EPOS scholarship option for IUSD Double Degree program
The DAAD offers a limited number of full scholarships for students from a wide range of countries (see DAC-List) studying in the Double Degree Program.
The scholarships are provided through the EPOS program and cover the entire duration of the course (including travel costs to both countries). EPOS scholarships are only available for the Double Degree Program, studying the first year in Stuttgart, and second year Cairo.
major requirements:
- Applying for the EPOS scholarship requires at least two years of program related professional working experience after your bachelor degree.
- You need to check your eligibility individually on the DAAD website - EPOS scholarship.
EPOS application
If you would like to apply for the EPOS scholarship, you would have to submit your academic application and documents at BOTH universities through the online portals AND submit the EPOS application and documents until the indicated deadline to the epos email address: epos[at]iusd.uni-stuttgart.de
Please find the list of application documents and application requirements at the DAAD website - EPOS scholarship
IMPORTANT:
The complete application has to be submitted in English to be considered.
Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
If applying to more than one course, please list courses in order of priority in the DAAD application forms and do not change these priorities in the respective application.
When applying for more than one postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses), you have to submit one motivation letter explaining why you are applying for these specific courses and why you chose that priority.
Application and Selection Procedure for the EPOS scholarship:
Step 1: You send your complete application directly to : epos(at)iusd.uni-stuttgart.de.
Step 2: The joint selection committee of IUSD Ain Shams University and IUSD University Stuttgart suggests potential candidates to the DAAD for the EPOS scholarship.
Step 3: The suggested candidates will be contacted by DAAD to upload their complete application to the DAAD Portal.
Step 4: The selection process will be finalized, and the suggested candidates will be informed accordingly.
!!! Make sure that you have a copy of each document of your application ready, as those documents (as PDF files) have to be uploaded to the DAAD Portal in case you are suggested for a DAAD scholarship!
IMPORTANT:
Additional to the academic application at both Universities and the EPOS scholarship application documents, send us the form "EPOS-funded Double Degree" download application form by email to epos(at)iusd.uni-stuttgart.de
Please note: You need both registration numbers of both universities to fill out the form.
This document is NOT the application for the scholarship.
It is just to identify your applications in the two different systems of Ain Shams University and University of Stuttgart.
Scholarships for IUSD Stuttgart or IUSD Cairo
Unfortunately, neither the University of Stuttgart nor the IUSD program can award scholarships directly. Students from previous cohorts have received scholarships from various funders. There are various individual scholarship opportunities through German and international institutions as well as through institutions in the applicants' home countries.
You may wish to apply for a DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarship. This must be done approximately one year before you begin your studies in Germany through the German Embassy in your home country. Please check the homepage of the DAAD for first information.
Please check carefully whether you meet the criteria of eligibility before you file an application.
Furthermore, the Office of International Affairs of the University of Stuttgart has gathered some information on living expenses and how to find funding for studies: read more here
>> funding sources
We have compiled a list of organizations, foundations, and other funders that may have funding opportunities that are right for you.
Please note: these are links to external websites, we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
All organisations listed have their specific agenda and source of income.
Make sure that you evaluate the organization you would like to apply for thoroughly and identify with their values.
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Erasmus+ Student Exchange
IUSD Students enrolled at University of Stuttgart and Ain Shams University have the opportunity to benefit from Erasmus+ programme to travel for a One-Semester Exchange at the other university during their third semester. Students will be offered travel allowance and monthly stipend for a period up to 6 months. For more information, please contact IUSD office
Tuition Fees and Administration Fees
Please note: University Stuttgart will raise study fees for non EU students. EPOS scholarship holders will be exempted from this!
Tuition fees
@ University of Stuttgart, After the decision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts BW in may 2017, University of Stuttgart has to raise study fees for non EU members. The University will charge non EU students with 1500 Euro per semester. Please find detailed information about the regulations and exemptions on the official website of the ministry.
While University Stuttgart will raise study fees for non EU students, EPOS scholarship holders will be exempted from this.
@ Ain Shams University, The Study fees of IUSD-Cairo are set at 5500 Euros for each academic year.*
These Fees incl. administration fees, course offerings, access to lab equipment, computer systems & libraries, and facility upkeep.
* The fees sums are subject to Annual Revision through the IUSD-ASU steering committee board.
Tuition fees for Ain Shams University for the EPOS scholarship holders are covered by DAAD.
Each student has to pay University of Stuttgart fees at the beginning of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester and Ain Shams University fees at the beginning of the 1st and 2nd year.
Registration fees
Registration fees for the University of Stuttgart are about 200 € each semester (will be indicated by administration, incl. administration, library, etc.).
Excursion fees
Excursion fees during your time at USTUTT and ASU are approximately 250€ each semester. The fees cover mandatory field trips, conference participation, transport, accommodation, and entrance fees.
Monthly living costs in Stuttgart
- Accommodation student dormitory 250€ – 300€
- Accommodation room rent 300€ – 550€
- Living expenses 225€ – 350€
- Mobile phone 30€
- Public health insurance 80€
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Public transportation 30€
For further info follow Uni Stuttgart website
Monthly living costs in Cairo
- Accommodation room rent 140,-€ – 300,-€
- Living expenses 50,-€ – 130,-€
- Mobile phone 10€
- Public health insurance 65€
- Public transportation 15€
- Taxi transportation 110€
1. For international students:
For the academic year 2019-2020, The Study fees of IUSD-Cairo are set at 5000 Euros for each academic year*.
For the academic year 2020-2021, The Study fees of IUSD-Cairo are set at 5000 Euros for each academic year**.
These Fees incl. administration fees, course offerings, access to lab equipment, computer systems & libraries, and facility upkeep.
Each student has the choice to either pay the Study fees at the beginning of the 1st and 2nd academic year in full or pay half the fees of an academic year at beginning of each of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters.
* The fees sums are subject to Annual Revision through the IUSD-ASU steering committee board.
** Applicable only for the tenth intake of the IUSD programme starting study in the Winter of 2020.
Monthly living costs in Cairo
Accommodation room rent 140,-€ - 300,-€
Living expenses 50,-€ - 130,-€
Mobile phone 10€
Public health insurance 65€
Public transportation 15€
Taxi transportation 110€
2. For Egyptian students:
Excursion fees
Excursion fees during your time at ASU are approximately 250€ each semester. The fees cover mandatory field trips, conference participation, transport, accommodation, and entrance fees.
Study fees
After the decision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts Baden-Württemberg in May 2017, University of Stuttgart has to raise its study fees for non EU members. The University will charge non EU students with 1500,- Euro per semester. Please find detailed information about the regulations and exemptions on the official website of the ministry.
As IUSD is a DAAD funded EPOS program (development-related postgraduate course), students from least developed countries and ACP countries are exempt from tuition fees.
You can check if your country belongs to one of the categories on the following websites:
website of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States ACP
Registration fees
Registration fees for the University of Stuttgart are about 200 € each semester. (Incl. administration, library, language courses, etc.), please find the latest updates here. Each student has to pay University of Stuttgart fees at the beginning of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester.
Excursion fees
Excursion fees during your time at USTUTT are approximately 250€ each semester. The fees cover mandatory field trips, conference participation, transport, accommodation, and entrance fees.
Monthly living costs in Stuttgart
Accommodation student dormitory 250€ - 300€
Accommodation room rent 300€ - 550€
Living expenses 225€ - 350€
Mobile phone 30€
Public health insurance 80€
Public transportation 30€
For further info follow Uni Stuttgart website