Best PhD Scholarships in Europe for African Students (2026)
A live, ranked shortlist of fully funded PhD scholarships across Europe open to African researchers in 2026 — grouped by host country and sorted by deadline.
Europe is the densest concentration of fully funded PhD funding in the world: DAAD in Germany, Marie Skłodowska-Curie across the EU, Swiss Government Excellence in Switzerland, the Dutch research councils, the UKRI doctoral pipeline. The page below ranks every PhD opportunity in our verified catalogue with a European host country, grouped by destination and sorted by deadline.
Pair this with our DAAD complete guide and the Dutch scholarships overview — both cover the same countries from different angles.
United Kingdom
10 verified PhD opportunities in United Kingdom.
- University of Warwick – International Student Scholarships
Various · United Kingdom · PhD
The University of Warwick, known for its high academic and research standards, offers several international student scholarship opportunities., Post a Comment
- PhD Studentships in Asthma Reviews for International Students at University of Edinburgh UK
Various · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded
PhD Studentships in Asthma Reviews are available as the University of Edinburgh in the UK opens its doors for international students., Post a Comment
- University of London Birbeck International Student Postgraduate Scholarships for Study in the UK
Various · United Kingdom · PhD
he University of London Birbeck has available international student postgraduate scholarships for people interested to pursue further study in the UK., Post a Comment
- Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships
Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded
The Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships offer a prestigious opportunity for outstanding doctoral candidates from around the world to pursue fully-funded PhD studies at a world-leading institution.
- Recommended UK Universities for Distance Learning
Various · United Kingdom · PhD
Recommended UK Universities for Distance Learning -, Post a Comment
- Aga Khan Foundation – International Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Students from Developing Countries
Aga Khan Foundation · United Kingdom · PhD · Tuition Only
Aga Khan Foundation – International Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Students from Developing Countries - PhD, Post a Comment
- University of Westminster – List of Available International Student Scholarships
Various · United Kingdom · PhD
University of Westminster – List of Available International Student Scholarships - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
- Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students
Gates Cambridge Trust / University of Cambridge · United Kingdom · PhD
Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
- Graduate Route visa allows international students to stay and work in the UK for 2 years after graduation
Various · United Kingdom · PhD
The new Graduate Route visa allows UK international students to apply to live and work in the country two years after their graduation period., Post a Comment
- Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK
Rhodes Trust / University of Oxford · United Kingdom · PhD · Fully Funded
Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
Germany
5 verified PhD opportunities in Germany.
- Tanzanian-German Center for Eastern African Legal Studies Scholarships for African Students
Various · Germany · PhD · Tuition Only
Tanzanian-German Center for Eastern African Legal Studies Scholarships for African Students - Masters, Post a Comment
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · Germany · PhD · Fully Funded
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships - Masters, Post a Comment
- China Scholarship Council Doctoral Awards – Freie University Berlin
China Scholarship Council (CSC) · Germany · PhD · Partial
China Scholarship Council Doctoral Awards – Freie University Berlin - PhD, Post a Comment
- Volkswagen Stiftung Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Various · Germany · PhD
Volkswagen Stiftung Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa - Fellowship, Post a Comment
- DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance | Deadline: July 31, 2021
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · Germany · PhD
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance | Deadline: July 31, 2021 -, Post a Comment
Switzerland
3 verified PhD opportunities in Switzerland.
- University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for International Students to Study in Switzerland
Various · Switzerland · PhD
University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for International Students to Study in Switzerland - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
- Top Universities in Switzerland According to Times Higher Education
Various · Switzerland · PhD
Here are the top Switzerland universities for Scholarships for Africans, based on the Times Higher Education ranking:, Post a Comment
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students to Study in Switzerland
Various · Switzerland · PhD · Fully Funded
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students to Study in Switzerland - PhD, Post a Comment
Netherlands
2 verified PhD opportunities in Netherlands.
- Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program – PhD Scholarships
Various · Netherlands · PhD · Fully Funded
Wageningen University & Research Africa Talent Program – PhD Scholarships - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
- University of Twente Masters Degree Scholarships for International Students
Various · Netherlands · PhD
Through the University of Twente Scholarships (UTS), international students are given the chance to vie for masters degree scholarships in certain field of study., Post a Comment
Austria
1 verified PhD opportunity in Austria.
- AAI Salzburg Scholarship Program 2021 for Study in Austria | Deadline: July 31, 2021
Various · Austria · PhD · Partial
AAI Salzburg Scholarship Program 2021 for Study in Austria | Deadline: July 31, 2021 -, Post a Comment
Sweden
1 verified PhD opportunity in Sweden.
- Chalmers University of Technology 2022 Ariel Postdoctoral International Fellowships in Sweden
Various · Sweden · PhD
Chalmers University of Technology 2022 Ariel Postdoctoral International Fellowships in Sweden - Fellowship, Post a Comment
Hungary
1 verified PhD opportunity in Hungary.
- Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships for International Students Offered by the Government of Hungary
Various · Hungary · PhD · Fully Funded
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships for International Students Offered by the Government of Hungary - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
France
1 verified PhD opportunity in France.
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program – Fully-funded Master’s and PhD for Study in France
Campus France / French Ministry · France · PhD · Fully Funded
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program grants fully-funded master’s and PhD scholarship opportunities for people looking to study in France., Post a Comment
Russia
1 verified PhD opportunity in Russia.
- Top 10 Universities In Russia
Various · Russia · PhD
Top 10 Universities In Russia - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
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