The Railway Engineering Center of Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, after an extensive competition, has secured the World Bank (WB) African Center of Excellence II project grant. Through this support from the WB, the center aspires to become a sustainable regional hub for training and research in Railway Engineering and Management, capable of leading efforts to address priority development challenges and improve lives in South and Eastern Africa.

In addition to this, the center also runs the German government In-country/ In- region scholarship (DAAD). For the 2018/2019 AY around 220 applicants were received in three MSc in Railway Engineering specializations i.e. Civil Infrastructure, Rolling Stock and Traction and Train Control. Among these applicants, 60 are shortlisted for further evaluation to be performed by the scholarship providing organization (DAAD).

During the selection process, the first priority was given to Higher Education instructors. Higher educations in Ethiopia running undergraduate programs in Engineering fields lack Railway Engineering Professionals. Therefore, educating higher education instructors will enhance the capacity of the country to produce more Railway Engineers. The second priority was given to female candidates and candidates from international universities. Hence, it should be clear that grade is not the only selection criteria.

Furthermore, the center will announce other scholarships and candidates are encouraged to apply when announced.

The next step for those shortlisted is:

1.Register online via the DAAD-Portal (if not already registered): https://portal.daad.de
2.Apply online via the DAAD-Portal under the tab “Personal Funding“/ “Application“
Documents to be submitted:
– DAAD application form duly filled (available in the DAAD-Portal)
– Hand signed curriculum vitae (please use the European specimen form at http://europass.cedefop. Europa.eu),         including a list of publications (if applicable).
– Recommendation letter by university teachers
– Letter of admission for the host university/ institution/network
– Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts
– Letter of motivation (if applicable: mentioning the planned research stay in Germany, see “Additional benefits”)
– Copy of the passport

Note that?- the center will issue an admission letter for those shortlisted. You will receive an email containing your admission letter until Monday, March 19, 2018. The deadline for online application on the DAAD portal is March 22, 2018.

1. Short-Listed Applicant For Civil Infrastructure

2. Short-Listed Applicant For Rolling Stock

3. Short-Listed Applicant For Traction & Train Control