Here you can find activities we are planning, important deadlines and other events and projects we have already carried out.
Education Fair
Germany participates at an Education Fair at the University of Burundi
On October 27, 2022, an international study fair was held on the premises of the University of Burundi. The information event was organized for the first time by the EU Delegation in cooperation with the University of Burundi with the participation of Université Lumière de Bujumbura and Université Espoir d'Afrique and was met with great interest from students.
DAAD participates in Erasmus / Study in Europe Day
On October 13, 2022, the Erasmus / Study in Europe Day was held at the University of Nairobi. The aim of the Europe Day was to inform students and academics about the full range of study, research and scholarship opportunities available in Europe.
DAAD Information Point in Addis Ababa celebrates 10th anniversary with a "Research-in-Germany" event
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the DAAD Information Point in Addis Ababa hosted a Research in Germany Information Seminar: Ethiopian-German academic relations: The status quo and perspectives on October 7, 2022 at the Ramada Hotel, Addis Ababa.
New partner universities and study programmes selected for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship programme in Eastern, Western, Central and Southern African Region for Intake 2023
Every three years, the DAAD opens the Call for Institutions, with which existing and new partner universities in Sub-Saharan Africa can apply to become host institutions. Please read more about the new institutions for the 2023 Call
DAAD and the Inter University Council for East Africa sign new Memorandum of Understanding on Quality Assurance and Strengthening of the Higher Education Area in the EAC
On September 21, 2022, a new Memorandum of Understanding between DAAD and the Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) was signed in a virtual event by the two Secretaries General.
One-year scholarships for study abroad: David Kratzert
The DAAD supports one-year scholarships for study abroad. The program offers German students at Bachelor, Master, or PhD level the opportunity to gain international experience during a longer study period abroad, to pursue individual study interests, and to develop both professionally and personally. With the new campaign "study worldwide - EXPERIENCE IT!" the DAAD promotes stays abroad for German students.
We met and interviewed David Kratzert, who completed a one-year study abroad scholarship in Kenya:
Happy scholarship holders of the DAAD Leadership for Africa programme arrived in Germany
The DAAD invited the first cohort of the "Leadership for Africa" Master Scholarship Program to a kick-off conference in Berlin on June 22 and 23, 2022.
DAAD Nairobi Visits to Moi University and Embu University
Due to the pandemic, the DAAD could not perform its regional tasks with university and partner visits for almost two years. In 2022, several university visits with scholarship holders' meetings were on the agenda.
Alumnus Dr. Ezekiel Mecha fights endometriosis in East Africa
In this Portrait of the Month, we would like to introduce you to Dr. Ezekiel Mecha, a DAAD alumnus of the University of Giessen, who completed his doctorate there and continues to use his networks and collaborations for his home university, the University of Nairobi, even after the funding period.
On Friday 5 August 2022, Mr. Sebastian Groth presented his credentials to President Uhuru Kenyatta as the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Kenya.
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