REQUIREMENTS

Candidates from diverse backgrounds, who have completed a Bachelor’s degree (university first cycle, Bachelor, EQF level 6) preferably with a thesis, or an equivalent degree, in a discipline of relevance to RePIC, that gives them access to a Master degree programme and demonstrable experience in themes related to redesigning of post-industrial cities and design-related backgrounds, including but not limited to the following fields:

Applications must include the following documents:

1. A copy of passport.
2. A certified copy of the Diploma (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached) and, ifavailable, of the Diploma Supplement. In case that a bachelor’s degree has not yet been handed out to an applicant, adeclaration from the relevant authorities that the requirements of a Bachelor degree have been satisfied, must besubmitted instead.
3. Certified copies of academic transcripts (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached).
4. A Curriculum Vitae in English.
5. Official proof of language abilities, where applicable.
6. A structured motivation letter describing their specific interest in the RePIC programme and their envisaged contributions to the programme.

Applicants who are either nationals of countries deemed by RePIC Partner Institutions to be English-speaking, or hold a Bachelor degree / equivalent qualification which was taught entirely in English will normally be assumed to have met RePIC language requirements. All other students must provide evidence of sufficient knowledge in the teaching languages at least on level B2 as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

It is the responsibility of the students to check that authorisations required for visa and residence permits are in order before the Partner Institution permits the student’s activities in the RePIC degree programme to take place for students. The Partner Institutions will make every effort to aid students in obtaining any necessary visa and residence permits before their studies commence.

The motivation letter must adhere to the following structure (single-spaced, with each answer respecting the indicated word limit):

1. Why do you want to join the RePIC study programme and which specialisation track do you prefer? (200 words)
2. What is your disciplinary background/expertise and how does it match the disciplinary requirements of RePIC? (200 words)
3. What are the major challenges of post-industrial cities you like to focus on in RePIC? (250 words)
4. What do you expect from the RePIC study programme? (100 words)
5. What kind of profession/career path are you aiming for after RePIC ? (150 words)

The selection for both general admission to the programme and EMJM scholarship eligibility is based on grades (50 %), documented prior knowledge and experience in the field (10 %), persuasiveness of the motivation letter (25 %) and language skills (15 %) and based on the documents provided in the RePIC application portal. The relative weight in percent for the four selection criteria mentioned above is indicated in brackets. RePIC considers itself to be an inclusive programme and recruits students worldwide to increase its accessibility and the diversity of its student population. An Equality and Diversity Awareness Programme will be developed and as part of the application process, nationality, gender and disability data is collected. Due consideration is taken to national requirements for admission of students in the countries where the RePIC Partner Universities are located. No Partner Institution is obliged to admit a student in conflict with national legal requirements for admission. Students who do not fulfill national requirements of a partner cannot be accepted.