DAAD In-Country In-Region Masters Scholarships 2027 in Africa

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funds master's degrees at leading African universities through its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme. You study in your own country (In-Country) or in another sub-Saharan African country (In-Region), with full funding from Germany.

Deadline: 12 November 2026, for the 2027 intake. Each university may also have its own admission deadline, so read the programme's call before you apply.

What the scholarship covers

• Tuition fees
• Monthly scholarship (stipend)
• Study and research allowance
• Thesis publishing costs
• In-Region students only (studying outside their home country): travel allowance and health insurance

Funding lasts for the normal length of the master's, usually up to two years. The exact amounts are in each programme's call for applications.

The 13 master's programmes for 2027

Click "Official call" under each programme to read its requirements, documents and contact person.

Burkina Faso

1. MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering

University: International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) Good for: graduates in civil, water, environmental or agricultural engineering. Official call (PDF)

Ghana

2. MPhil in Seed Science and Technology

University: West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana Good for: graduates in agriculture, crop science, plant breeding or botany. Official call (PDF)

3. MPhil in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases

University: West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana Good for: graduates in biology, biochemistry, microbiology or medical laboratory science. Official call (PDF)

4. MPhil in Agricultural Economics

University: University for Development Studies (UDS) Good for: graduates in agricultural economics, economics or agribusiness. Official call (PDF)

Ethiopia

5. Master in Environmental Health

University: Jimma University Good for: graduates in environmental health, public health or environmental science. Official call (PDF)

Kenya

6. MSc in Plant Breeding

University: Chuka University Good for: graduates in agriculture, crop science or plant science. Official call (PDF)

7. Master of Education in Research

University: Moi University Good for: education graduates and teachers interested in research. Official call (PDF)

Rwanda

8. MSc in Electrical Power Systems

University: University of Rwanda Good for: graduates in electrical or electronic engineering. Official call (PDF)

Tanzania

9. MSc in Geomatics

University: Ardhi University Good for: graduates in surveying, geomatics, GIS or geography. Official call (PDF)

Uganda

10. MSc in Climate Change and Disaster Management

University: Busitema University Good for: graduates in environmental science, geography, agriculture or related fields. Official call (PDF)

Malawi

11. MSc in Environmental Health

University: Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) Good for: graduates in environmental health, public health or environmental science. Official call (PDF)

12. MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science

University: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Good for: graduates in fisheries, aquaculture, animal science or biology. Official call (PDF)

13. MSc in Irrigation Engineering

University: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Good for: graduates in agricultural, civil or water engineering. Official call (PDF)

Who can apply

• Graduates from a sub-Saharan African country (your country must be on the DAAD portal's list)
• A strong, relevant bachelor's degree
• You must meet the host university's admission and language requirements
• Preference for applicants planning a career in teaching or research at an African university
• Women, recognised refugees, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups are especially encouraged

How to apply

1. Choose a programme and read its official call (links above).
2. Apply on the DAAD portal before 12 November 2026. If you apply to more than one programme, rank them by preference.
3. Apply separately for admission to the programme at the host university, following the call's instructions.
4. Use a computer. The DAAD portal works only partly on mobile phones.

Also read: DAAD scholarships at the University of Ghana

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme (official)