Ashesi-ETH Zurich Master in Mechatronic Engineering Scholarship, Ghana (Fully Funded)

Ashesi-ETH Zurich Master in Mechatronic Engineering Scholarship, Ghana

The Ashesi-ETH Master in Mechatronic Engineering is a fully funded, dual-credential graduate programme jointly developed by Ashesi University (Ghana) and ETH Zurich (Switzerland), aimed at engineering graduates from across Africa. Students study primarily at Ashesi's campus in Ghana, with coursework, mentorship, and academic input from ETH Zurich, and graduate with a dual credential: an MSc/MPhil in Mechatronic Engineering from Ashesi plus a Master of Advanced Studies from ETH Zurich.

Now in its fifth cohort (the most recent intake began in February 2026), the programme has enrolled 137 students to date, with 49 graduates so far - an established, recurring scholarship rather than a one-off pilot.

Where awarded, funding is comprehensive: tuition and fees, a laptop and equipment, housing, health insurance, one annual round-trip flight home, a monthly stipend, plus mentorship and internship support.

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition and fees covered where the scholarship is awarded
• A laptop and equipment for coursework
• Housing for the duration of study
• Health insurance
• One annual round-trip flight home
• A monthly stipend
• Mentorship and internship support throughout the programme
• A dual credential: MSc/MPhil (Ashesi) + Master of Advanced Studies (ETH Zurich)

Note: the exact number of scholarships awarded per cohort, and whether funding covers 100% of admitted students, is not published - confirm current details with the programme when applying.

Degree Level

This is a Master's-level dual-credential programme: graduates receive an MSc/MPhil in Mechatronic Engineering from Ashesi University together with a Master of Advanced Studies from ETH Zurich.

Subjects Covered

The programme is restricted to engineering applicants. Eligible backgrounds include a bachelor's or master's degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, computer, or a closely related engineering discipline. It is not open to non-engineering backgrounds.

Eligible Nationalities

The programme is open to graduate students from across Africa. It is an Africa-focused scholarship, not a globally open one - applicants should be nationals of, or otherwise eligible as, African students under the programme's criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, computer, or a related engineering field
• Minimum of a Second Class Upper degree classification (or its equivalent)
• Degree obtained within the past 5 years (professional development experience may be considered as justification beyond this window)
• Open to graduate applicants from across Africa
• English proficiency test required if prior education was not conducted in English

Application Procedure

1. Prepare your documents: transcripts, CV, a motivation letter, and contact details for two references.
2. Take an English test if required: applicants whose prior instruction was not in English must submit an English proficiency test score.
3. Apply online: submit your application via Ashesi University's application portal (DreamApply).
4. Await review: applications are assessed on academic merit and fit with the programme's engineering focus.

The next intake's application deadline is typically around 30 June each year - confirm the exact current-cycle date on the official programme page before applying.