Call for Application for Admission to MSc Program in Water Management (2022/2023 A/Y) For African Students other than Ethiopia

Program	Tracks	Academic Requirements
MSc	Water Quality Management	BSc. degree in chemistry, biology, geology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science or environmental engineering from a recognized university.
	Water Supply and Sanitation	BSc. degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or water supply engineering or other related areas of engineering from a recognized university.
	Aquatic Ecosystems Management	BSc. degree in fisheries, biology, animal Sciences or other related areas from a recognized university.
	Water and Wastewater Technology	BSc degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, chemistry or other related areas of engineering from a recognized university.
	Hydrology and Water Resources	BSc. degree in water resources, hydrogeology, geology, geography, civil engineering, hydraulic engineering or environmental engineering from a recognized university.

Duration of the Programs
The MSc program will have a duration of 2 years.
Mode of Delivery
The program is a full-time study and teaching takes place through lectures, seminars, and field-based studies. In addition, teaching may be conducted through video conferences and technology-enhanced learning approaches. The language of instruction through out the study is English.
Eligibility Criteria

All applicants’ undergraduate Cumulative GPA must not be less than 2.75 for males and not less than 2.50 for females on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities(other than Ethiopia) are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent from the Ethiopian Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency(HERQA)before admission.(Academic documents authentication by the relevant office is mandatory during admission
Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language and provide proof of proficiency.
The age limit at the time of application for M.Sc. applicants is 30 years or less.
Applicants are required to take and pass the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) (http://www.aau.edu.et/blog/announcement-_-graduate-admission-test-gat/)
Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by the School of Graduate Studies, Addis Ababa University(www.aau.edu.et)

Application Requirements and Procedures (Submit all documents compiled in one pdf file)

A cover page containing applicant’s full name as it appears on applicant’s ID/Passport, full contact details including residential and postal address, email and telephone number(s),
A copy of ID/Passport,
Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
Authenticated copies of previous degrees and official transcripts from previous university/college,
Applicants should be willing to undertake their full-time research in Ethiopia.
A personal statement/motivation letter describing the candidate’s interest to join the program not exceeding 500 words,
Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study leave.
Certificate of professional experience if there is any,
Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institutions, organizations,
Certificate of professional experience if there is any,

Fellowship

ACEWM will provide a limited number full scholarships for competent applicants: A monthly stipend of 500 USD(Equivalent amount paid in ETB).The stipend includes accommodation.
ACEWM will have a modest funding to support the research projects of all applicants.
ACEWM encourages applicants with their own funding.

Private applicants
There will be limited space for private applicants. Private applicants are expected to cover all costs of their study and should provide evidence indicating their financial capacity to complete their study smoothly on time.
*** Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Using the Online Application Form Register Here

An electronic copy of the application documents in English and in a single PDF document shall be submitted to both of the following contacts:
To: Mr. Netsanet Assefa, Student Affairs Officer, ACEWM, E-mail: netsanet.assefa@aau.edu.et
Dr. Beteley Tekola, Deputy Head, ACEWM, Email: acewm.dhead@aau.edu.et
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their emails.

Application Deadline: 10 June 2022