The TU Berlin DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Master's scholarship at the Technical University of Berlin, run in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under its EPOS framework. If you are a Pakistani graduate with a solid bachelor degree and you want a funded Master's in Germany, this is one of the options worth putting on your shortlist. You can see the full scholarship details on the scholarship listing, and this guide walks through what is known, what is still unclear, and how to prepare without wasting a cycle.
One thing to say upfront: a lot of the specifics for this award are not fixed in the information available. Opening dates, deadlines, result dates and eligible fields are all listed as varying, so they have to be confirmed on the official TU Berlin and DAAD portals. Treat anything you read secondhand, including posts on forums and social media, as a starting point and nothing more.
The EPOS award in one table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Study level | Master's |
| Host university | Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) |
| Provider | DAAD / TU Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Eligible fields | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Application opening | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Deadline | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Portal | the portal link listed for this scholarship, plus the official TU Berlin and DAAD portals |
The listing was last verified in May 2026. Rules for DAAD-linked programs can change between cycles, so check again before you start writing documents.
Who this scholarship suits, and who should look elsewhere
EPOS-linked funding sits at the graduate level, and this particular award is for Master's study only. If you are still doing your bachelor degree, or you want a PhD, this is not your scholarship.
It suits applicants who already have a relevant bachelor degree, decent grades and a clear reason for wanting a specific TU Berlin program. The eligibility list also mentions DAAD professional experience criteria "if applicable". In practice that means some programs under this umbrella may expect work experience and others may not. If you are a fresh graduate, do not assume you qualify for every program, and do not assume you are ruled out either. Read the requirements of the exact course you want.
On nationality: the program is described as being for international students. The information available does not name specific eligible countries, so check the eligibility rules for Pakistani applicants on the official TU Berlin and DAAD portals before you invest time in the application.
What "fully funded" means here
The award is described as covering all major academic and living expenses. The listed components are:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- A monthly living stipend
- Health insurance coverage
- A travel allowance, where applicable
- A study and research allowance
Notice the words "where applicable" next to the travel allowance. Not every scholar will necessarily receive it, so do not build your budget around a flight being paid for until your award letter says so. The amount of the monthly stipend is not stated in the information available, which means you should get the actual figure from the official documents before deciding whether it covers rent and daily costs in Berlin.
Even with full funding, you will still face costs before the money arrives: test fees, document attestation, translations, the visa process and your first weeks in Germany. Plan for those from your own pocket.
The four eligibility conditions, read carefully
The stated requirements are short:
- Hold a relevant bachelor degree.
- Meet the academic performance standards set by TU Berlin.
- Meet the language proficiency requirements.
- Fulfil DAAD professional experience criteria, if applicable.
Each of these leaves a gap you need to fill yourself. "Relevant" depends on the Master's program you choose, so a computer science graduate applying to a mechanical engineering course will have a harder time. "Academic performance standards" are set by TU Berlin, not by a single published cutoff in this listing, so check the grade expectations on the program page. Language requirements are not specified either. Some programs may be taught in English and others in German, and the test you need will follow from that. Confirm which test and what level before you book anything.
Paperwork to get ready early
Six documents are required:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Language proficiency test scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Letter of motivation
For Pakistani students the slow items are usually transcripts and degrees. The guidance for this award specifically says to make sure transcripts are properly translated and certified. That process involves your university, and often HEC, and it rarely finishes in a week. Our attestation guide explains the steps, and the international scholarship documents checklist is useful for cross-checking formats.
Recommendation letters are the other bottleneck. Ask your referees early, give them your CV and a short note on the program, and follow up politely. A rushed letter from a busy professor rarely helps.
The motivation letter decides a lot
With fields and criteria varying by program, the motivation letter is where you show that you belong in one specific course at TU Berlin. Write about your career goals, why this program fits them, and what you have already done that points in that direction. Generic letters that could be sent to any German university are easy to spot. If professional experience is relevant to your program, connect it directly to what you want to study.
The application route through TU Berlin and DAAD
The process has four stages:
- Check the specific program eligibility on the official TU Berlin and DAAD portals.
- Prepare all required academic and personal documents.
- Submit the application through the designated university portal.
- Wait for selection results and complete enrolment steps if you are accepted.
Step one is where most of the real work happens. Since eligible fields and dates vary, you cannot plan properly until you know which programs are covered this cycle and what each one asks for. Applications are submitted through the official TU Berlin and DAAD application portals, so be suspicious of any third party asking you to send documents or fees through them instead.
Timing when the dates are not fixed
The opening date, deadline and result announcement are all listed as varying and need to be confirmed on the official site. That uncertainty is a reason to start early, not a reason to wait. A sensible approach is to prepare the parts that do not depend on the date: your language test, translated and certified transcripts, CV and referee requests. Then, once the official portal confirms the cycle, you only need to tailor the motivation letter and fill the form.
The guidance also advises submitting well before the deadline. Portals tend to slow down near closing dates, and a missing upload discovered on the last day is hard to fix.
Mistakes Pakistani applicants make with this kind of award
- Relying on a deadline seen on social media instead of confirming it on the official TU Berlin or DAAD portal.
- Booking a language test without checking whether the chosen program is taught in English or German.
- Leaving transcript translation and certification to the last month.
- Applying to a program that does not match their bachelor degree, then hoping the motivation letter fixes it.
- Ignoring the professional experience condition because it says "if applicable", without checking whether it applies to their program.
Once you have an offer, the visa stage has its own pitfalls. Our piece on student visa rejection reasons covers the common ones. For other funded options, see all Germany scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Does the TU Berlin DAAD EPOS Scholarship pay tuition and living costs?
Yes. It covers tuition fees, a monthly living stipend and health insurance, along with a study and research allowance. A travel allowance is included where applicable.
Can Pakistani students apply?
The program is aimed at international students who meet the academic and professional criteria set by TU Berlin and DAAD EPOS. Specific eligible countries are not listed in the information available, so check the rules for your nationality on the official portals.
Is it only for Master's programs?
Yes, the eligible level listed is Master's. The eligible fields vary, so confirm on the official site whether your intended program is included.
When is the deadline for the 2027 intake?
The opening date, deadline and result date all vary and must be confirmed on the official TU Berlin and DAAD portals. Prepare your documents in advance so you are ready when the cycle is announced.
Do I need work experience?
Possibly. The requirements include fulfilling DAAD professional experience criteria if applicable, which suggests it depends on the program. Check the specific course requirements before applying.
Before you apply, confirm the current cycle on the official TU Berlin and DAAD portals (or start from the portal link listed for this scholarship), and keep the full TU Berlin DAAD EPOS scholarship page bookmarked for updates.