Aswan University Scholarships for African Countries
Graduate Programs Admission Guidelines for Spring 2025 – International Admission
Definition of Aswan University
Aswan University was established as a public university upon the issuance of Republican Decree No. 311 in 2012. However, academic activities began much earlier in October 1974 as a branch of Assiut University, starting with the Faculty of Education, followed by the Faculty of Science and others. In 1995, it became a branch of South Valley University until it was officially declared an independent university in 2012.
The university now includes 18 faculties: Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Fisheries Technology, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages), Faculty of Law, Faculty of Physical Education, Faculty of Specific Education, Faculty of Dar Al-Uloom, and Faculty of Archaeology. Additionally, it houses two institutes: the Institute of Nursing and the Institute of African & Nile Basin Countries Research and Studies.
Aswan University’s vision is to become one of the region’s distinguished universities in education, culture, scientific research, and knowledge dissemination. It aims to be recognized globally for its teaching, research, creative activities, and public services, as well as for achieving and renewing education from a global perspective.
Aswan University is located in Aswan City, known as the gateway to Africa in Egypt, and home to many archaeological and tourist attractions that draw visitors from around the world. For more information about Aswan University, please visit: Aswan University Website.
Aswan University is recognized for its commitment to sustainability through various activities and was ranked as one of the top universities in Egypt based on the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Additionally, it has been ranked among the top five universities globally in the THE World University Rankings over the past five years.
Aswan University scholarships for graduate studies for African students
As part of Aswan University’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with various African countries across all fields, and in alignment with the directives of Egypt’s political leadership and Egypt’s Vision 2030 for Sustainable Development, as well as the distinguished position Aswan University has achieved in recent world rankings—being ranked among the top 10 African universities—Aswan University is offering 10 scholarships for Master’s and Ph.D. programs, along with 10 training scholarships for African students at various postgraduate levels.
Fields and specializations of Aswan University Scholarships ( Masters and PhD) for African students
Faculty | Degree | Available No. | Scholarships domain/field | Language of Study for the Scholarship | More info |
Faculty of engineering/ faculty of energy engineering | Master(Msc.)/Doctorate (PhD) | 2 | Study the impact of climate change on civil engineering | English | |
Developing and controlling renewable energy production technology | English | ||||
Critical care nursing-pediatric nursing | English | ||||
Faculty of Nursing | Master(Msc.) | 1 | Critical care nursing-pediatric nursing | English | |
Faculty of Medicine | Master(Msc.)/Doctorate (PhD) | 2 | Malnutrition diseases | English | |
Skin diseases, surgery | English | ||||
Faculty of Science | Master(Msc.)/Doctorate (PhD) | 2 | Manufacture of dyes from neutral raw material for textiles | English | |
Raising the physical and chemical properties of raw materials used in the refractory industry | English | ||||
Industrial wastewater treatment | English | ||||
Faculty of social work | Master(Msc.)/Doctorate (PhD) | 1 | women Support and empowerment | Arabic | |
Community problems and crises and their management | Arabic | ||||
Faculty of education | Master(Msc.)/Doctorate (PhD) | 1 | Curricula and teaching methods | Arabic | |
Psychological health | Arabic | ||||
Institute of African Research and Studies and Nile Basin Countries | Master(Msc.) | 1 | Political science and African Economics | Arabic/English |
Fields and specialties of Aswan University scholarships (training) for African students
Faculty | Training course | Trainees No |
Faculty of Medicine | Clinical specialties, except for cardiothoracic surgery | 5 |
Faculty of Engineering | Testing and Accreditation of PV Systems | 5 |
Admission Requirements:
Condition | Requirements | |
1 | Nationality | • African (Non-Egyptain) |
2 | Educational Background and Records | • M.Sc. Applicants: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), a classification of “Very Good,” or equivalent to the aforementioned criteria. • Ph.D. Applicants: Must have an M.Sc. degree (thesis-based) relevant to their proposed research topic, with a distinguished academic record. The applicant’s academic background should align with the program’s academic requirements (please refer to the academic background tables). |
3 | Language of Study for the Scholarship | |
(English) | Applicants who have completed an academic program where the primary language of instruction is English are not required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. | |
(Arabic) | Applicants who have completed an academic program where the primary language of instruction is Arabic are not required to submit official evidence of Arabic language proficiency. | |
4 | Admission Examination- Personal and Academic Interview: | • Applicants must pass successfully the personal and academic interview • Applicant minimum acceptance percentage of is 60% at the interview Interview (Personal and Academic) • Oral Examination |
5 | Equivalency Certificate and Security Clearance: | According to the regulations set by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education for accepting foreign (non-Egyptian) students, applicants must obtain the following: • An Equivalency Certificate from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities (SCU). • Security clearance from the Ministry of Interior Affairs. Aswan University will apply on behalf of applicants who successfully pass the admission interview and oral examination for both the equivalency certificate and security clearance. However, failure to obtain any of these documents will result in the termination of the application. |
Documents Required for Application
The following documents (SCANNED Copies) should be attached to the Online Application Form. Once the applicant passes the interview, he/ she will be required to submit certified hard copies to Aswan University (certified by the Egyptian embassy):
Research Proposal | The applicant must attach his/her research proposal to the application. The proposal shall be about the research area that he/she chose from the application form. |
Statement of Purpose | A statement of your reasons to join Aswan University |
B.Sc. Certificate and B.Sc. Transcript | The B.Sc. transcript must include the grading system (the scanned copy of the transcript must be both sides front and back) |
B.Sc. Graduation Project | The file shall include the whole project (not a summarized copy) |
M.Sc. Certificate and M.Sc. Transcript | For PhD applicants only |
Summary of M.Sc. | Thesis For PhD applicants only |
M.Sc. Thesis | For PhD applicants only |
Handbook of the university / faculty / institute ….etc. of the certificate for Bachelor degree (and M.Sc. degree for PhD applicants) | It should be stating clearly the conditions of registration, conditions of obtaining the certificate and the scientific content of the study curriculum The part that includes the required information only). It can be obtained from the university website. |
Two academic recommendation letters | Attach two letters of recommendation from professors or ex-advisors in the applicant’s affiliating university/academic institution |
Endorsement Letter | Applicants who apply for this scholarship and currently working as teaching or research assistants must submit an endorsement letter. The endorsement letter states that the applicants shall continue their jobs in their home universities or institutions after completion of their postgraduate programs at Aswan University. It must be an official statement signed and stamped by the affiliated institution |
International TOEFL 70/Academic IELTS 6.0 | Applicants whose native language is English are not required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency |
Personal Data Passport Page | The page containing the applicant’s name and date of birth (Valid for at least two year from the date of application) |
Personal Photograph (Formal Photo) | Attach one personal professional photograph (size 4×6 cm, upper half of body, full-faced, hatless, white background, same as passport photo) taken within the past 6 months. |
Security Application (Aswan University designated form) | Download from Aswan University website |
Certificate of health (Aswan University designated form) | Download from Aswan University website |
Study expenses for incoming students
Medical colleges. | Engineering, Computer and Pharmaceutical Colleges | Colleges of Science and Nursing | For colleges and other institutes. | |
For the first time, draw a handcuff. | US$ 1500 | |||
Annual study expenses (to be exempted) | ||||
6000 $ | 5500 $ | 5000 $ | 4500 $ |
Note:
- All credentials submitted must be in English, or alternatively, an official translation must be attached to the documents originally not issued in English.
- Original documents submitted shall NOT be returned under any circumstances.
Scholarships Terms and Conditions
Aswan University Scholarships for African Countries to develop high quality human resources in the different academic. These scholarships are provided under the cooperation of Aswan university and African countries.
- For Spring 2025 Intake: Around 10 for M.Sc./Ph.D. Scholarship Slots.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants shall be researchers or instructors (or potentially expected to become those) who needs to obtain M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in the different academic fields.
- Applicant must be a holder of nationality of a country in Africa except for Egypt.
- Applicant must have a current home address in an African country. • Applicant must not be serving in the military.
- Applicants should fulfill all of the admission requirements and pass the academic interview and oral examination.
- Applicants who shall continue their jobs in their home universities or institutions after completion of his postgraduate program at Aswan University are preferrable. In this case, Endorsement of the application forms by their home institution is required in order to assure that they would return to home institutions in the future.
Scholarship Coverage:
Aswan University African Countries scholarship is covering tuition fees in addition to required health convering within Aswan University Hospitals.
How to apply?
– Send an email to scolarship@aswu.edu.eg and attached all Documents Required for Application
Process | Due Dates for Spring 2024 Semester | |
1 | Application Submission | start at 20 -11-2024 End at 15-12-2024 |
2 | Primary Screening Announcement | 25-12-2024 |
3 | Interview and exams | Announce Later |
4 | Result announcement | Announce Later |
Scholarship Term:
- The scholarship’s term is the period necessary to complete the degree requirements in Aswan University, which should be two years for the M.Sc. degree in addition to six months of preparatory courses (if necessary) and three years for the Ph.D. degree
- The scholarship’s support is dependent upon the student good standing with Aswan University graduate program in which he/she is registered. An evaluation progress report will be sent semi-annually to the sponsor reporting about the student’s study level, including the student’s transcript, academic advisor report, and the updated student research situation.