Ghent University offers Master Grants for International Students

Scholarship Overview

• During its meeting of 23 May 2001, the Board of Directors decided that special measures would be taken to provide postgraduate scholarships to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University.
• In view of the changes in the Flemish Higher Education System the information in the call for applications has been adjusted at the Executive Committee meeting of 9 November 2006. Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.

Host School(s)

• Ghent University

Field(s) of Study

A.     Eligible Master Grants programmes 2013-2014

• International Master of Science in Rural Development
• International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering
• Master of Advanced Studies in European Law
• Erasmus Mundus: Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
• Erasmus Mundus: European Master of Science in Nematology
• Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis
• Master of Science in Photonics Science and Engineering
• Master of Science in Textile Engineering
• Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering
• Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
• Master of Science in Technology for Integrated Water Management
• Master of Science in Aquaculture
• Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation
• Master of Science in Food Technology

B.     + 7 International Course Programmes (ICP)

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

 What does the scholarship cover?

• Allowance of €1000 per month and the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€.
• One –time installation fee of 500€. In case of increased tuition fee for the master’s programme, Ghent University will only reimburse the refundable part.

 How many scholarships are given?

• 10 scholarships

Which countries are targeted?

• Developing countries

Am I Eligible to Apply?

Degree- Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application.

Nationality

• If you are a new student applying for an ICP: Master Grants country list ICP
• If you are a new student applying for an ICP and your country is on the VLIR-UOS country list, please apply for the VLIR-UOS scholarship instead. You cannot apply for a Master Grant.
• If you are a student applying for an ICP, but already in your first master: Master Grants country list Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income.
• If you are an applicant for another programme than the ICP’s, you must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list. Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income.

Language and proficiency- The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language. Click here to see the requirements

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

How to I Apply – Next Steps

A.     New Students for the following programmes:

• Master of Science in Technology for Integrated Water Management
• Master of Advanced Studies in European Law
• Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis
• Master of Science in Photonics Science and Engineering
• Master of Science in Textile Engineering
• Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering
• Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

1. Send an e-mail to admission@UGent.be with the following information:

• Title of your e-mail: Admission – Master Grant 2013-2014
• Content of your e-mail
  • Your first and last name (surname) separately
  • The complete postal address
    • The date and place of birth
    • The programme you are applying for
    • A confirmation that you have read, understood and accept the admission requirements

2. The application form will be sent by e-mail to you after an application file has been opened in our database.

3. Send your completed application form  together with all the required documents before the 21st of December 2012 to the International Admission Desk. Postmark date will serve as proof.

4. Once the Research Coordination Office gets your application from the International Admissions Desk, you will be informed by e-mail.

B. New Students of the following programmes:

• International Master of Science in Rural Development
• International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering
• Erasmus Mundus: Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
• Erasmus Mundus: European Master of Science in Nematology
• Master of Science in Aquaculture
• Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation
• Master of Science in Food Technology
• Master of Science in Nematology
• Master of Science in Physical Land Resources
• Master of Science of Nutrition and Rural Development
• Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management

1. Please visit the website of the program and apply before the 21st of December 2012.
2. How to apply is mentioned on their website.

C. Application students already in their First Master at Ghent University

1. Send an e-mail to developmentcooperation@UGent.be with the following information before the 1st of March 2013.
   
   • Your full name
   • The complete postal address
   • The date and place of birth
   • The programme you are applying for
   • A scan of your admission letter
2. You will receive an e-mail of confirmation and an application form.

D. Application students already having admission to Ghent University

1. Send an e-mail to developmentcooperation@UGent.be with the following information before the 1st of March 2013.
   
   • Your full name
   • The complete postal address
   • The date and place of birth
   • The programme you are applying for
   • A scan of your admission letter
2. You will receive an e-mail of confirmation and an application form.

Closing Date

• New students: 21st December 2012
• Students already in their first Master at Ghent University and students already having official admission to Ghent University:

1. 1 March 1, 2013 to request for the application form
2. 31 March 2013 to send the soft and hard copy of the filled in application form

How do I get more information?

• Website: http://www.ugent.be/en/research/devcooperation/docs/mastergrants.htm
• Infodesk: GUIDe University Forum (Ufo) Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33 9000 Gent
• Email: guide@UGent.be
• Telephone:  +32 (0)9 331 01 01