The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can grant a limited number of scholarships (6-8) to cover living expenses (service fee is waived for recipients of such grants) for applicants from developing and newly industrialized countries. Applicants are selected by the DAAD in cooperation with HTW Berlin.
Over the course of 18 months, the Master’s degree in International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin prepares students for the responsible and demanding work involved in the context of development. Students gain an in-depth working understanding of the economic and political global context in which developing countries are integrated. The profound theoretical and methodological training provided equips MIDE graduates with a thorough understanding of the socio-economic methods and theories necessary to address urgent problems in developing countries. The wide range of optional courses allows students to shape their professional profiles according to their preferences.
The Typical Scholarship Holder
- Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with an emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic, or social areas.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
- Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor’s) at the time of application.
- His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
Competition for the DAAD scholarship is very intense, they receive about 250 applications for only 6-8 scholarships that can be granted.
Applicants do not have to submit certified hard copies of their university documents (and APS, if required) at the time of the application. The electronic copies submitted will be sufficient to process the application for MIDE and, if applicable, for the DAAD scholarship. Only applicants who receive admission to the program and accept the study place, will be required to submit the certified hard copies of the required university documents with the acceptance of the study place and the signed study contract. Scholarship holders will be expected to arrive in Germany in February to participate in intensive German language training prior to the start of the program.
Location:
GermanyBenefits
- Living expenses (17 months)
- Study and research subsidy
- A subsidy for travel expenses (incl. insurance for accidents & personal liability) to Germany and back home after the completion of the program
- Health insurance
- Preparatory German Language Course (February/ March)
Eligibilities
- Comes from a developing or newly industrialized country.
- Has 2 or more years of professional experience since graduation (at the time of application).
- Must not have graduated longer than 6 years ago.
- And fulfills the MIDE admission requirements.
Applicants with a degree from non-European universities:
- A first university degree with 180 ECTS (or equivalent) with at least 3 classes in Economics.
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree equivalent to 210 ECTS (3.5 or more years of undergraduate studies in Germany) can get unconditional admission.
Applicants with a European undergraduate degree:
- A total of 210 ECTS or the equivalent is required. Applicants with only 180 ECTS are also eligible. However, they are required to either provide at least 6 months of professional employment or training since graduation or obtain the remaining 30 ECTS while studying MIDE.
- A minimum of 15 ECTS are required in Economics.
Proof of English language proficiency:
- TOEFL (Institutional TOEFL is not accepted): paper-based: 580 points; computer-based: 237 points; internet-based: 96 points
- IELTS grade 7.0
- CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), all levels
- CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), all levels
- BEC Higher (Business English Certificate)
- TOEIC 800 points or higher.
- All tests confirming the level of proficiency in English comply with level C 1 or C 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
- As an exception during the COVID-19 pandemic, MIDE will also accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and IELTS Indicator.
Test results must not be older than two years.
Note: Applicants who have obtained their university degree in a country where English is the official language do not have to submit additional proof.
The Institutional/General TOEFL, FCE, BEC Preliminary, and BEC Vantage will NOT be accepted.
Eligible Regions: Developing or newly industrialized countries.Application Process
Should you wish to apply for a DAAD scholarship, please indicate this in your MIDE application form:
- Complete the DAAD application form and the DAAD checklist and attach both documents to the MIDE application form.
- Submit a statement of motivation explaining why you are interested in attending a particular postgraduate course with reference to your current employment. Please further describe your development-related motivation and how you intend to make full use of your scholarship and education by taking on social responsibility later in your career.
(Important: When applying for more than one postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses), you have to submit one motivation letter only.) - Submit proof of at least two years of professional work experience and state your current work situation at the time of application.
- A letter of reference from the employer(s), ideally guaranteeing re-employment after completion of the postgraduate course in Germany.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
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