Questions about the documents required for application
What application documents are required?
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Curriculum vitae.
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Certified copy of the university qualification (i.e. degree certificate) plus officially certified translation into English if appropriate.
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Certified copy of the full academic transcript issued by the competent academic authority plus officially certified translation into English if appropriate.
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Proof of level of English (please note this MUST be included with the application if your first language is not English unless the language of instruction in your first University was English (in which case you should include a certification from your University to that effect).
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Two signed letters of recommendation on offical instution letterheads
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Copy of ID e.g. passport
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Motivational statement
Must all the application documents be translated into English?
Yes, we require an official translation plus photocopies of the original documents.
Where do I find an application form?
Apply online at http://www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/apply/online-application.htm
I will only graduate in June. Is it OK if I just upload transcripts?
Yes, but you are extremely unlikely to be offered an Erasmus Mundus scholarship given the competition from students who have already qualified.
Do I have to make a separate application for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
No you will be considered automatically if you are eligible, and if your application is received in full by the deadline.
Questions about the English language requirement
I do not quite meet the English language requirements and understand that students in this case can be offered pre-sessional English language support and may be made a conditional offer of a place:
Yes, this is the case, but students who do not meet the English language requirements by the scholarship deadlines and do not include proof of proficiency are extremely unlikely to be awarded an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, given the competition from students who can meet this criterion.
I was offered a place last year but not an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: Can I request for my application to be reconsidered for this year?
No, you must make a fresh application if you wish to be considered for a Scholarship.
I can only take my IELTS/TOEFL test in January and will not get the results until February. Is it OK if I upload them later?
No, we must receive the proof of English language proficiency before December, preferably with the rest of the application documents.
Questions about the scholarship and the fee
How many scholarships are there?
We anticipate that there will be around 18 scholarships in total for 2010-2012.
How many applications do you receive?
In 2009 there were over 1000 applications received.
I am asked for a Financial Guarantee but I am only interested in the course if I am given an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: what do I do?
Please indicate in box 16c that you do not intend to accept the offer of a fee-paying place.
Questions about deadlines and feedback
What is the deadline for applications for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
Scholarship window for 2010 is now closed. We will announce the next tranche of scholarships in August, 2010.
Do you accept emailed documents?
No, please upload all documents
When will I learn the outcome of my application?
Applicants will be notified following selection meetings, within two months of the application deadline.
Questions about the course and graduation
Are the courses taught in English?
Yes, you do not need a knowledge of Italian or Swedish to successfully complete the course, although you can take classes in these languages.
What are the prospects of employment?
The first MSPME Cohort graduated in January 2008. Approximately 1/3 of the cohort have jobs in Europe, the remaining 2/3 have returned to their own countries.
Can I know the Past Placement Record of the Students who have graduated from the MSPME?
We are unable to give exact statistics but of the first cohort around 1/3 have stayed in jobs in Europe and 2/3 have returned to their own countries.