with TU Berlin and DAAD before you submit anything.
Finally, people underestimate visa paperwork after selection. Even with full funding, you will face a visa process. Our guide on student visa rejection reasons for Pakistani students is worth reading before you get there.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TU Berlin DAAD EPOS Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. It is listed as fully funded, with tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, health insurance and an accommodation allowance. Travel support is offered where applicable, so confirm whether it applies to you.
Can I use it for a PhD or Bachelor's degree?
No. The eligible level is Master's only.
Which fields of study are eligible?
Eligible fields vary. Confirm on the official site which TU Berlin Master's programs are covered in the current cycle.
Can Pakistani students apply?
The award is open to international students. Check the official portal to confirm eligibility for your nationality and your specific program before applying.
Do I need a language certificate?
Language proficiency certificates are on the document list. The exact test and score depend on your Master's program, so verify the requirement for your course.
When is the deadline?
The deadline varies. Confirm the current cycle on the official portal and check your department's own deadline on the TU Berlin website.
For the latest dates and requirements, check brightscholarship.com and confirm with TU Berlin and DAAD directly, then review the full scholarship page before you apply.