Undergraduate
Art & Design,Computer Science & IT,Medical & Pharmacy,Social Sciences
University of Giessen
The University of Giessen is among the oldest institutions of higher education in the German-speaking world that takes pride in some four centuries of past achievement.
Eligible Countries:
All international students are eligible to apply.
Eligible Course or Subjects:
Candidates can apply for a PhD degree programme at the University of Giessen.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
The applicants must be residents of one of the listed by DAAD.
The applicants must have graduated with excellent marks.
Application Deadline: 1st February 2023.
Doctoral students who desire to conduct research in an excellent environment are invited by the University of Giessen to participate in its Doctoral Scholarships. The scholarship programme is organised for the academic year 2023-2024.
University or Organization: University of Giessen
Department: NA
Course Level: Doctoral
Award: €1,468.00
Number of Awards: 6
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Germany.
Application Deadline: 1st February 2023.
Admission Requirements:
The applicants must have completed their Master’s degree (or equivalent) in humanities or social sciences.
Language Requirement:
The applicants must be fluent in English or German. Knowledge of both languages is an advantage and should be acquired during the membership/scholarship period. German language skills up to level B1 are required.
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Programme Description
The International Excellence Scholarship Programme (IES) is a scholarship programme that enables ambitious students of all fields of study from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia with above-average grades to spend a semester abroad in Berlin. This programme gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge at the best German universities (HU Berlin, FU Berlin, HWR Berlin, University of Potsdam).
Academic Requirements
Enrolment in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme at a higher education institution
Number of Scholarships
approx. 12 scholarships per year
Criteria
Financial statement of being able to bear the cost of living in UK and remaining tuition fee.
The Pakistani students must be at least provisionally admitted to any of the universities mentioned above at the time of application.
The Pakistani students must not have previously pursued the undergraduate course from Scotland.
The Pakistani students must have fulfilled the English language requirements of the course.
The Pakistani students needs to be the first time applicant.
The Pakistani students must be enrolled in a full time postgraduate course.
Upon acceptance into the Program, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are sent directly from your former college or university to WQU via postal mail or email. Official transcripts that are not in English will need to be evaluated by a member of NACES and submitted to the University for review.
Take the Quantitative Proficiency Test
Once you have created your account, you'll be prompted to take the Quantitative Proficiency Test to determine your mathematical and statistical proficiency as well as basic Python knowledge. It may take up to two hours and must be completed in one sitting, so make sure you have enough time before you begin. You must earn a minimum passing score of 75% to be eligible for admission.
If you fail the first attempt, you may retake the test after a waiting period of seven (7) days. If you do not pass the test on your second attempt, you are eligible to reapply to the Program following a waiting period of six (6) months from the date of your second attempt.
The Pakistani students are required to get through a German training program for 6 months. The minimum German level for the scholarship has been set to B1 (only if the course is taught in German).
Criteria
The Pakistani students are required to have a four year degree in the relevant field.
The students are required to have completed their degree in excellence that is above the class average.
The Pakistani students must have relevant work experience for at least two years.
The Pakistani students degree duration must not have exceeded beyond 6 years apart from the delays.
Programme Description
The International Excellence Scholarship Programme (IES) is a scholarship programme that enables ambitious students of all fields of study from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia with above-average grades to spend a semester abroad in Berlin.
Scholarship Value
Under the IES programme, Copernicus Berlin offers 3 types of scholarships.
1) The full scholarship will cover the following costs of the programme participants:
They will receive monthly pocket money.
Health insurance costs will be reimbursed.
The costs for accommodation, enrolment, liability insurance, educational trips, social meetings, administration, welcome package, cultural events, international seminars, consulting and mentoring and workshops are covered by Copernicus Berlin.
Full Scholarship:
Covers monthly pocket money, health insurance, accommodation, enrolment fees, liability insurance, educational trips, social events, and cultural activities.
Partial Scholarship PLUS:
Similar to the full scholarship but requires participants to cover their own travel and health insurance costs.
Partial Scholarship:
Covers all costs except for 2 months of accommodation (1,650 EUR), travel, and health insurance, which must be paid by the participants.