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Start your application process
step 1 assemble your documents
assemble your application documents according the checklist in the grey frame on below
- please use and tick all the boxes on the checklist in order to achieve a fully complete application. If you have questions refer to the official DAAD-Website. The examples and FAQs provided in the coming weeks under each point might help
remember: Germany is extremly strict with formal criteria: missing documents will lead to the exclusion of your application
The following checklist has been compiled solely to support your application and reflects the best of our knowledge as of August 7, 2025. For official and legally binding information regarding formal requirements, please refer exclusively to the official website of the DAAD.
Checklist
- FAQ, example & more information
- download checklist
- all boxes ticked
- signed
- contains both pages
EPOS application form
- FAQ, example & more information
- download EPOS application form
- place & date
- fully completed
- dates correspond precisely with other documents (CV, certificates of employment, etc.)
Curriculum vitae
- FAQ, example & more information
- europass template
- reverse chronological order
- maximum of 3 pages
- corresponds with information form (step 1) & EPOS application form
- month-accurate dates & precise information
- no unexplained gaps longer than 3 months
- with date of issue
Letter of motivation
- FAQ, example & more information
- maximum of 2 pages
- dated
- If application for more than 1 university:
- detailed reasons for your choice of courses
- with a master's degree in progress or completed:
- detailed reasons for your choice of a second master degree
- Bachelor's degree was obtained more than 6 years ago:
- Specify reason for gap
Letter of recommendation
- FAQ, example & more information
- from current employer
- official letterhead
- dated, stamped, signed
- current date
Certificate(s) of employment
- FAQ, example & more information
- min. 2 years relevant working experience
- all experiences made after bachelor degree
- dated, stamped, signed
- contain a letterhead
- exact duration in the format: „from dd.mm.yyyy to dd.mm.yyyy“
- Employment contracts or appointment letters are not accepted as certificates of employment.
- If possible
- guarantee of re-employment
Proof of English Proficiency
- FAQ, example & more information
- IELTS min. B2 (Band 6)
- or
- TOEFL min. B2 (minimum score: 550 paper based (PBT), 213 computer based (CBT); 80 internet based (iBT) – institutional TOEFL (ITP) is not accepted)
- or
- a Medium of Instruction Certificate (MOI) from your university. Further proof of proficiency may be requested later in the application process.
Academic degree certificate(s)
- FAQ, example & more information
- in English or German
- far above average results (upper third)
- academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old
- If your are from India, China or Vietnam
- APS Certificate
Full transcript(s) of records
- FAQ, example & more information
- certified by the university
- in English or German
- contains grading system
- contains the time period of studies
- contains all courses attended
- contains all grades
- contains degree name
Further relevant documents (optional)
- FAQ, example & more information
- up to three further certificates
- professional expertise
- proof of volunteering
- etc.
step 3 upload your PDF
if you were able to tick all boxes of the checklist in the grey container – please upload your application through the application portal BASIS using the button below
- please remember – your application is not considered if:
- it is incomplete (e.g., the application form or a proof of English language proficiency is missing)
- the formal requirements are not met (e.g., the CV or motivation letter is too long).
- it is submitted before or after the application period.
- it is sent by post or any other means.
- it is not uploaded through the application portal BASIS