Programs	Tracks	Academic Requirements
PhD	One Health	Master of Science Degree (MSc) or equivalent in any of the Health Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, environmental sciences, water technology, urban design, housing, urban planning environmental planning construction technology, Biomedical engineering, chemical and environmental engineering, and related fields from a recognized institution.

Duration of the Programs

• The PhD program will have a duration of 4 years and the MSc program will have a duration of 2 years.

Mode of Delivery

• Both programs are delivered on full-time bases, and the teaching methodology will be through lectures, seminars, field-based studies, video conferences and technology-enhanced learning approaches. The medium of instruction throughout the study is English.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. applicants must have a Master’s Degree earned from a recognized college or university with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale orequivalent in ECTS. However, applicants with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.5 will also be considered based on their experience and achievement. (Applicants whose undergraduate Cumulative GPA is not less than 2.75 for males and not less than 2.50 for females on a 4.0 scale is a plus)
• Applicants to the Ph.D. program should provide for research experience with high caliber skills in research. This includes a scientific paper/semanating from an MSc thesis work published in a reputable journal or otherevidence demonstrating the capacity to conduct high-quality research.
• Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent from the FDRE Education andTraining Authority (ETA) before admission. (Academic documents authentication by the relevant office is mandatory for admission).
• The age limit at the time of application for Ph.D. 45 years or less.
• Applicants are required to take and pass entrance examination (written and/or oral)

General Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent from the FDRE Education andTraining Authority (ETA) before admission. (Academic documents authentication by the relevant office is mandatory for admission).
• Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language and provide proof of proficiency.
• Applicants are required to take and pass entrance examination (written and oral), and the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) (For details, please check on Telegram: t.me/aauGAT)
• Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by Addis Ababa University

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

• A cover page containing the applicant’s full name as it appears on the applicant’s ID/Passport, full contact details including residential and postal address, email and telephone number (s), and intended field of study
• A copy of the identification card/Passport of the applicant,
• Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
• Authenticated copies of previous degrees and official transcripts from previous university/college,
• Applicants wishing to pursue a PhD program should submit a concept note not exceeding 5 pages along with the application documents
• Applicants for PhD programs 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,
• Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institution, organizations,
• Applicants sponsored by their institutions are required to submit a sponsorship letter from their institution
• Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study leave.

Fellowship

• Cost-Sharing clearance documents for Ethiopian applicants are required.
• Certificate of professional experience if any is a plus

Fellowship
The Urban-Suburban Project funded by NORAD through the NORHEDII Program and coordinated by the ACEWM, will providelimited financial support for living expenses and research for those who successfully joined the MSc in One Health and the PhD in One health programs.
*** Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply Using our online Application Form: Using AAU portal: An electronic copy of the application documents in English and in a single PDF document shall also be submitted to the following contacts: Mr. Netsanet Assefa, Student Affairs Officer, ACEWM, E-mail: netsanet.assefa@aau.edu.et and CCed: deancvma@aau.edu.et Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their emails. Application Deadline: 25 August 2023