Call for Information Submission

AASTU–TUD Germany PhD Student Exchange Program

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), in collaboration with Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), Germany, is working on a PhD Student Exchange Program.

As part of the needs assessment requested by TUD, all interested second-year and above PhD students are invited to submit their information.

Required Documents

  • 1. Student's Full Name, Student ID, Year of Study, Department, and other relevant information.
  • 2. Proposal Abstract.
  • 3. Introduction (Maximum of Two Pages).
  • 4. Statement of the Problem.
  • 5. Objectives:
    • Main Objective
    • Specific Objectives

Google Drive Folder

Share the Required Documents

The required documents can be shared through the following Google Drive folder.

📁 Open Google Drive Folder

Submission Deadline

Date: 8 July 2026

Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)

All eligible PhD students are encouraged to submit the required information before the deadline for consideration in the needs assessment for the PhD Student Exchange Program.

For additional information, please contact the relevant office of Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU).

Thank you.

AASTU’s Global Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships

Welcome to the international gateway of Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), a dynamic hub of science, technology, and innovation with a bold continental impact and unwavering national commitment.

AASTU’s internationalization strategy is rooted in our institutional mission to deliver world-class education, conduct transformative research, and serve as a center for technological adaptation and innovation. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative research, we are shaping the future of higher education and contributing to global solutions

Our Global Network

AASTU actively engages with leading universities, research institutions, and industries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These partnerships foster:

  • Joint academic programs and curriculum development
  • Faculty and student exchanges
  • Collaborative research and innovation
  • Technology transfer and commercialization
  • Cross-cultural dialogue and global citizenship

Our international collaborations span over 50 countries and are guided by formal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), many of which are active and ongoing.

🌍 Selected International Partners

Institution Country Collaboration Focus MoU Status
Fulda University of Applied Sciences Germany Joint seminars, workshops, exchanges Active
Gubelin Gem Lab Ltd. Switzerland Scientific knowledge sharing Active
University of Western Macedonia Greece Student exchanges, lectures Active
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen Germany Project-based collaboration Active
University of Toulon France Joint thesis supervision Active
Nuclear University MEPhI Russia Research and educational exchange Active
University of Cape Town South Africa Faculty exchange, joint research Active
KAIST South Korea Research and staff exchange Active
Xidian University China Joint education and research Active
Hubei University of Technology China Technology innovation and transfer Active
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) China Joint research and publications Active
Beijing Normal University China Joint research and publications Active
Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) South Korea Research and seminar exchange Active

🔬 Collaborative Research Initiatives

  • Intra-Africa Academic Mobility (2022–2024): Advancing electrochemical science and sustainable materials
  • Africa UniNet Project (2022–2024): Developing sustainable energy solutions for Africa
  • EduAI Hub Project (2022–2024): AI-assisted resource management in Ethiopian universities
  • Perovskite Solar Cells Project (2022–2024): Innovating air-processable solar cells for African labs
  • HASH Project (2022–2024): Designing tools for monitoring sexually transmitted diseases in higher education
  • SGP Project (2022–2024): Evaluating natural resource conservation and community livelihoods

🎯 Our Strategic Commitment

  • Expanding global visibility and academic reputation
  • Integrating international perspectives into teaching and research
  • Promoting intercultural competence and global citizenship
  • Strengthening institutional capacity through strategic alliances
  • Supporting innovation ecosystems and technology transfer
  • Enhancing Ethiopia’s competitiveness in science and technology

📩 Contact Us

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Contact - Dr. Biniam Atnafe Beyene
Dr. Biniam Atnafe Beyene
Director, International Relations and Partnerships
Email: pir@aastu.edu.et OR biniam.atnafe@aastu.edu.et
Mobile: +251 911 995 069
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Contact - Tsedekech G/meskel W/michael
Dr. Tsedekech G/meskel W/michael
Internationalization for Academic Affairs Coordinator
Email: tsedekech.gebremeskel@aastu.edu.et