Call for Application for Admission MSc Program (Regular) in 2023/24 Academic Year for African Applicants other than Ethiopians

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) (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 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 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 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)

• 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 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.