Call for Application for Admission PhD Program in 2023/24 Academic Year for African Applicants other than Ethiopians

Duration of the Programs

• The PhD program will have a duration of 4 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.
• Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent 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.
• Applicants are required to take and pass the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) (For detail, 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
• 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,
• A concept note not exceeding 5 pages approved by 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.
• 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/
• Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institutions, organizations,
• Certificate of professional experience if there is any,

Fellowship

• All applicants are required to be sponsored by their respective institutions or by themselves.
• International exchange opportunities for PhD candidates may be provided on a competitive basis

*** Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.