Call for Application for Africans other than Ethiopia (MSC) 2021-2022
ACEWM has established partnerships with different universities nationally, regionally and internationally to collaborate in capacity building, faculty and student exchanges, research, and internships. ACEWM engages high caliber and renowned professionals in the field of water management from different disciplines.
For the academic year of 2021/22, ACEWM calls for outstanding scholars to apply in its MSc program in the following tracks.
| Programs | Tracks | Academic Requirements |
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MSc |
Water Quality Management |
BSc. degree in chemistry, biology, geology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science or environ- mental engineering from a recognized university. |
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Water Supply and |
BSc. degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or water supply engineering or other related areas of engineering from a recognized university. |
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Aquatic Ecosystems Management |
BSc. degree in fisheries, biology, animal Sciences or other related areas from a recognized university. |
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Water and Wastewater |
BSc degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry or other related areas of engineering from a recognized university. |
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Hydrology and Water |
BSc. degree in water resources, hydrogeology, geology, geography, civil engineering, hydraulic engineering or environ- mental engineering from 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 conference and technology enhanced learning approach. The language of instruction throughout the study is English.
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants’ undergraduate Cumulative GPA must not be less than 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 (Academic documents authentication by relevant office is mandatory during admission).
- Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English language and provide proof of
- The age limit at the time of application for 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 fulltime research in
- A personal statement/motivation letter describing the candidate’s interest to join the program not exceeding 500 words,
- Applicants sponsored by their institutions are required to submit a sponsorship letter from their (The form can be downloaded from Registrar
- Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study
- Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institution, organizations,
- Certificate of professional experience if there is any,
Fellowship for Regional Students
- ACEWM will provide a limited number full scholarship 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 research projects of all
- ACEWM encourages applicants with their own funding.
Private applicants
- There will be limited space for private 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 – Call for Application for Africans other than Ethiopia (MSC) 2021-2022
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: 13 August 2021
