Master of Arts in Development Management (MADM) – Ruhr University Bochum – Fully/Partially Funded by DAAD-EPOS

By: Ruhr University Bochum - RUBLast update: 7/14/2025

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Deadline 2025-09-30

(Available)

Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required

Age

22 - 60

Gender

Both

Opportunity criteria

Opportunity FieldPsychology and Sociology, Law, Human Rights and Gender , Political Sciences and Economy

Job locationGermany

DegreeMaster

Needed documentsCV, Motivation Letter, Degree Certificate, Copy of Passport, passport sized photo of applicant, Language Certificate, Experience certificate, Application form

Opportunity description

Ruhr University Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, offering internationally recognized postgraduate programs in collaboration with global development institutions. Since 2000, it has hosted the MADM program with support from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The MADM is a full-time, 18-month Master’s program taught in English. It targets professionals from around the world with relevant academic and practical backgrounds in development, aiming to qualify them for careers in planning, managing, and evaluating development programs and projects. The program is part of DAAD’s Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) funding scheme.

Field of Study

Development Management, with a focus on economics, public policy, social sciences, and empirical research methods.

Eligible Specializations

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or closely related) fields:

Political Science
Economics
Geography
Law
Social Sciences
Fields related to development program planning and evaluation

Application Deadlines

For DAAD-EPOS Scholarship Applicants:
Deadline: 30 September 2025
For Self-Funded or Other Scholarship Applicants:
Deadline: 31 December 2025

Benefits

Full or partial tuition coverage
Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
Health insurance
International travel allowance
Mandatory German language preparatory course (for DAAD-EPOS recipients)
Internship placement and field research opportunities
Additional financial support for field research (via the PROMOS program)

Eligibility criteria

A Bachelor’s degree with at least "Second Class Upper" or equivalent
Minimum two years of professional experience in a development-related field (required for DAAD-EPOS applicants)
Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL iBT (minimum 79–80) or IELTS (minimum 6.0)
Required documents: motivation letter, detailed CV, academic transcripts, work experience certificates, two letters of recommendation (academic and professional)
DAAD-EPOS applicants must submit a current employment certificate (preferably with a reintegration guarantee)