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About the program

Master degree programs

t  The institute offers a two-year master’s program in the field of textile manufacturing, textile technology, textile chemistry, and fiber science and technology. These studies are a unique program that offers advanced education in textile science and engineering in which the latest developments in the textile field as well as contemporary teaching methods are incorporated.

t  The most renowned specialists from all over the world in the multidisciplinary domain of textiles are brought together and contribute to the teaching activities. The program's objectives are the acquisition of advanced knowledge in textile science and engineering, personal development, and international networking. This knowledge covers textile materials, processes, and applications. Horizontal learning pathways include digital technologies, scientific thinking, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Intensive mobility, multicultural student groups, and immersion in local cultures guarantee a fostering of intercultural competences. Upon completion of the program, students are awarded a master’s degree by the universities where they have spent a term.

Admission requirements 

t  All national and international applicants who are interested in being considered for admission should have academic backgrounds in disciplines/professions relevant to the study major of interest and are required to substantiate their keen interest in continuing their careers in areas relevant to textile engineering and technology. Applicants must hold Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) degrees in Textile Technology; Bachelor of Education in Textile Technology (B.Ed) or documented equivalents thereof. Equivalency will be evaluated at the discretion of the program administration, based on the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) model exam, academic achievements, and profile, as well as pertinent professional experience.

Teaching learning methods and materials and Courses 

t  The teaching-learning methods adapted for the transfer and/or acquisition of knowledge include classroom lectures, coursework projects, assignments, design projects, workshop practice and laboratory work, presentations, industrial visits, industrial practice, etc.

t  In addition, elective course units allow students to undertake an international work placement or summer school or to take on a specialist course. We can count on the active involvement of the industry to connect theory to practice; the industry is actively involved. 

Master's Thesis 

t  Completing the master's dissertation is a requirement for any student who wants to obtain their master’s degree. The master’s dissertation is an original piece of research. Its aim is to develop and strengthen the students’ research skills. Students select a topic and receive guidance from a supervisor. The master’s dissertation consists of a literature review, practical research, and an original analysis of the chosen topic. Students can choose from topics proposed by the participating universities. Supervision is guaranteed by three supervisors from three participating universities.

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PhD programs

t  The institute has been increasingly growing and offers various PhD programs in the field of PhD in textile science and technology specialized in fiber and polymer science, smart and functional textiles, textile chemical processing, textile design and manufacturing, textile material science and engineering, and textile technology by research.

Admission requirements 

t  All national and international applicants who are interested in being considered for admission should have academic backgrounds in disciplines/professions relevant to the aforementioned studies.

t  Study major of interest and are required to substantiate their keen interest in continuing their careers in areas relevant to the Textile Engineering and Technology MSc Degree or equivalent in related fields, which is to be approved by the Institute Graduate Committee (IGC) from a recognized institution. An applicant with MSc degrees in non-textile engineering (industrial, chemical, mechanical, material engineering, and related) fields may have to attend some graduate courses recommended by the advisory committee and through the special admission policy of BDU to fulfill the prerequisites of the PhD courses. Due to this, they may require more time to complete the PhD program.

t  Candidates are expected to submit two recommendation letters, a statement of interest/motivation, and a research concept note for the PhD program to the postgraduate office.

t  The assessment of admission is made by the IGC, endorsed by the institute postgraduate (PG) office, and approved by the Institute Senate Mandate.

t  Candidates must also meet the general application and graduate admission policy of Bahir Dar University.

t  The PhD applicant should get a supervisor before admission.

t  Foreign applicants may, in lieu of sitting for an entrance examination, submit the results of the TOEFL/IELTS or an equivalent language proficiency examination for applicants whose undergraduate medium of instruction was not English.

Teaching learning methods and materials and Courses 

t  The teaching-learning methods adapted for the transfer and/or acquisition of knowledge include classroom lectures, coursework projects, assignments, design projects, workshop practice and laboratory work, presentations, industrial visits, industrial practice, etc.

t  In addition, elective course units allow students to undertake an international work placement or summer school or to take on a specialist course. We can count on the active involvement of the industry to connect theory to practice; industry is actively involved.

Laboratory facility

t  Textile Production Research and Innovation Laboratories include research labs, yarn labs, fabric labs, knitted laboratories, and integrated textile workshops.

t  Textile Chemistry Research and Innovation Laboratories include Fiber Research Lab, Fiber Teaching Lab, printing, 3D printing, wet processing laboratory, color analysis, organic chemistry, and integratedworkshopp.

PhD Dissertation 

t  Completing the PhD dissertation is a requirement for any student who wants to obtain their PhD degree. The PhD’s dissertation is an original piece of research. Its aim is to develop and strengthen the students’ research skills. Students select a topic and receive guidance from both the promotor and advisor. The PhD’s dissertation will be written either in article-based dissertation or monograph dissertation styles. The monograph dissertation consists of a literature review, practical research, and an original analysis of the chosen topic.

Admission time (enrollment) 

t  All PhD researchers must enroll as students at the start of their doctoral study, as well as re-enroll online every following academic semester (in September and February) until graduation, after approval of an annual self-reflection report.

Research 

t  The research and postgraduate office facilitates both internal and externally funded research activities in the institute, regardless of funding sources: whether funded by the university, by external sources, governmental, non-governmental, or individuals or donors. The office is mainly encouraging Ei TEX teaching staff and students to engage in research and consultancy services funded by the university and external bodies.

t  The institute research project focuses on the University's thematic research, which research ideas are normally required to be in line with the needs and priorities of the country, the missions and objectives of the university, and the felt needs of the community at large (demand-driven).

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Research collaborators 

t  A research collaborator is someone who participates in a research project or effort to advance or publish research results, such as national and international universities, textile leather and apparel industries, trainers, and governmental and non-governmental (NGO) institutions.

t  Both the internal and external research projects are done in a structural manner. It includes principal investigators, key personnel, co-investigators, and other investigators.

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