{"id":83,"date":"2022-11-16T12:20:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T12:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aeem.aau.edu.et\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-05-16T09:26:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T09:26:03","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aeem.aau.edu.et\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Announcement for a joint MSc study<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aeem.aau.edu.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aeem.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-573 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/aeem.aau.edu.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aeem.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"989\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are pleased to announce the upcoming call for applications for the 13th cohort of the Joint MSc Program in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Management (AEEM) for the 2026\/2027 academic year. This unique program is jointly offered by Addis Ababa University (AAU), Bahir Dar University (BDU), and Egerton University (Kenya) in collaboration with the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) and BOKU University, Austria. The AEEM program is generously supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The success of AEEM alumni<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our graduates have established careers in academic and research institutions, and over 40% are pursuing PhD studies at universities worldwide. Join the AEEM program to unlock your potential and build a strong foundation for your future academic and professional career.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Application period: June 10 to July 31, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Study modalities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are two modalities to join the AEEM program<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AEEM offers limited scholarships for highly qualified and motivated students.<\/li>\n<li>Institution- or self-sponsored students are also welcome to the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Academic entry requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applicants must hold a BSc degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Natural Resources Management, Animal Sciences, or related natural science disciplines from a recognized university. Females are encouraged to apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Application documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must submit the following documents:<\/p>\n<p>1. Submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV)<br \/>\n2. Degree and transcript<br \/>\n3. Official transcripts<br \/>\n4. Motivation letter (not more than one page)<br \/>\n5. 2 recommendations letters<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Submit your application through our online platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/aeem.aau.edu.et\">https:\/\/aeem.aau.edu.et<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Application deadline: 31 July 2026 at 17 h (5PM).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Entrance examinations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Written exam:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>August 05, 2026, at 10 AM<\/strong><\/span>. <strong>(both at AAU &amp; BDU)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Interviews:<\/strong>\u00a0Selected students will be invited for face-to-face interviews on<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<strong>10 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Graduate Admission Test (GAT):<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>11 August 2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more queries: call 0913945253\/0929906686 or 0922597160<\/p>\n<p>Please find attached a flyer with more details. 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