DAAD Scholarships at the University of Ghana 2027 for African Students

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funds master's degrees at top African universities through its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme. For the 2027 intake, two programmes at the University of Ghana are open to graduates from across sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria.

Deadline: 12 November 2026. The University of Ghana's own admission deadline may be earlier, so check the programme's call.

Programmes at the University of Ghana

1. MPhil in Seed Science and Technology: WACCI

Offered by the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI). Ideal for graduates in agriculture, crop science, plant breeding or related fields.

2. MPhil in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases: WACCBIP

Offered by the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP). Ideal for graduates in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, medical laboratory science or related fields.

Bonus: another Ghana option

MPhil in Agricultural Economics at the University for Development Studies (UDS), also funded by DAAD this year.

What the scholarship covers

• Tuition fees
• Monthly scholarship (stipend)
• Study and research allowance
• Thesis publishing costs
• For In-Region students (studying outside their home country, for example Nigerians in Ghana): 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 official call.

Who can apply

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

How to apply

1. Choose your programme (WACCI or WACCBIP) and read its official DAAD call for applications.
2. Apply on the DAAD portal before 12 November 2026. If you apply for more than one DAAD programme, rank them in order of preference.
3. Separately apply for admission to the programme at the University of Ghana, following its instructions.
4. Use a computer. The DAAD portal works only partly on mobile phones.

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