27 Jan 2026

WEFACE Project, in collaboration with the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CoAES) and the Office of Internationalization and Global Engagement of Arsi University, invites students to apply for the 2026 Short-Term Student Mobility Program at the University of Gabes, Tunisia.
Program Details
Host University: University of Gabes, Tunisia
Organizer: WEFACE Project – Arsi University / Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf – Germany / University of Gabes – Tunisia
Beneficiaries: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Eligible Departments:
 Food Science & Post-Harvest Technology (50% of slots)
Agricultural Economics
Agribusiness & Value Chain Management
Horticulture
Plant Sciences
Animal Sciences
Available Slots: Total 5 (4 Female, 1 Male)
Eligible Students: Year II – Year IV
Priority: Students with entrepreneurial ideas or potential to start a food sector business
Passport Requirement
Must have a valid passport for travel registration
Submit a copy of your passport during application
Selection Criteria
Academic Performance – Strong grades and good standing
Relevance to WEFACE – Interest in women’s empowerment, sustainable agriculture, and value chains
Entrepreneurship – Preference for students with business ideas or potential to start a food sector business
Gender & Inclusion – Priority to female students
Motivation & Leadership – Interest, leadership potential, and commitment to share knowledge
Communication & Adaptability – Ability to communicate and adapt to new environments
Required Application Documents
Copy of academic credentials and recent CGPA report
Copy of valid passport
Letter of motivation (highlight your entrepreneurial interest/possibility)
Recommendation letter from a professor in your department
Application Details
Period: 27 – 30 January 2026
Place of Registration: Office of Vice Dean for Academics, CoAES
How to Apply: Submit all required documents to the Office of Vice Dean for Academics, CoAES within the application period
📍 Contact: WEFACE Project Office – Arsi University