Requirements
Admission Requirements
The applications are accepted on qualification and first-come/first-served basis. i.e.in case of equal qualification of two applicants, the early applicant is given the place. Therefore it is recommended to apply as soon as possible, well before the deadline. Students can upload their completed application form and CV before the other documents in order to secure a place.
Educational Requirements
Applicants are required to hold at least a four-year higher education degree of a high standard, normally in an Engineering, Mathematics or Physics subject OR equivalent with appropriate work experience.
Students applying to Loughborough and Oldenburg universities are requested to provide one of the following English certificates:
- TOEFL (Loughborough requirements): (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice), minimum score of 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test) or 90 (internet-based test). Oldenburg University requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 80 (internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum for Loughborough University; 5.5 for Oldenburg University
- Cambridge Advanced Exam in English: B minimum
- Cambridge Proficiency Exam in English: C minimum
There is no Spanish or French language exams required. Students who want to follow the core in Spanish can take intensive Spanish courses before the start of the semester to fresh up their knowledge. Zaragoza university tests the Spanish level of applicant students with a phone interview.
Documents to present
Candidates for admission should upload the following documents:
1. One completed application form (please note that qualifications must be explained clearly, especially if the applicant studied in a non-EU country).
2. A CV (resume) in English
3. A certified copy of the university diploma and transcripts ("certified" means that the documents must bear the official University stamp to be considered valid)
4. Two letters of reference to be sent by post directly to EUREC Agency (See additional information below).
5. A proof of English language proficiency (see above for minimum scores) - this proof may be provided later than the rest of the application, but before the start of classes in September/October!
6. Any additional information in support of your application is welcome but not requested (eg: information on work experience). If you are an employee and envisage to re-orientate your career into renewable energy, a covering letter outlining your motivations to participate in the course would be very useful
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the academic year 2010-2011 is 31st July 2010 (date of receipt of the application materials). You are welcome to submit your online application from January 2010 onwards.
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis by the academic committee of the RE Master until July 2010.
The first evaluations can be expected by end of April 2010. In case applicants need an earlier answer, they should request it directly when applying online.
Letters of Reference
The reference (to be provided in English) should include, if possible, details of the results he/she has obtained throughout his/her studies. If the applicant has not graduated, the reference should give a prediction of the likely degree outcome. Additionally, the reference should indicate whether the applicant language skills are adequate for postgraduate study (either in English, French or Spanish according to the student's choice of university).
Finally, the referee should include their name, status/title, telephone/fax/email number, the name and address of their institution/company, the official headed paper of the institution/company and their signature. It is prefered that the letter be sent via regular mail directly from the referee to EUREC Agency. The application is not valid without references.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees amount to EUR 7.000 for students with the nationality of an EU Member State and EUR 11.000 for students without EU nationality. Fees will be payable in three approximately equal instalments spread throughout the course. The additional fees are as follows:
- Loughborough University: non-EU students: EUR 1.500
- Oldenburg University: all students : EUR 120
- Kassel University: all students: around EUR 200
- Zaragoza University: all students : EUR 68
- Ecole des Mines de Paris, Newcastle University, University of Athens, NTUA: no additional fees
If your participation in the programme is conditional upon your receiving financial support, please indicate this clearly in the application form.
Visa Requirements
All non-EU applicants are required to obtain a study visa which they should request at the country's embassy where they will study the first semester. The visa must cover the entire duration of the academic year and is a pre-condition for enrolment. EUREC Agency provides a support letter for the VISA process, but cannot apply for a VISA instead of the students who have to apply, well in advance, for themselves.