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EPOS-scholarship option for IUSD Double Degree program 

The DAAD offers a limited number of full scholarships for students from a wide range of countries (see DAC-List) studying in the IUSD Double Degree program. The scholarships are provided through the EPOS program and cover the entire duration of the course (including travel costs to both countries). EPOS scholarships are only available for the Double Degree program studying the first year in  Stuttgart, and second year in Cairo. Please note:

- Applying for the EPOS scholarship requires at least two years of  program related professional working experience.

- You need to check your eligibility individually on www.daad.de (search EPOS post graduate program)

EPOS application

If you would like to apply for the EPOS scholarship, you would have to submit your academic application and documents at BOTH universities through the online portals AND submit the EPOS application and documents until July 29th to the epos email address: epos@iusd.uni-stuttgart.de, attaching  the following separate documents:

1. DAAD application form

2. Curriculum Vitae (using the Europass Specimen Form for the CV) 

3. Two Recommendation letters at least (one academic and one professional)

Please note: 

Academic Letter/-s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and official stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)

Professional Letter/-s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and official stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope). The letters should proof a work experience for the past two years.

Certificate(s) of employment from the employer in the home country and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon returning home

4. Application form EPOS-funded Double Degree download form

Please note: You need both registration numbers of both universities to fill out the form.

 

Erasmus+ Student Exchange

IUSD Students enrolled at University  of Stuttgart and Ain Shams Univerisyt have the opportunity to benefit from Erasmus+ programme to travel for a One-Semester Exchange at the other university  during their third semester. Students will be offered travel allowance and monthly stipend for a period up to 6 months. For more information, please contact IUSD office  

External Scholarships for IUSD Stuttgart or IUSD Cairo

Students from previous intakes have received scholarships from different donors. There are various individual scholarship possibilities available through German and international institutions as well as institutions in the home countries of applicants. Further information can be found in the; DAAD Scholarship Database International Scholarships International Education Financial Aid Scholarship Positions Study Portal supported by the European Commission Citadel Capital Foundation

1 IUSD-ASU Cairo 

Study fees

  1. For International Students:

Starting the academic year 2020-2021, The Study fees of IUSD-Cairo are set at 5500 Euros for each academic year**.

These Fees incl. administration fees, course offerings, access to lab equipment, computer systems & libraries, and facility upkeep.

Each student has the choice to either pay the Study fees at the beginning of the 1st and 2nd academic year in full or pay half the fees of  an academic year at beginning of each of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters.

* The fees sums are subject to Annual Revision through the IUSD-ASU steering committee board.

** Applicable only for the tenth intake of the IUSD programme starting study in the Winter of 2020.

Monthly living costs in Cairo

  • Accommodation room rent 140,-€ - 300,-€
  • Living expenses 50,-€ - 130,-€
  • Mobile phone 10€
  • Public health insurance 65€
  • Public transportation 15€
  • Taxi transportation 110€

  1. For Egyptian Students:

The Study fees of IUSD-Cairo for Egyptian students are calculated based on the number of Credit Hours (CH) the student register in the beginning of each semester.
Starting the academic year 2023-2024, the value of one CH is set to 1334 EGP.
These fees cover course offerings, access to lab equipment, computer systems & libraries, and facility upkeep.
Also, there is an Administrative fee of 1100 EGP/Semester.
* The value of the CH is subjected to Annual Revision through the IUSD-ASU steering committee board
The average fees per semester is 16,000-18,000 EGP (varies based on the number of CH for each semester)  

Excursion fees

Excursion fees during your time at ASU are approximately 250€ each semester. The fees cover mandatory field trips, conference participation, transport, accommodation, and entrance fees.

2 IUSD Stuttgart 

Study fees

After the decision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts BW in may 2017, University of Stuttgart has to raise study fees for non EU members. The University will charge non EU students with 1500 Euro per semester. Please find detailed information about the regulations and exemptions on the official website of the ministry.

Registration fees

Registration fees for the University of Stuttgart are presently 166,50€ each semester. (Incl. administration, library, language courses, etc.). Each student has to pay University of Stuttgart fees at the beginning of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester.

Excursion fees

Excursion fees during your time at USTUTT are approximately 250€ each semester. The fees cover mandatory field trips, conference participation, transport, accommodation, and entrance fees.

Monthly living costs in Stuttgart

  • Accommodation student dormitory 250€ - 300€
  • Accommodation room rent 300€ - 550€
  • Living expenses 225€ - 350€
  • Mobile phone 30€
  • Public health insurance 80€
  • Public transportation 30€
  • For further info follow Uni Stuttgart website

3  IUSD Double Degree (Stuttgart and Cairo)

Study fees

@ University of Stuttgart, After the decision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts BW in may 2017, University of Stuttgart has to raise study fees for non EU members. The University will charge non EU students with 1500 Euro per semester. Please find detailed information about the regulations and exemptions on the official website of the ministry.

While University Stuttgart will raise study fees for non EU students, EPOS scholarship holders will be exempted from this.

@ Ain Shams University, The Study fees of IUSD-Cairo are set at 5500 Euros for each academic year.*

These Fees incl. administration fees, course offerings, access to lab equipment, computer systems & libraries, and facility upkeep.

* The fees sums are subject to Annual Revision through the IUSD-ASU steering committee board.

Study fees for Ain Shams University for the EPOS scholarship holders are covered by DAAD.

Each student has to pay University of Stuttgart fees at the beginning of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester and Ain Shams University fees at the beginning of the 1st and 2nd year.

Registration fees

Registration fees for the University of Stuttgart are about 170 € each semester (will be indicated by administration, incl. administration, library, etc.).  

Excursion fees

Excursion fees during your time at USTUTT and ASU are approximately 250€ each semester. The fees cover mandatory field trips, conference participation, transport, accommodation, and entrance fees.

Monthly living costs in Stuttgart

  • Accommodation student dormitory 250€ - 300€
  • Accommodation room rent 300€ - 550€
  • Living expenses 225€ - 350€
  • Mobile phone 30€
  • Public health insurance 80€
  • Public transportation 30€

For further info follow Uni Stuttgart website

Monthly living costs in Cairo

  • Accommodation room rent 140,-€ - 300,-€
  • Living expenses 50,-€ - 130,-€
  • Mobile phone 10€
  • Public health insurance 65€
  • Public transportation 15€
  • Taxi transportation 110€

 

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