Applications are invited for Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) Sandwich Programme in the field of African Studies. African and non-African scholars are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The University of Bayreuth is a hub of international and interdisciplinary research. African Studies have been a priority at the University of Bayreuth since its foundation in 1975. The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) brings together African and European academic networks and fosters partnership not only between the University of Bayreuth and its six Partner Universities in Africa but also among universities in Africa.
Founded in 1972, Universität Bayreuth (University of Bayreuth) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bayreuth (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Universität Bayreuth (UBT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Bayreuth (UBT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 47 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.