Ashesi-ETH Master in Mechatronic Engineering Scholarship Program

In order to make sure that the curriculum meets the demands of the regional market, ETH Zurich in Switzerland, Ashesi University in Ghana, and industry partners—all of whom have operations in Africa—collaborated to create it. Ashesi University in Ghana hosts academics from both Ashesi and ETH Zurich to teach the courses. After completing this program, you will have a broad variety of abilities and specialized competencies to pursue a career in this exciting sector.The world-famous ETH Zurich has a vast network throughout African nations and a wealth of expertise, producing highly qualified engineers.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, the university is placed 11th in the entire globe. Founded in 2002, Ashesi Institution is a young, innovative institution. At Ashish, teaching is centered on enhancing technical expertise with moral leadership abilities.

Programme Highlights:

• Fully Funded Educational Programme: Full scholarships covering tuition, academic fees, laptops & equipment, accommodation, health insurance, one trip home each year, and a monthly stipend for other living expenses
• Mentorship: Personal career development, supported by professional experts and guided by an experienced mentor
• Internship: Challenging hands-​on assignments in learning by doing
• Job Offer: Our global-​leading industry partners and other companies in the region provide job opportunities after graduation
• Three-​Year Programme with Two Certificates: Master of Advance Studies (MAS) from ETH Zurich and Master of Science (MSc) from Ashesi University

Benefits:

• On completion, students will receive a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) from ETH Zurich and a Master of Science (MSc) from Ashesi University. There are no diploma substitutes
• No tuition fees
• Full scholarships covering living expenses, travel and other programme costs
• 3-​year duration, 2 certificates
• A $50 application fee applies
• This option is only available if you apply and are selected for an industry scholarship.  There are additional scholarships and fee-​paying options available at Ashesi University.

Application:

Admission Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Mechanical, Process and Mechatronics Engineering
• Second Class Upper or better
• Proficiency in English

Selection Criteria

• Academic Qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Extracurricular Achievements
• Working/Internship Experience
• Demonstration of Motivation

Application Deadline

• Applications for cohort 4 (programme start in 2025) are open until 31 July 2024.

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