Masters: onlineA 90% reduction of annual tuition, from XOF 3,500,000 to XOF 350,000, for the 2026/2027 November intake throughout training, subject to satisfactory attendance and results. The scholarship does not cover the XOF 20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission or XOF 220,000 annual registration fee.

Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship

Last verified 21 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

A 90% reduction of annual tuition, from XOF 3,500,000 to XOF 350,000, for the 2026/2027 November intake throughout training, subject to satisfactory attendance and results. The scholarship does not cover the XOF 20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission or XOF 220,000 annual registration fee. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider: Swiss UMEF University, Dakar Campus
Host country: Senegal provider; online study
Deadline: 31 October 2026 (date only; cutoff time and timezone not specified by provider).
Region: Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Currently employed in a public administration or state agency, with an employer-issued attestation; recognized licence/equivalent Bac+3 minimum. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language prerequisite stated. Senegal-focused rationale does not itself establish a Senegal-only eligibility clause. Admission requires a complete file, committee review and motivation interview. Eligible online Masters are Project Management; International Relations and Diplomacy; AI and Data Science; and Public Law and Governance.
Funding: A 90% reduction of annual tuition, from XOF 3,500,000 to XOF 350,000, for the 2026/2027 November intake throughout training, subject to satisfactory attendance and results. The scholarship does not cover the XOF 20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission or XOF 220,000 annual registration fee.
Study level: Masters: online
Deadline: 31 October 2026 (date only; cutoff time and timezone not specified by provider).

Key eligibility criteria

Currently employed in a public administration or state agency, with an employer-issued attestation; recognized licence/equivalent Bac+3 minimum. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language prerequisite stated. Senegal-focused rationale does not itself establish a Senegal-only eligibility clause. Admission requires a complete file, committee review and motivation interview. Eligible online Masters are Project Management; International Relations and Diplomacy; AI and Data Science; and Public Law and Governance.

About the Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship (2026)

Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship Programme category: Scholarship Provider: Swiss UMEF University, Dakar Campus Destination: Senegal provider; online study Level: Masters: online Cycle: 2026/2027, November 2026 intake Application status checked 21 October 2026: OPEN. Funding A 90% reduction of annual tuition, from XOF 3,500,000 to XOF 350,000, for the 2026/2027 November intake throughout training, subject to satisfactory attendance and results. The scholarship does not cover the XOF 20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission or XOF 220,000 annual registration fee. Eligibility Currently employed in a public administration or state agency, with an employer-issued attestation; recognized licence/equivalent Bac+3 minimum. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language prerequisite stated. Senegal-focused rationale does not itself establish a Senegal-only eligibility clause. Admission requires a complete file, committee review and motivation interview. Eligible online Masters are Project Management; International Relations and Diplomacy; AI and Data Science; and Public Law and Governance. Conditions and exclusions Not fully funded. Published charges payable by the applicant/employer are XOF 350,000 annual tuition plus XOF 220,000 annual registration, and XOF 20,000 application fee due at submission. Limited places. Each specialization requires at least 15 enrolled students. Any other personal expenses are not specified. Application timing 31 October 2026 (date only; cutoff time and timezone not specified by provider). How to apply 1. Use the provider-linked 2026/2027 Programme Service Public admission PDF, complete and sign it, and send the complete supporting file to admissions@swiss-umef.sn or deliver it to the Dakar campus at Cité Keur Gorgui, buildings 116–117. Required supporting documents include employer attestation, recognized licence/equivalent, all transcripts, CV, ID/passport copy, two recent ID photos and a motivation letter. A non-refundable XOF 20,000 application fee is due at submission; the inspected PDF does not specify a payment method. Admission remains subject to file review and a motivation interview. The website also offers an information-request form, which is not itself the completed admission application. Application route: https://www.swiss-umef.sn/event-details/programme-service-public-90-de-bourse-sur-quatre-masters-en-ligne Official information: https://www.swiss-umef.sn/event-details/programme-service-public-90-de-bourse-sur-quatre-masters-en-ligne Four online Masters form one programme. Scholarship is a 90% annual tuition discount, not full funding. Payable charges are XOF350,000 annual tuition, XOF220,000 annual registration and XOF20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission. XOF590,000 is a calculated first-year sum, not an all-inclusive quoted price. Payment method is not stated. Retention needs satisfactory attendance/results; each specialization needs at least 15 enrolled students. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language restriction. Event hours are not an application cutoff; October 31 remains date-only. Checked against official provider sources on 21 October 2026. Eligibility for consideration does not guarantee selection, admission or immigration permission. Current provider instructions govern.

Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship eligibility

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Currently employed in a public administration or state agency, with an employer-issued attestation; recognized licence/equivalent Bac+3 minimum. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language prerequisite stated. Senegal-focused rationale does not itself establish a Senegal-only eligibility clause. Admission requires a complete file, committee review and motivation interview. Eligible online Masters are Project Management; International Relations and Diplomacy; AI and Data Science; and Public Law and Governance.

Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship document information

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How to apply for the Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship 2026

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Listed eligibility: Currently employed in a public administration or state agency, with an employer-issued attestation; recognized licence/equivalent Bac+3 minimum. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language prerequisite stated. Senegal-focused rationale does not itself establish a Senegal-only eligibility clause. Admission requires a complete file, committee review and motivation interview. Eligible online Masters are Project Management; International Relations and Diplomacy; AI and Data Science; and Public Law and Governance.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: 31 October 2026 (date only; cutoff time and timezone not specified by provider).. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship deadline & application timeline

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31 October 2026 (date only; cutoff time and timezone not specified by provider).
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Four online Masters form one programme. Scholarship is a 90% annual tuition discount, not full funding. Payable charges are XOF350,000 annual tuition, XOF220,000 annual registration and XOF20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission. XOF590,000 is a calculated first-year sum, not an all-inclusive quoted price. Payment method is not stated. Retention needs satisfactory attendance/results; each specialization needs at least 15 enrolled students. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language restriction. Event hours are not an application cutoff; October 31 remains date-only.

Last checked 10/21/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship?+

Currently employed in a public administration or state agency, with an employer-issued attestation; recognized licence/equivalent Bac+3 minimum. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language prerequisite stated. Senegal-focused rationale does not itself establish a Senegal-only eligibility clause. Admission requires a complete file, committee review and motivation interview. Eligible online Masters are Project Management; International Relations and Diplomacy; AI and Data Science; and Public Law and Governance.

What funding does the Swiss UMEF Dakar Programme Service Public Scholarship offer?+

Listed funding: A 90% reduction of annual tuition, from XOF 3,500,000 to XOF 350,000, for the 2026/2027 November intake throughout training, subject to satisfactory attendance and results. The scholarship does not cover the XOF 20,000 non-refundable application fee due at submission or XOF 220,000 annual registration fee.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: 31 October 2026 (date only; cutoff time and timezone not specified by provider).. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.swiss-umef.sn/event-details/programme-service-public-90-de-bourse-sur-quatre-masters-en-ligne to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Currently employed in a public administration or state agency, with an employer-issued attestation; recognized licence/equivalent Bac+3 minimum. No explicit citizenship, residence, employer-country or language prerequisite stated. Senegal-focused rationale does not itself establish a Senegal-only eligibility clause. Admission requires a complete file, committee review and motivation interview. Eligible online Masters are Project Management; International Relations and Diplomacy; AI and Data Science; and Public Law and Governance.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 31 October 2026 (date only; cutoff time and timezone not specified by provider).. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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