The University of Hohenheim in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), invites applications from eligible candidates from Developing Countries to take up scholarships for an MSc. Agricultural Economics programme under the special initiative “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses” (EPOS).
Through the EPOS scholarships, the DAAD supports excellent candidates from developing countries who have a strong academic and professional background. These scholarships are highly competitive.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Citizens of developing countries, international students, minimum 2 years professional experience, academic degrees less than 6 years old, development-related motivations ¹ |
| Program | MSc. Agricultural Economics |
| Rewards | Tuition fees waived, health insurance, monthly living stipend, travel costs to Germany and back, research travel costs ¹ |
| Application | Email application documents to agecon@uni-hohenheim.de, submit application on HohCampus portal ¹ |
| Deadline | December 15 ¹ |
| Selection Criteria | Academic requirements, professional experience, language skills, development-related motivations ² |
| Duration | 12 to 42 months (dependent on study program) ² |
| Value | Monthly payments of 934 euros (graduates) or 1,300 euros (doctoral candidates), insurance, travel allowance ² |
Fact About The University Of Hohenheim
- Royal Roots: The University of Hohenheim was founded in 1818 as an agricultural school by King William I of Württemberg, making it one of the oldest universities in Germany.
- Campus Architecture: The university’s stunning campus is situated within the beautiful Hohenheim Palace and Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- “Green University”: Hohenheim is renowned for its strong focus on sustainability, environmental protection, and organic farming, earning it the nickname “Green University.”
- Global Leader in Agricultural Research: The university is ranked among the top 10 globally for agricultural sciences, according to the QS World University Rankings.
- Nobel Laureate Connection: Emil von Behring, a Nobel laureate in physiology, was a professor at Hohenheim in the late 19th century.
- International Diversity: Students from over 100 countries make up about 20% of the university’s student body.
- Strong Industry Ties: Hohenheim has partnerships with top companies like Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens, providing students with valuable networking opportunities.
- Innovative Entrepreneurship: The university is home to the Hohenheim Startup Accelerator, supporting students in launching successful startups.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Hohenheim offers unique interdisciplinary programs combining economics, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering.
- Research Powerhouse: The university has secured over €100 million in research funding, focusing on projects like sustainable agriculture, climate change, and food security.
Details For University of Hohenheim DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2025
Scholarship recipients typically have work experience in a public authority, state institution and/or a private company in a developing country, and therefore they will have been engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with an emphasis on development policies relating to technology, economics and/or social impact.
Scholarship recipients typically have work experience in a public authority, state institution and/or a private company in a developing country, and therefore they will have been engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with an emphasis on development policies relating to technology, economics and/or social impact.
Eligibility Criteria For University of Hohenheim DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2025
To be eligible for University of Hohenheim DAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be international students
- Applicants must be citizen of a developing country
- Applicants must have an offer to enrol in M.Sc program at the University.
- Minimum 2 years professional experience post Bachelor’s, prior to the date of applying.
- Academic degrees should be less than 6 years old
- Development-related motivations and intentions
- Must not have resided in Germany for longer than 15 months by the application deadline.
Rewards For University of Hohenheim DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2025
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- Scholarship recipients will have their tuition fees waived for the 2 years of the Agricultural Economics Master’s program,
- They will receive health insurance
- Monthly living stipend,
- Travel costs to Germany and back as well as for research
How To Apply For University of Hohenheim DAAD-EPOS Scholarships 2025
To be considered for University of Hohenheim DAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries, application documents must be emailed to agecon@uni-hohenheim.de.
The University of Hohenheim uses the HohCampus portal for applications. Scholarship applications, submitted by email, can only be considered if there is a corresponding application on HohCampus.