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.

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:

• 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.

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:

1. An application letter addressed to the Director of the Center of Postgraduate Studies, including full contact details.
2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Certified photocopies of academic transcripts and degree certificates.
4. Two reference letters from senior academic referees.
5. An equivalence document for applicants who studied abroad.

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply for University Admission

1. Visit the University of Rwanda website: https://www.ur.ac.rw/
2. Navigate to Admissions and select Apply for Postgraduate Studies.
3. Complete the application form and submit the required information.
4. After successful submission, a University Reference Number and PIN will be sent to your email address.
5. Select the academic programme and upload all supporting documents.
6. 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

DAAD scholarship applicants must submit a separate application by 12 November 2026 through:

https://portal.minedaad.de/sites/personal/funding/PBFApplicationStart?fundingProgramInstance=57883917

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

• 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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