Applications for on-campus ​Mastercard Foundation/American University of Beirut PhD scholarships for Spring 2025-26 are now​ ​open. Deadline for applications is November 6, 2025.  PhD Programs open for Spring 2025-26​:

Theoretical Physics

Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Epidemiology

ELIGIBILITY:

​​​PhD scholarships are open to:

Citizens of countries on the African Continent

Refugees living ​on the African Continent​

​ Good academic standing in the previous degree

Talent that exceeds financial resources​

Commitment to giving back to the community, country, and region

Leadership skills

Commitment to attend all the additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program

35 years or younger

Demonstration of Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE).

​Tests that you can submit: AUB-EN test, TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).​

IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application and (2) the AUB Financial Aid Application.

BENEFIT:

Fully funded