DAAD Scholarship for Master of Science
in Electrical Power Systems at the University of Rwanda (2027–2028)
The University of Rwanda, through its
College of Science and Technology (CST), is inviting eligible applicants from
Sub-Saharan Africa to apply for the Master of Science in Electrical Power
Systems under the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for the
2027–2028 academic year.
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The scholarship is funded by the German
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It aims to
support postgraduate education and strengthen teaching and research capacity in
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application Period
University admission applications open on 27
October 2026 and close on 10 December 2026.
The separate DAAD scholarship application
must be submitted by 10 November 2026.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree
with at least one of the following:
- Second-Class Upper Division.
- A cumulative average score of at least 70%.
- A GPA of at least 3.25/4.5 (3.5/5).
The degree should be in Electrical
Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering.
Applicants from related fields, including
Mechatronics and Renewable Energy Engineering, may also qualify if they have
sufficient core module credits to pursue a Master’s degree in Electrical Power
Systems.
DAAD Scholarship Eligibility
To qualify for the DAAD scholarship,
applicants must:
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- Be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African
country.
- Not already hold a completed three- or four-year Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent with at least Second-Class Upper Division.
- Have completed their last degree within the six years preceding
the application.
- Demonstrate motivation, commitment and adequate knowledge of
the language of instruction.
- Not have previously received a DAAD Master’s scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers the standard study
period of up to 24 months, with continued funding depending on academic
progress.
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Benefits include:
- Tuition fees.
- Monthly stipend of EUR 300 for In-Country scholars or EUR 400
for In-Region scholars.
- Annual study and research allowance of EUR 460.
- Thesis publishing contribution of EUR 400, paid once upon
completion.
- Travel allowance and health insurance support for In-Region
scholars.
Required Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit:
- An application letter addressed to the Director of the Center
of Postgraduate Studies, including full contact details.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified photocopies of academic transcripts and degree
certificates.
- Two reference letters from senior academic referees.
- An equivalence document for applicants who studied abroad.
How to Apply
Step 1: Apply for University Admission
- Visit the University of Rwanda website: https://www.ur.ac.rw/
- Navigate to Admissions and select Apply for Postgraduate
Studies.
- Complete the application form and submit the required
information.
- After successful submission, a University Reference Number and
PIN will be sent to your email address.
- Select the academic programme and upload all supporting
documents.
- You will receive an email notification after successfully
submitting your application.
All application documents must be submitted
in PDF format. Applicants who fail to provide all required documents cannot
proceed to the next application step.
Step 2: Submit the Separate DAAD
Scholarship Application
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DAAD scholarship applicants must submit a
separate application by 12 November 2026 through:
Important Dates
- University admission applications open: 27 October 2026.
- DAAD scholarship application deadline: 10 November 2026.
- University admission application deadline: 10 December 2026.
Contact Information
For programme-related inquiries, contact:
University of Rwanda – Center for
Postgraduate Studies
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- Contact person: Ms. Mukangoga Christine
- Email: c.mukangoga@ur.ac.rw
- Telephone: +250 788 642 427
For further programme information, contact
Dr. Emmanuel Ufiteyezu at eufiteyezu@ur.ac.rw.
For DAAD inquiries:
- Email: icir.nairobi@daad.de
- Portal support: portal@daad.de
Note: University
admission and DAAD scholarship selection are separate processes. Applicants
must complete both applications if they wish to be considered for the
scholarship.
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