DAAD Master’s in International and Development Economics Scholarships

🌍 About the Program

Unlock global opportunities with the Master’s in International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin! This 18-month program prepares students for responsible and demanding roles in the field of development economics.

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 15, 2025
• Application Deadline:
  • 31 August 2025 (with DAAD scholarship)
  • 30 September 2025 (without scholarship)
• Category:
  • Master’s
  • Postgraduate
• Location: Germany
• Sponsor Organization: The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

🎁 Benefits

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers scholarships to students from developing countries, covering:

• Tuition fees
• Living expenses
• Travel costs
• Health insurance

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• Hold a first university degree with 180 ECTS (or an equivalent qualification).
• Have a minimum of 15 ECTS credits in Economics. For applicants outside the ECTS system, at least three Economics-related modules are required.
• Provide proof of English proficiency. If English was the language of instruction for your previous degree, no further proof is required.

Requirements for DAAD Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be from a developing country.
• Have at least two years of professional experience since graduation.

📝 Application Process

Steps to Apply

1. Check Your Eligibility
   Review the admission requirements to ensure you meet the academic and language criteria.

2. Prepare Your Documents
   Gather all required documents, including:

   • Transcripts
   • CV
   • Motivation letter
   • Proof of English proficiency

3. Submit the Online Application
   Complete and submit the online form during the application period (July–September). Note: Applications are handled by HTW Berlin, and Uni-Assist is not required.

Required Documents

Applicants must attach the following electronic documents:

• Letter of Motivation
  • Maximum two pages, personally signed and dated, explaining your motivation for applying and your academic and career goals.
• Transcript of Records and Degree Certificate(s)
  • Include your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). If not in English or German, provide official translations.
• Grading System Explanation
  • Indicate the highest possible grade and the minimum passing grade at your university.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • In Europass format, signed and dated.
• Copy of Passport.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Scholarship Application

To apply for the DAAD scholarship:

• Complete the relevant section in the MIDE application form.
• Submit additional required documents.
• Both the MIDE and DAAD applications will be processed by HTW Berlin.

📊 Selection Criteria

Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:

• Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 40%
• Number of Economics Courses Taken: 25%
• Letter of Motivation: 35%

📅 Application Deadlines

• 31 August 2025 (with DAAD scholarship)
• 30 September 2025 (without scholarship)

For more details, visit the official DAAD MIDE page.

Good luck with your application! 🌟

• Scholarships to students from developing countries.