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APPLICATION FOR NON-EUROPEAN STUDENTS
The deadline for applying for Academic year 2013-2015 (IMRD Programme 2013-2015) is January 18th, 2013 midnight (CET, Central European Time).
The postmark deadline for sending documents is January the 25th 2013 (this means we will accept all documents sent by regular mail that arrive at our office before the 26th of January, anything arriving on January 26th or later will not be considered applicant to the EM scholarship.
The International MSc in Rural Development offers admission to applicants who appear to have the highest potential for graduate study, and who - with the benefit of a graduate education - are the most likely to contribute substantially to their academic or professional fields through teaching, research, or professional practice.
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:
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Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least a second class or equivalent, preferably higher) from a university or recognized equivalent.
Candidates are expected to have basic science training (demonstrable in the transcripts) in the following fields: (1) mathematics and/or statistics; (2) agronomy and/or biology and/or environmental sciences; and (3) social sciences and/or rural development and/or economy. Candidates who cannot present a combined training of these fields will be evaluated on their aptitude, based on experience and knowledge of these fields, as demonstrated by CV or other evidence. -
Sufficient language knowledge proven by language certificates. The applicant must be proficient in the language of the course or training programme, i.e. English. Command of the English language is a very important criterion for admission. All students must proof their level of English. See the language section on the left.
Applicants generally have a Bachelor's degree or a recognized equivalent academic degree of minimum 3 years study in bioscience engineering or agricultural sciences (preferably agricultural economics), in combination with knowledge in environmental sciences, economics, sociology and rural development studies.
Admission decisions are based on a combination of factors including: academic degrees and records, the statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, language skills and relevant work experience (if any). We also consider the appropriateness of your goals to the IMRD programme.
In addition, consideration may be given to how your background and life experience would contribute significantly to an educationally beneficial mix of students.
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A format for the recommendation letter/reference letter can be downloaded here: Word document or PDF document.
NON-EUROPEAN SELF-FUNDING STUDENTS : REGISTER HERE TO START YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS 2013-2015.
The second step is a hard copy application file, composed of the printed application form and all requested documents (secondary school leaving certificate, higher education diploma(s), including all transcripts of records, language certificate(s), curriculum vita, passport pictures, copy of passport, originally signed recommendation letters) by regular or express mail to the IMRD secretariat before the deadline.
Please consult the FAQ! for more detailed information on the application procedure
IMPORTANT NOTE: because of the high number of applications, the IMRD management board is obliged to only consider those applications that are complete and contain all documents, translated if necessary. If your file is not complete, you will not be requested to add documents, but your application will not be considered for selection for admission and/or scholarship.
Specific note for Chinese students
From the academic year 2007-2008 onwards all students from the P.R. China will have to obtain a certificate of academic screening issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) of the German Embassy in Beijing before being allowed to enrol at any higher education institution, language course or other preparatory course in Flanders. The APS certificate is also required for obtaining a student visa to Belgium. The APS certificate needs to be sent with the application in order for the application to be considered.
Students planning to study in Flanders are advised to contact the Academic Evaluation Centre in Beijing, info{at}aps.org.cn as soon as possible in order to make the necessary appointments and this before applying for a visa. The APS application form and more information can be found on www.aps.org.cn.
Every student accepted at UGent for next academic year will get the cost of their APS-screening reimbursed by the Ghent University-China Platform. For this, the student has to contact the China Platform after arrival at UGent to make an appointment.
Ghent University has a specific service for Chinese students, the China Platform. Click here for more information (also available in Chinese).
OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION AND SCHOLARSHIP SYSTEM
Please note that an appeal can only be made to the selection procedure, and not to the outcome of the selection status! An appeal may be made by sending an appeal form via registred mail to the IMRD secreteriat (postal address- see contact on this website).
The from should state the reason of their appeal, including proof of supporting documents (if applicable). The IMRD Appeal Form can be uploaded here.
The appeal has to be sent within 10 working days (with the date of postmark as proof) after receipt of the selection news.
Once the IMRD secretariat receives the appeal form, the sender will receive an acknowledgement of receipt by email.
The appeal will then be investigated by the IMRD coordinator and secreteriat and if needed extra feedback will be obtained from the IMRD management board.
Within 15 working days after receptionof the appeal, the appealer will receive the outcome of the appeal with the reasons for rejecting or accepting it.
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