Summary
- Award Country: Germany
- Study: Masters Degree
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
- Deadline: August (Annually)
Applications are now open for the DAAD Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE) Scholarship 2025. This scholarship program in Germany is fully funded and is available to international students who want to pursue a master’s degree at HTW Berlin University.
HTW Berlin, the largest university of applied sciences in Berlin, offers an 18-month full-time Master’s degree program in “International and Development Economics” (MIDE). This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the economic challenges facing developing and transitional countries.
The program is taught entirely in English and is open to students from developing and transitional countries, as well as those from Germany and other developed countries who have a special interest in global economic affairs and development.
The curriculum is carefully crafted to prepare students for careers in areas related to international economics and development. The program covers a wide range of topics, including trade, finance, economic policy, and sustainable development.
As a beneficiary, students will have the opportunity to engage with real-world economic challenges and gain practical skills that will be valuable in their future careers.
Financial Benefits
The DAAD MIDE Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, including:
- A monthly stipend of €934.
- Monthly allowance for accompanying family members (under certain circumstances).
- Payments for health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
- Travel allowance (if not covered by the home country or other funding).
- Monthly rent subsidy (under certain circumstances).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a first university degree with 180 ECTS (or equivalent).
- Have at least two years of professional experience since graduation (and graduated within the last six years).
- Have at least 15 ECTS in Economics (3 modules for international applicants).
- Provide proof of English language proficiency.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Letter of Motivation
- Transcript of Records and Degree Certificate(s)
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate
- Explanation of the Grading System
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of Passport
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the program is September each year. However, for applications with a DAAD scholarship, the deadline is in August. The program starts in April of the each applicable year.
How to apply
To apply for the DAAD MIDE Scholarship, all applicants are required to submit their applications through the online portal. For detailed information and specific application procedures, please visit the official source of the DAAD MIDE Scholarship.
