Overview:
+++ please follow the application periods and deadlines +++
application portal is open: June 1st - October 15th for admission to winter term in the following year! (for academic adcceptance without the EPOS scholarship)
candidates who are applying for the double degree with the EPOS scholarship have to do 3 different steps in parallel:
1. application for academic acceptance in the Ain Shams University Cairo info
2. application for academic acceptance in the University Stuttgart info
3. send the EPOS scholarship application documents by email to: epos@iusd.uni-stuttgart.de until
July 29th for the program start in winter term of the following year
(e.g. application 2024 means admission to program start 2025/26)
Step 1:
Prepare all necessary documents in two sets. Scan the documents and save them as PDFs (max. 2 MB file size).
Copies of Qualifications
Please note: Only IELTS (general or academic, min. band 6) or TOEFL (min. score 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 79 internet based) are accepted.
With the exception of proof of English proficiency the copies of these documents need to be officially authenticated / certified and translated into English.
Motivation, professional and academic experiences
5. Portfolio (English, no longer than 6 pages A4, no more than 5 MB)
Please note: your portfolio must show besides a list of projects or a sample of work a description of your previous professional development. You should present student or professional projects relevant for the IUSD course content as a written description and (if available) graphic illustration of selected projects in terms of their content to ensure equal treatment of all applicants, portfolios of more than 6 pages will not be considered.
6. Letter of motivation (English, no longer than 350 words)
Please note: Recommended content for your motivation letter are: Why are you interested in this specific program? What special qualifications and skills did you gain through your previous academic career that are relevant to this program and that you can build on? What specific professional experience do you have that will contribute to the aims of this program? How do you hope to develop your career after receiving the Masters degree? Please indicate why you are interested in the programs contents and its focus on Germany and Arab countries in the MENA region.
Application forms
1. Application form Ain Shams University
Please note: Complete the forms, sign personally, scan and save as PDFs.
Copies of Qualifications
Please note: With the exception of proof of English proficiency the copies of these documents need to be officially authenticated/certified and translated into English. Only IELTS (general or academic, min. band 6) or TOEFL (min. score 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 79 internet based) are accepted.
Motivations, professional and academic experiences
5. Portfolio (English, no longer than 6 pages in A4 Format, no more than 5 MB)
Please note: your portfolio should feature a list of projects or a sample of work (student or professional projects) relevant for the IUSD course content with written description and (if available) graphic illustration of selected projects in terms of their content and your contribution/role in the respective project. To ensure equal treatment of all applicants, portfolios of more than 6 pages will not be considered.
6. Letter of Motivation (English, no longer than 350 words)
Please note: Recommended content for your motivation letter are; Why are you interested in this specific program – its content and its focus? What special qualifications and skills did you gain through your previous academic career that are relevant to this program and that you can build on? What specific professional experience do you have that will contribute to the aims of this program? How do you hope to develop your career after receiving the masters degree? Please indicate why you are interested in the programs contents and its focus on Germany and Arab countries in the MENA region.
Please note: Your letters of recommendation can be academic, professional or, if possible, from a current employer. Letters need to be signed and dated.
8. Curriculum Vitae (using the Europass Specimen Form for the CV)
9. Scanned Copy of your National Passport
STEP 2:
Please apply and upload the two sets of these files via the online application portal C@MPUS of the university Stuttgart AND via the online application portal of the Ain Shams University, in parallel (before the deadline above).
Please note: Kindly proceed according to the 'IUSD-STUTT Application Portal Manual' and the ‘IUSD-ASU Portal Manual’.