Deadline: December 24 2013

Ghent University provides Master Grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme.

The scholarship consists of an insurance, an allowance of 1000 euro per month, an installation fee of 500€ and a refund of the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€.

Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.

The master scholarships are awarded for the duration of the studies, aiming at the delivery of a Ghent University diploma after max. 2 years of study. The scholarship is paid for the total duration of the studies.

In case of a 2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful completion of the first year (minimum 60 credits)

The scholarship fee consists of:

• Allowance of €1000 per month.
• One-time only installation fee of €500
• Insurance (health, civil liability, repatriation)
• Yearly reimbursement of the tuition fee with a maximum of €80

Which programmes?

• International Master of Science in Rural Development(external link)
• International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering
• Master of Advanced Studies in European Law(external link)(external link)
• Erasmus Mundus: Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation(external link)
• Erasmus Mundus: European Master of Science in Nematology(external link)
• Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology(external link)
• Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis(external link)
• Master of Science in Photonics Science and Engineering(external link)
• Master of Science in Textile Engineering(external link)
• Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering(external link)
• Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering(external link)
• Master of Science in Technology for Integrated Water Management(external link)
• Master of Science in Chemical Engineering(external link)
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering(external link)
• Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering

+ 7 International Course Programmes (ICP)*

• Master of Science in Aquaculture(external link)
• Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation(external link)
• Master of Science in Food Technology(external link)
• Master of Science in Nematology(external link)
• Master of Science in Physical Land Resources(external link)
• Master of Science of Nutrition and Rural Development(external link)
• Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management

Who can apply?

Applicants who already received a Master Grant in the past, are not eligible.

Degree

You have to have a bachelor degree when you submit your application.

Nationality

Master programme:

• Your country is on the Master Grants country list(PDF)?
  You can apply for a master program (not an ICP)

International Course Programmes (ICP):

• Your country is on the VLIR-UOS country list(external link)?
  Please apply for the VLIR-UOS scholarship(external link) instead. You cannot apply for a Master Grant.

• Your country is on the Master Grants country list ICP(PDF)(external link) and not on the VLIR-UOS country(external link) list?
  You can apply for one of the 7 ICP’s.

For More Information and Application Procedure:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Ghent Master Grants for Students from Developing Countries