APPLICATION
OVERVIEW
There are three kinds of applicants for the EMOTION programme:
- Erasmus+ scholarship applicants
- non-fee paying self-funded applicants
- fee paying self-funded applicants.
STUDENTS WITH
ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP
Students with Erasmus+ Scholarship receive a scholarship of up to 1.400 euros per month for maximum 24 months.
They do not have to pay participation costs. Their health insurance, university registration and student services are covered. Scholarship holders are required to cover the cost of mobility (e.g. travel, visa, residence permit fees) according to the obligatory EMOTION mobility path from their monthly scholarships.
There are no additional payments for travel and installation.
NON-FEE PAYING
SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS
Non-fee paying self-funded students do not have to pay participation costs.
Their health insurance, university registration and student services are covered. They have instead to cover their living, housing and travel costs, including accommodation and travel costs according to the mandatory EMOTION mobility path.**
FEE-PAYING
SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS
Fee-paying self-funded students are required to pay participation costs.
The participation costs are € 4,500 per academic year (€ 9,000 in total). They include health insurance, university registration and student services.
They do not include costs for living, housing and travel, including accommodation and travel costs related to the mandatory EMOTION mobility path.***
* Candidates who have already benefited of an EMJM scholarship are not eligible for an Erasmus+ scholarship.
** When applying for the student visa, extra-EU non-fee paying self-funded students have to prove that they have the financial means to cover the living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility.
*** When applying for the student visa, extra-EU fee-paying self-funded students have to prove that they have the financial means to cover their participation and living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
BACHELOR DEGREE OR HIGHER
A Bachelor degree (or higher degree) from a recognized academic higher education Institution* (equivalent to a European undergraduate degree of 180 ECTS) in a field related to the Programme area.
A minimum grade of degree (or GPA) is not required in order to apply, but it will be taken into account by the Joint Admission Board. Applications from candidates that have not obtained a first degree are not considered eligible and are not evaluated. If you cannot obtain your first degree by the end of the application period, please consider applying in the next rounds of applications.
A background in both biology and chemistry – based on your academic record, is required for being considered eligible. Here you can find a list of degrees that are admitted (degree list).
This list is not comprehensive and other similar degrees might be judged by the Joint Admission board as equivalent. On the other hand, degrees far from the ones listed are not considered eligible for the Programme.
You are required to provide documentation of a finalised first degree by the deadline of application. A transcript with your final grade and stating that you finalised the degree is accepted. A final degree diploma must be presented by the time of enrolment.
*An academic higher education Istitution is considered recognized based on the following official sources: ardi.cimea and whed.net
ENGLISH CERTIFICATION
The proof of English proficiency documented by an internationally recognized certificate (at least level B2) – for non-native speakers of English only*
Accepted certificates are:
- IELTS (International English Academic Test): minimum overall test score 6.5 [www.ielts.org]
- TOEFL-PBT paper-based: minimum score 560 [www.ets.org/toefl]
- TOEFL-PBT computer-based: minimum score 230 [www.ets.org/toefl]
- TOEFL-PBT internet-based or iBT Home Edition: minimum score 88 [www.ets.org/toefl]
-
TOEFL-ITP Level 1 Test: minimum score 543 [https://www.ets.org/toefl/
itp.html] - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE), Grades A, B, or C [www.cambridgeenglish.org]
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Grades A, B, or C [www.cambridgeenglish.org]
- Cambridge First Certificate, Grade A or B [www.cambridgeenglish.org]
We accept the above-mentioned english certificates only if they are valid at the time of application. We consider language certificates valid for two years.
We are aware that english language proficiency is a long-lasting skill. This decision is based on the fact that, at the moment of Visa Application for Italy, Embassies require extra-UE students to provide them with valid english certificates. Keep in mind that an English certificate may be valid at the application stage, but expire when it comes to applying for a Visa for Italy (June-August). If this is the case, you need to do it again to apply for the Visa.
* The consortium considers the countries listed below as countries of native-English speakers:
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Overseas Territories,
Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA.
Candidates from these countries are not required to attach any other evidence of English proficiency.
For candidates who have completed an entire degree programme fully taught in English in one of the native-English speaking countries listed above the proof of English proficiency is waived. Study periods of different lengths not leading to a degree entirely held in English DO NOT count as sufficient demonstration of their English proficiency. A proof of English proficiency is required.
In each of the above cases, you may be contacted at a later stage in the application process to verify your language skills.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
For extra-EU applicants, candidates are responsible to meet the visa requirements for the countries in which each host institution is located, although the Masters’ secretariat will provide advice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The link for applying is the following: moduli.uniupo.it
The link for applying will be accessible:
From November the 1st to January 31st for the first round.
From May 1st until May 31st for the second round.
All deadlines are 23.59 hrs CET.
The application process is organised by the University of Piemonte Orientale and all the required documents must be submitted online moduli.uniupo.it
The application and selection procedure has two rounds:
A first round that will select the scholarship holders and the non-fee paying self-funded applicants, which will open in November and close in January every year.
At the application stage, you need to indicate if you are applying for a place with scholarship and/or for a non-fee paying self-funded place. In indicating the option, bear in mind that extra-EU non-fee paying self-funded students, when applying for the visa, have to prove that they have the financial means to cover the living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility. Please do not apply as non-fee paying self-funded student if you do not fulfil this requirement.
- While there is no formal restriction in the number of applications a student might submit, we generally recommend to potential applicants to choose carefully the master courses on the basis of the preconditions/selection criteria described on the websites of the respective Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) and on the motivation to pursue the program.
A second round for fee-paying self-funded applicants which will open and close in May every year.
Bear in mind that, when applying for the student visa, extra-EU fee-paying self-funded students have to prove that they have the financial means to cover their participation and living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility.
DOCUMENTS
When you apply you need to attach the required documents:
Declaration form
- you can download HERE the declaration form
Curriculum Vitae
University Degree Diploma
Scan of the original* University degree diploma (s)** (First university degree diploma and, if available, other relevant degrees) AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English; if available, please provide an official document with the conversion of the marks to the ECTS grading scale (A/F) and GPA scale (0/4)
* Please note that an ORIGINAL is a document certified by the institution awarding the degree. Some Universities provide graduates with more copies of their diplomas, one of which is considered the original and the others certified true copies. In this case, the certified true copy stamped, dated and signed by the institution awarding the degree is considered an ORIGINAL.
** You are required to provide documentation of a finalised first degree by the deadline of application. A transcript with your final grade and stating that you finalised the degree is accepted. A final degree diploma must be presented by the time of enrolment.
Academic Record(s)
Scan of the original* official Transcript/Academic Record(s), stating which courses were taken and what grades were obtained at the time of application, AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English; if available, please provide an official document with the conversion of the marks to the ECTS grading scale (A/F) and GPA scale (0/4)
* Please note that an ORIGINAL is a document certified by the institution awarding the degree. Some Universities provide graduates with more copies of their diplomas, one of which is considered the original and the others certified true copies. In this case, the certified true copy stamped, dated and signed by the institution awarding the degree is considered an ORIGINAL.
English proficiency
Proof of English Proficiency using a scanned copy of result sheet
Identity document or passport
Black and white copy of a valid identity document or passport which states the citizenship
Motivation Letter
Motivation Letter in English (maximum 750 words). In the letter, the candidate should explain how past experiences have prepared him/her for participation in EMOTION, how this programme is likely to improve his or her own career perspectives, why the candidate is interested in the Programme and which is the mobility track that he/she foresees to follow for the third semester and why. Handwritten letters are NOT accepted.
- If your last degree is older than 5 years, please make sure to explain in your letter why you chose to go back to university.
- EMOTION qualifies students for a master’s degree. If you already hold one, you should convincingly justify the reasons for wanting to pursue a new masters in your letter.
Reference Letter
One Reference Letter (in English) from university professors or employers. The contact details of the person providing the reference must be clearly typed and must contain a working email address and a telephone number in the reference letter.
The Reference Letter should be addressed to: “The Joint Admission Board – EMOTION Master”.
The signature of the Referee must be handwritten and not typed and the date of the reference letter must not be older than 12 months.
- Only complete applications that meet the requirements will be considered eligible and will be assessed. If a required document, certification, etc. is missing, no request for integration will be made by our Offices and the application will be considered INELIGIBLE. Please, check your application carefully before submitting it.
- Be aware that the application and all attachments have to be filled in one session as the system does not allow to save the data and continue later.
- Avoid waiting for the last minute of the deadline date as the platform might experience technical issues that would delay your submission.
- If the system registers the time of submission after the 23:59 CET of the deadline, you will not be considered eligible.
- Once you have submitted your online form you will not be able to make changes or add other documents. No further request of modifications nor integration of documents will be accepted even if it is made before the application deadline. Please, take your time before submitting an application and make sure you upload all the necessary documents at once.
Students receive a confirmation email.
The Secretariat and Joint Admission Board (JAB) will verify the authenticity of the provided documents, especially your previous diplomas and transcripts. Presenting fraudulent documents or other forms of cheating will ban you from admission and future application procedures.
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APPLICATION
OVERVIEW
There are three kinds of applicants for the EMOTION programme:
- Erasmus+ scholarship applicants
- non-fee paying self-funded applicants
- fee paying self-funded applicants.
STUDENTS WITH
ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP
Students with Erasmus+ Scholarship receive a scholarship of up to 1.400 euros per month for maximum 24 months.
They do not have to pay participation costs. Their health insurance, university registration and student services are covered. Scholarship holders are required to cover the cost of mobility (e.g. travel, visa, residence permit fees) according to the obligatory EMOTION mobility path from their monthly scholarships.
There are no additional payments for travel and installation.
NON-FEE PAYING
SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS
Non-fee paying self-funded students do not have to pay participation costs.
Their health insurance, university registration and student services are covered. They have instead to cover their living, housing and travel costs, including accommodation and travel costs according to the mandatory EMOTION mobility path.**
FEE-PAYING
SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS
Fee-paying self-funded students are required to pay participation costs.
The participation costs are € 4,500 per academic year (€ 9,000 in total). They include health insurance, university registration and student services.
They do not include costs for living, housing and travel, including accommodation and travel costs related to the mandatory EMOTION mobility path.***
* Candidates who have already benefited of an EMJM scholarship are not eligible for an Erasmus+ scholarship.
** When applying for the student visa, extra-EU non-fee paying self-funded students have to prove that they have the financial means to cover the living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility.
*** When applying for the student visa, extra-EU fee-paying self-funded students have to prove that they have the financial means to cover their participation and living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
BACHELOR DEGREE OR HIGHER
A Bachelor degree (or higher degree) from a recognized academic higher education Institution* (equivalent to a European undergraduate degree of 180 ECTS) in a field related to the Programme area.
A minimum grade of degree (or GPA) is not required in order to apply, but it will be taken into account by the Joint Admission Board. Applications from candidates that have not obtained a first degree are not considered eligible and are not evaluated. If you cannot obtain your first degree by the end of the application period, please consider applying in the next rounds of applications.
A background in both biology and chemistry – based on your academic record, is required for being considered eligible. Here you can find a list of degrees that are admitted (degree list).
This list is not comprehensive and other similar degrees might be judged by the Joint Admission board as equivalent. On the other hand, degrees far from the ones listed are not considered eligible for the Programme.
You are required to provide documentation of a finalised first degree by the deadline of application. A transcript with your final grade and stating that you finalised the degree is accepted. A final degree diploma must be presented by the time of enrolment.
*An academic higher education Istitution is considered recognized based on the following official sources: ardi.cimea and whed.net
ENGLISH CERTIFICATION
The proof of English proficiency documented by an internationally recognized certificate (at least level B2) – for non-native speakers of English only*
Accepted certificates are:
- IELTS (International English Academic Test): minimum overall test score 6.5 [www.ielts.org]
- TOEFL-PBT paper-based: minimum score 560 [www.ets.org/toefl]
- TOEFL-PBT computer-based: minimum score 230 [www.ets.org/toefl]
- TOEFL-PBT internet-based or iBT Home Edition: minimum score 88 [www.ets.org/toefl]
- TOEFL-ITP Level 1 Test: minimum score 543 [https://www.ets.org/toefl/
itp.html] - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE), Grades A, B, or C [www.cambridgeenglish.org]
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Grades A, B, or C [www.cambridgeenglish.org]
- Cambridge First Certificate, Grade A or B [www.cambridgeenglish.org]
We accept the above-mentioned english certificates only if they are valid at the time of application. We consider language certificates valid for two years.
We are aware that english language proficiency is a long-lasting skill. This decision is based on the fact that, at the moment of Visa Application for Italy, Embassies require extra-UE students to provide them with valid english certificates. Keep in mind that an English certificate may be valid at the application stage, but expire when it comes to applying for a Visa for Italy (June-August). If this is the case, you need to do it again to apply for the Visa.
* The consortium considers the countries listed below as countries of native-English speakers:
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Overseas Territories,
Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA.
Candidates from these countries are not required to attach any other evidence of English proficiency.
For candidates who have completed an entire degree programme fully taught in English in one of the native-English speaking countries listed above the proof of English proficiency is waived. Study periods of different lengths not leading to a degree entirely held in English DO NOT count as sufficient demonstration of their English proficiency. A proof of English proficiency is required.
In each of the above cases, you may be contacted at a later stage in the application process to verify your language skills.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
For extra-EU applicants, candidates are responsible to meet the visa requirements for the countries in which each host institution is located, although the Masters’ secretariat will provide advice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The link for applying is the following: moduli.uniupo.it
The link for applying will be accessible:
From November the 1st to January 31st for the first round.
From May 1st until May 31st for the second round.
All deadlines are 23.59 hrs CET.
The application process is organised by the University of Piemonte Orientale and all the required documents must be submitted online moduli.uniupo.it
The application and selection procedure has two rounds:
A first round that will select the scholarship holders and the non-fee paying self-funded applicants, which will open in November and close in January every year.
At the application stage, you need to indicate if you are applying for a place with scholarship and/or for a non-fee paying self-funded place. In indicating the option, bear in mind that extra-EU non-fee paying self-funded students, when applying for the visa, have to prove that they have the financial means to cover the living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility. Please do not apply as non-fee paying self-funded student if you do not fulfil this requirement.
- While there is no formal restriction in the number of applications a student might submit, we generally recommend to potential applicants to choose carefully the master courses on the basis of the preconditions/selection criteria described on the websites of the respective Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) and on the motivation to pursue the program.
A second round for fee-paying self-funded applicants which will open and close in May every year.
Bear in mind that, when applying for the student visa, extra-EU fee-paying self-funded students have to prove that they have the financial means to cover their participation and living costs for the two-year-study programme including the mobility.
DOCUMENTS
When you apply you need to attach the required documents:
Declaration form
- you can find HERE your declaration form
Curriculum Vitae
The CV in English, provided with date and signature, can be written in any format, but the information must be reported in a complete, clear and informative way.
University Degree Diploma
Scan of the original* University degree diploma (s)** (First university degree diploma and, if available, other relevant degrees) AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English; if available, please provide an official document with the conversion of the marks to the ECTS grading scale (A/F) and GPA scale (0/4)
* Please note that an ORIGINAL is a document certified by the institution awarding the degree. Some Universities provide graduates with more copies of their diplomas, one of which is considered the original and the others certified true copies. In this case, the certified true copy stamped, dated and signed by the institution awarding the degree is considered an ORIGINAL.
** You are required to provide documentation of a finalised first degree by the deadline of application. A transcript with your final grade and stating that you finalised the degree is accepted. A final degree diploma must be presented by the time of enrolment.
Academic Record(s)
Scan of the original* official Transcript/Academic Record(s), stating which courses were taken and what grades were obtained at the time of application, AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English; if available, please provide an official document with the conversion of the marks to the ECTS grading scale (A/F) and GPA scale (0/4)
* Please note that an ORIGINAL is a document certified by the institution awarding the degree. Some Universities provide graduates with more copies of their diplomas, one of which is considered the original and the others certified true copies. In this case, the certified true copy stamped, dated and signed by the institution awarding the degree is considered an ORIGINAL.
English proficiency
Proof of English Proficiency using a scanned copy of result sheet
Identity document or passport
Black and white copy of a valid identity document or passport which states the citizenship
Motivation Letter
Motivation Letter in English (maximum 750 words). In the letter, the candidate should explain how past experiences have prepared him/her for participation in EMOTION, how this programme is likely to improve his or her own career perspectives, why the candidate is interested in the Programme and which is the mobility track that he/she foresees to follow for the third semester and why. Handwritten letters are NOT accepted.
- If your last degree is older than 5 years, please make sure to explain in your letter why you chose to go back to university.
- EMOTION qualifies students for a master’s degree. If you already hold one, you should convincingly justify the reasons for wanting to pursue a new masters in your letter.
Reference Letter
One Reference Letter (in English) from university professors or employers. The contact details of the person providing the reference must be clearly typed and must contain a working email address and a telephone number in the reference letter.
The Reference Letter should be addressed to: “The Joint Admission Board – EMOTION Master”.
The signature of the Referee must be handwritten and not typed and the date of the reference letter must not be older than 12 months.
- Only complete applications that meet the requirements will be considered eligible and will be assessed. If a required document, certification, etc. is missing, no request for integration will be made by our Offices and the application will be considered INELIGIBLE. Please, check your application carefully before submitting it.
- Be aware that the application and all attachments have to be filled in one session as the system does not allow to save the data and continue later.
- Avoid waiting for the last minute of the deadline date as the platform might experience technical issues that would delay your submission.
- If the system registers the time of submission after the 23:59 CET of the deadline, you will not be considered eligible.
- Once you have submitted your online form you will not be able to make changes or add other documents. No further request of modifications nor integration of documents will be accepted even if it is made before the application deadline. Please, take your time before submitting an application and make sure you upload all the necessary documents at once.
Students receive a confirmation email.
The Secretariat and Joint Admission Board (JAB) will verify the authenticity of the provided documents, especially your previous diplomas and transcripts. Presenting fraudulent documents or other forms of cheating will ban you from admission and future application procedures.
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