DAAD EPOS Scholarship — SEPT MBA, Leipzig University 2027/28

Critères d'éligibilité

Applicants from DAAD-eligible developing countries with an undergraduate degree of 180 ECTS or more from a reputable university, documented English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 78, IELTS academic 6.0, or an English-medium degree), and a minimum of two years' professional experience in SME promotion and training. DAAD EPOS applicants must also meet the DAAD's own EPOS requirements, including the age of the last degree.

Présentation du programme

## Overview The SEPT MBA at Leipzig University is one of very few master's programmes in the world built specifically around promoting and developing small and medium-sized enterprises. It draws on Germany's Mittelstand model and is aimed at people already working with SMEs in developing and emerging economies. A limited number of DAAD EPOS scholarships are attached to it. ## Level and destination Master of Business Administration, four semesters, taught entirely in English, starting in the winter semester in Leipzig, Germany. ## Eligibility for African applicants * From a DAAD-eligible developing country. * Undergraduate degree of 180 ECTS or more from a reputable university. * English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 78 or higher, IELTS academic 6.0 overall, or a letter confirming your undergraduate degree was taught in English. TOEFL ITP, TOEIC, IELTS General Training and Duolingo are not accepted. * At least two years' professional experience in SME promotion and training. * You must satisfy the DAAD's own EPOS conditions as well as the programme's admission criteria. ## Funding coverage and exclusions Selection is made by a committee drawn from DAAD, the SEPT Competence Center and Leipzig University's International Centre. The DAAD EPOS package provides a monthly living stipend, health insurance and travel costs; check the DAAD EPOS scheme page for the current rates. The programme's pages do not state how tuition is handled for scholarship holders — ask SEPT directly before you count on a fee waiver. ## Deadline **1 October 2026** for DAAD EPOS applicants, for studies beginning October 2027. The window opened on 1 August 2026. Self-financed applicants apply between 1 January and 15 March for an October start the same year — do not use that later date if you want the scholarship. ## How to apply 1. Prepare a signed two-page motivation letter, a Europass CV, certified degree and transcript copies, English-language evidence and proof of work experience. 2. Complete the DAAD EPOS application form and checklist, signed. 3. Submit everything through the SEPT online application platform before 1 October 2026. ## Official links Apply: [SEPT MBA application page](https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/masters-program/application) · Programme detail: [DAAD International Programmes](https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/detail/9746/) **Verified:** 19 September 2026.

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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