Time to Apply for DAAD MIDE Fully Funded Scholarships 2027–2028 at HTW Germany

Students searching for the DAAD MIDE Scholarship 2027–2028 need to know about an important change before applying to HTW Berlin.

The MIDE Master’s programme is accepting applications for April 2027, but the DAAD EPOS scholarship will not be available for this admission cycle.

This means you can still apply for the Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin, but you should not submit the application expecting DAAD to finance your studies.

MIDE April 2027 Intake at a Glance

Can You Apply for MIDE in 2027?

Yes, if you have a qualifying university degree and sufficient previous study in economics.

HTW Berlin requires applicants to have a first university qualification equivalent to at least 180 ECTS credits.

More importantly, your transcript must show meaningful economics preparation.

You need either:

• At least 15 ECTS credits in Economics, or
• For qualifications outside the ECTS system, at least three economics-related university modules.

This is important for applicants whose Bachelor’s degree is not specifically called Economics.

Someone with a degree in development studies, business, finance, public policy, international relations or another social-science subject may still be eligible if the transcript contains enough economics coursework.

Do You Need IELTS for MIDE Scholarship 2027?

Not necessarily. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency, but HTW Berlin states that no additional English-language proof is required if English was the language of instruction for your previous degree.

This can be particularly useful for international applicants who completed an English-medium Bachelor’s programme. Other applicants will need to provide an accepted form of English-language evidence according to the university’s admission rules.

How Will HTW Berlin Rank Your Application?

One of the most useful things about MIDE is that the university tells applicants exactly how admission decisions are weighted.

Your grades therefore carry the greatest individual weight, but the motivation letter accounts for more than one-third of the total assessment. That is good news if your academic record is solid but not perfect: you still have a significant part of the selection process that you can actively influence.

Your Motivation Letter Could Make a Real Difference

MIDE asks for a personally signed and dated motivation letter of no more than two pages.

Do not waste those two pages repeating information already visible in your CV. Instead, explain:

• Why you want to specialise in international and development economics
• How your previous studies prepared you for the programme
• Which economic or development problems interest you
• Why MIDE fits your academic plans
• What career you intend to pursue after graduation

Because the motivation letter represents 35% of the admission assessment, applicants should treat it as a selection document rather than a routine application formality.

What Documents Will You Need?

The April 2027 application is submitted electronically so therefore you can prepare:

• Signed and dated motivation letter
• University degree certificate
• Academic transcript
• CGPA information
• Explanation of your university’s grading system
• Europass-format CV, signed and dated
• Passport copy
• English-language evidence, where required

If your academic documents are not issued in English or German, official translations must also be submitted. There is no need to send certified physical copies when initially applying.

Electronic copies are sufficient at the application stage. Certified documents are requested later from successful applicants who accept their admission offer.

How Much Will MIDE Cost Without the DAAD Scholarship?

This is the part fully funded scholarship seekers need to calculate carefully. The MIDE programme currently costs €2,500 for the entire 18-month programme, plus the applicable semester contribution for each semester.

You will also need to finance normal living expenses in Berlin, including accommodation, food, health insurance and personal costs. Therefore, admission to MIDE for April 2027 should not be described as a fully funded opportunity.

Applicants who cannot finance these expenses independently should first investigate alternative scholarships or consider another DAAD EPOS programme that actually offers funding for the 2027–2028 cycle.

How to Apply for MIDE April 2027?

The application process is relatively straightforward.

First, check that your degree contains the required economics coursework.

Then prepare your academic documents, Europass CV, motivation letter and English-language evidence.

Register through the HTW Berlin application portal, select Summer Semester 2027, and complete the MIDE application.

You do not need to apply through Uni-Assist.

All applications for this intake are processed directly by HTW Berlin.

Why Is MIDE Still Worth Considering?

Losing the DAAD funding option for one admission cycle does not make MIDE a poor Master’s programme.

The degree is specifically built around international and development economics, making it relevant to students interested in development policy, emerging economies, international economic relations and related research or professional careers.

It is also comparatively short at 18 months, and the stated programme fee of €2,500 is considerably different from the high tuition fees charged by many international Master’s programmes.

The problem for scholarship-dependent applicants is not academic value.

It is funding.

If you require a complete package covering your monthly living costs, travel and other expenses, you should compare MIDE with other programmes included in the current DAAD EPOS scholarship portfolio before deciding where to apply.

MIDE Application Deadline for 2027

The last date to apply for the MIDE Master’s programme at HTW Berlin for the April 2027 intake is 30 September 2026. The application window runs from 1 July to 30 September 2026, and successful students will begin the programme on 1 April 2027.

Remember that this deadline applies to MIDE admission without DAAD EPOS funding for this intake.

So, Should You Apply?

Apply if you meet the economics requirements, genuinely want to study International and Development Economics, and have a realistic funding plan outside the DAAD EPOS scholarship.

If you need a 100% fully funded Master’s scholarship, however, MIDE’s April 2027 intake should probably not be your first target.

Instead of abandoning DAAD entirely, look at other EPOS-supported Master’s programmes for 2027–2028 where tuition support, monthly stipend, insurance and other scholarship benefits remain available.

That is the distinction applicants need to make:

MIDE admission is open for 2027. DAAD EPOS funding through MIDE is not.

Not Sure Whether Your Degree Qualifies?

If you are considering MIDE, leave your country, Bachelor’s degree title and the economics courses appearing on your transcript in the comments below.

We can help you judge whether your academic background appears to satisfy MIDE’s economics requirement before you submit the application.