For general required documents, see the application procedure and check English requirements; not all countries with an English educational background are exempt from language tests.
Applicants also need to submit:
- A situated motivation video (submitted as link)
- A portfolio (submitted as link)
- CV (submitted as a separate file)
- Approved applicants will have the interview with the admission committee
I) Motivation video
The motivation video (max 1 min 30 s) should provide a clear overview of the applicant’s intention to study in the AISS joint master’s programme. The motivation video positions the applicant’s interests within the current research topics and future workforce. The video is an opportunity to connect the applicant’s skill set and academic and/or professional background with the preferred topic. Applicants are encouraged to situate themselves within current academic and/or industry developments and to envision possible projects and outcomes for their potential Master thesis.
The video needs to be uploaded to the application in the online application system DreamApply. We do not accept videos in the format of TikTok, Instagram, X and other social media platforms.
II) Skillset
a) Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio with a set of selected works, demonstrating their previous experience and skill set on a professional level. The portfolio can include videos, images, sketches, 3D visualisations and graphic or interactive presentations, applications, GitHub links, research, or citizen activity projects.
- The expected format of the portfolio is as follows:
- Up to 5 individual works with a brief description.
- The individual pieces of work should represent and identify the candidate’s best skills.
- Each work’s description should include a summary and relevant background information.
- In all cases, the applicant should clearly explain the skill set required for the project and their contribution.
The portfolio can be submitted as a file or a link to a website.
b) Applicants are expected to submit their CVs describing how they envision funding themselves during their studies without the scholarship (only ten people receive the scholarship).
III) Interview
The interview with the admission board is conducted in English. Each candidate is assigned a 15-minute time slot. The order of the interviews is arranged through email. If you are not in time for the interview, rescheduling it is impossible.
The structure of the interview is as follows:
- A personal introduction of the applicant, focusing on their previous academic and/or professional experience as related to his/her eventual studies in the AISS programme.
- An explanation of the applicant’s motivation to study in the AISS programme introduces the topics the applicant is interested in exploring in depth during his/her studies.
- An overview of the skill set that the applicant expects to acquire during their eventual studies in the AISS programme and the relevance of this desired skill set for the applicant’s future career plans.
- Answers to the follow-up questions from the members of the admissions committee.
Applicants are evaluated based on:
- The academic transcript illustrates the relevance and excellence of their academic background.
- The CV illustrates the relevant professional experience and training.
- The motivation video illustrates the submitted statement of research intentions.
- The portfolio illustrates the skills and previous experience in the field.
- English language skills, as illustrated by the English language certification and the interview.
Please send any additional questions regarding the admissions procedure or requirements to [email protected].
If applying for a scholarship, please add a justification (check box) to the application as to why you should be the one to receive the scholarship. Please also note that those who have already benefitted from an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) scholarship are not eligible to apply for an additional scholarship. Only the ten best will receive the scholarship. The Philippines nationality scholarship quota is complete; no more scholarships for the Philippines.
The admission exam consists of assessment documents (50% of the final score), and the interview (50% of the final score).
Entrance exam part name: Documents
Minimum positive result: 35
Maximum positive result: 50
Entrance exam part name: Interview
Minimum positive result: 35
Maximum positive result: 50