Call for Application for Admission MSc and PhD Programs (Regular) in 2023/24 Academic Year for Applicants from Ethiopia

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
The programs are 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 throughout the study is English.
Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. applicants must have a Master’s Degree earned from a college or university of recognized standing with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in ECTS. However, applicants with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.5 will also be given consideration based on their experience and achievement.
• Applicants to the Ph.D. program should provide evidence of capacity for research. This includes a master’s thesis published paper in a reputable journal or other appropriate evidence of capacity to conduct high-quality research.
• First preference will be given to 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.
• Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities are required to obtain their degree/diploma from the FDRE Education and Training Authority (ETA) 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 and for Ph.D. 40 years or less.
• Applicants are required to take and pass 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 the School of Graduate Studies, 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
• copy of the identification card/Passport of the applicant,
• Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
• Applicants wishing to pursue a PhD program should submit a concept note not exceeding 5 pages approved supervisors.
• Applicants for PhD programs should identify at least one PhD supervisor from AAU/Partner institute and include CV of her/his potential supervisor and consent to supervise the applicant’s research work during the study period.
• 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,
• Applicants sponsored by their institutions are required to submit a sponsorship letter from their institution. (The form can be downloaded from http://www.aau.edu.et/documents/registrar/
• Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study leave.
• Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institution, organizations
• Certificate of professional experience if there is any
• Cost-Sharing clearance documents for Ethiopian applicants

Fellowship

• ACEWM will have a modest funding to support MSc and PhD research projects of all applicants.
• ACEWM will cover tuition fees of limited number of Female applicants from Ethiopia on competitive basis.
• All applicants are required to be sponsored by their respective institutions or by themselves.
• International exchange opportunities for PhD candidates will be provided on a competitive basis
• ACEWM will provide support for publication and conference participation for PhD candidates

*** Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.