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The User Experience Design program provides in-depth academic training with a special focus on Interaction Design, Design, Strategy and Management, Usability Research, Agile Project Management, Multimodal Interactive Systems.
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The Max Planck Internships are open to exceptional Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral students worldwide, as well as exceptional individuals from industry interested in gaining academic research experience in computer science.
The Meta 4.0 Scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme (meta4.0) is now calling ambitious students who want to lead the next wave of digital, clean, and sustainable manufacturing.
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship recipient will receive 16,800 euros each month during the full duration of the programme (max. 24 months). The scholarship will also cover the travel, visa cost and the living allowance.
The Max Planck Internships are offered by participating Max Planck Institutes in Germany and are open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students worldwide. These internships provide selected interns with funding for living costs, housing, and round-trip travel. The internship usually lasts 12 to 14 weeks and is focused on computer science research. Max Planck provides the internship opportunity to gain research experience in computer science.
## DAAD/EPOS Scholarship Description The DAAD/EPOS Scholarship is Germany's flagship development scholarship, funding young professionals from developing countries to pursue specialized master's degrees that drive sustainable change in their home regions. Since 1961, DAAD has supported over 2 million scholars worldwide, creating a powerful network of leaders across government, industry, and civil society in 160+ countries. ### What Makes DAAD/EPOS Unique - Target development-focused master's programmes at top German universities - Join a 60-year legacy of development practitioners and change-makers - Access Germany's world-class research infrastructure and faculty - Return home with specialized skills directly applicable to your field ### What's Covered Monthly stipend (€850-1,200), full health insurance, return airfare, and study allowance. Admin fees covered for most programmes. You join a lifetime alumni network across sectors. ### Application Timeline 2027/28 - **June 15, 2026:** Application period opens - **October 15, 2026:** Applications close - **December 2026 - March 2027:** Programme committee selection + DAAD review - **April 2027:** Final scholarship decisions announced - **October 2027:** Studies begin ### Who Can Apply (MSc Environmental Governance Example) **You qualify if you:** - Hold a bachelor's degree (awarded 2020-2026, upper third of class) - Have 2+ years relevant professional experience (post-bachelor, not academic/teaching) - Are from a DAC developing country - Have lived in Germany for ≤15 months total - Can demonstrate clear development impact goals **Note:** Already have a master's? You'll need strong justification for a second postgraduate degree. ### How to Win a DAAD/EPOS Scholarship **Strong candidates demonstrate:** - Specific, measurable professional achievements in development work - Clear gap between current skills and impact goals - Direct connection between chosen programme and home country needs - Concrete post-study implementation plan with timeline **Common mistakes:** - Vague "I want to help my country" statements - Academic/teaching experience instead of practitioner work - Applying with degree older than 6 years - Missing development-relevance connection - Not addressing why they need THIS specific programme ### Application Checklist (MSc Environmental Governance) 1. Complete Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA) 2. Compile all documents into ONE PDF: - Motivation letter (development-focused) - CV (Europass format) - University transcripts + degree certificate - Language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL or German) - Professional references (sent separately by referees to info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de) - Proof of work experience (2+ years) 3. Email complete PDF to info-meg@unr.uni-freiburg.de 4. Ensure referees send letters directly (not through you) **Pro Tip:** DAAD selects "development practitioners," not just high achievers. Show measurable impact: "I manage watershed restoration covering 8,000 hectares serving 12 villages" beats "I am passionate about environmental conservation." Every sentence should connect your past work, current gap, and future implementation plan.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during semester breaks (90 full days or 180 half days per year).
Student pay rate
€12.82/hour
National minimum wage applies to student workers. Most student jobs pay €13–€16/hour.
Stay after graduation
18 months
Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Stay 18 months after graduation to find a job matching your qualification. No job offer needed to apply.
Path to residency
2 years
Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) possible after 2 years of skilled employment. EU Blue Card holders may qualify after 21 months.
Average graduate salary
€45,000/year
Average starting salary for international graduates. Tech, engineering, and finance roles typically higher.
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