What are your questions on DENSYS?

Hello everyone,
My name is Heathcliff Demaie (HDE), vice-chair of DENSYS. This page is dedicated to Q&A related to DENSYS program content and application process. The replay of the webinar given the 2nd Nov 2020 is available here : https://videos.univ-lorraine.fr/index.php?act=view&;id=11436.

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What does an ideal motivational statement looks like, and what points should be covered in video regarding motivations (Can we send them instead of uploading at some social media platform?)?

by Ahsan

A: Explanations have been given during the webinar. The video can be shared through a web platfor... more

by HDE

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martin, Shovan, Aasma and 16 more

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What are you looking for in the professor/supervisor recommendations? Are there any specific points that they should touch on?

A: We will evaluation how well your referee know you, know the program and if he/she think you fi... more

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Mwendwa, Aasma, Nuril and 10 more

How many scholarships will the program offer for non partner countries?

1000 €/month for partner and programme country students. The only difference is on travel and ins... more

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Aasma, Kamaldeen Adekola, Oghengare Prosper Umukoro and 2 more

I'm an electrical engineering student but did not take heat or thermodynamics. Would that affect my chances negatively? I can prepare definitely beforehand

A: No it is not a issue.

by HDE

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Hj, Serien, Ayush Jadhav and 2 more

Would you require the TOEFL results to be sent directly from ETS account? or does the pdf file showing the score is enough?

A: No a copy of your score canbe uploaded to our platform.

by HDE

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Oluwarotimi Arijeloye, Ayush Jadhav, Jessica Valdés and 2 more

Why is it necessary to disclose which other EM programmes I'm applying to? How does that affect my application (admission and scholarship both) in any way?

A: It is not compulsory at all and do not influence your application or scholarship by any way.

by HDE

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Nuril, Theresa, Shovan and 2 more

Can the short video emphasize on ideas mentioned in the motivation letter?

Yes, the content is up to you. We need to know who you are and why we should admit you in the pro... more

by HDE

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Serien, Jessica Valdés, Saeed Ur Rehman and 1 more

Is there a minimum required GPA?

A: No min GPA but last year all the admitted student were higher that 3.5/4

by HDE

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Ali Naseri

Daisy Waweru

Linda S A

Do we not get any confirmation email after submitting the application. I have recently submitted my application and have not received any confirmation mail.

Up to 17 Dec, the confirmation emails were not sent for some reason. This issue is now solved (I ... more

by Heathcliff Demaie

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ELesa

Prashant Tiwari

Reiuyt

Is it solely the student's choice to choose his exit university?

A: No, this choice is based on your desire, your carreer choice, and the constraints we have in t... more

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Daisy Waweru

Riley Wagner

I am finishing my bachelor degree in 2020/2021. As of the application date, I won't have my bachelor certificate yet, which I will receive by June 2021. I would like to know, can my application be accepted and considered equally to others, without me having finished the bachelor by the time of ap... more

A: Of course, your application will be eligible but your enrolment in the program will be pending... more

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Serien

Sthefi

The minimum ielts score in writing section is 5.5 with overall score of 6.5. If i jst get 6.5 overall and above 6 in writing will i get full points in english proficiency as there is 20% weightage in selection points?

A: Your score is a requirement but beside that your English language proficiency will be evaluate... more

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Shovan

Do we need to attach the proof of employment if we are currently working full-time?

A: Yes any evidence of this working activity is required (ID card, work contract, ...).

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Jessica Valdés

Nikhil

Should we attach our certificate that we have got in CV itself or we can attach it on others document section on the application portal?

A: Do not overload your application. If relevant, you can added it in the education section.

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Jenny Repollo

Jess

Should I only provide information related to my bachelor degree or do I have to include information related to my previous degrees as well (school and college) ?

by Shovan

No, from BSc is enough.

by Heathcliff Demaie

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Akhilesh

Ermias

I have recent TOEIC (speaking and writing as well as listening and reading) text scores, are they valid?

TOEIC is accepted.

by Heathcliff Demaie

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Hassan

Laura

If for financial and health problems, a student decided to opt for the Pass/NoPass grading scheme only in the past spring semester, will this affect his/her selection process?

Could you please elaborate your question? As far as I get your point, this choice doesn't affect ... more

by HDE

If I had courses with a Pass grade instead of a letter grade, will that affect my application and... more

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Ali

If admitted, when do we select our choice for the exit university?

A: In March 2022.

by HDE

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Riley Wagner

Is it better to wait and upload the transcripts with the grades of the current fall semester (in the case of an undergrad graduating this year)?

A: You can upload docs up to the deadline and the more we have from you the better , the more con... more

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Theresa Kahale

How do students select the topics for their master theses? Are they allowed to conduct their project at an outside company that they already have a relationship with?

by Riley Wagner

A: The master thesis topic and hosting company can be proposed by the student and has to be valid... more

by HDE

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Linda S A

I have 2 hardcopy reccomendation letters issued to me by my previous professors.Is it sufficient to submit them.

by Abdul

A: No, the rec letters have to be uploaded by your referees.

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Rehied Mohamed

Does someone has a higher probabilty to be chosen, if he/she has the competnce in the language of the universities' lands such as French, Spanish and/or Swedish?

A: I would say no but it will give your the opportunity to improve this competence or to have mor... more

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felipe

A current masters students (in the first semseter) and don't like the program after joining and want to quit, can apply to DENSYS? I am Sudaneses and doing Masters in UAE

In the website they didn't mention such things, I think you can apply But it may affect the sch... more

by Serien

I think it is okay but you may have to quit this degree before joining

by Natal

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fabio

How does it affect the selection, if someone has been working and studying in Europe for years?

A: Positively because it show a will for international experience + a small influence on the scho... more

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felipe

I hold currently a master degree in mechanical engineering...Can i apply for DENSYS?

A: Yes you can apply but make sure that your motivation and the added value of getting another MS... more

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Mashhood

Can I use my Certificate of English as medium of Instruction from my University instead taking TOEFL or IELTS to prove my English proficiency? If I can use that Certificate does it affects my score in the selection process?

A: No - the only certificate we accept so far are listed on our website.

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Emmanuel

i am presently doing a masters degree in energy engineering which i will complete in july 2021. Am i eligible to apply?

A: Yes you are eligible. But make your motivation and the added value you see in getting another ... more

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mart

is this program open to students from africa?

A/ Of course. We have this year 4 students from Nigeria and 1 from Zimbabwe.

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billy

Lets say someone has a CGPA of 3.90 while another student has a CGPA 3.6, However the second student is from a better reputed university where it is not possible to score such high CGPA and even at 3.60 he/she is ranked third in their department. Do you take these factors into consideration or th... more

Yes, There are universities where the Cgpa is sometimes as less as 3.73 for the top ranked studen... more

by Ahsan

Of course, we try to take into account the ranking of your university while evaluating your CGPA.

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fabio

I was told (by Heathcliff) that we also have the option of submitting a third recommendation letter along with our letter of motivation. If I'm not mistaken, only we (the applicant) have the option of uploading this third letter on the portal, not the referee. Can you confirm this? Is more prefer... more

A: It a possibility that you have but set-up a too big application file. The reviewers will have ... more

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Oluwarotimi

Is it mandatory to have a published paper in a reocgnized journal for application into DENSYS

by Oluwarotimi

A: Not at all. If so, we would have mentioned it.

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Oluwarotimi

I am perusing a masters degree in a better university and with better GPA than my bachelor's degree. Will it give more chance to get selected. And how GPA is calculated depending on courses if i have a master's degree.

A: This is definitely positive and add this to your application. We don't calculate GPA but the r... more

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Hamady

Is there a certain word limit that has to be kept in mind while writing the motivation letter?

Look somewhere on this page.

by HDE

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Anji

I took IELTS exam in February of 2019. By the end of the application it's still going to be valid but through the process it's going to expire, should I take another exam or can I still use the one from 2019?

by Marina

No problem. We don't take into account the expiration date as long as it remains reasonable (let'... more

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Anne

Hi! Can you please consider Philippines to be an exempted country for the English proficiency test? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you so much.

*the Philippines. Apologies for the error and redundancy.

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Amy

For the academic transcripts, only the translation is necessary? or do I have to apostille the documents?

by Jessica Valdés

A: The transcript has to be certified by your university or by a notary public.

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Does a current Master student can apply to DENSYS? is he/she eligible to apply?

In the website they didn't mention such things, I think you can apply But it may affect the sch... more

by Serien

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I would like to know if it necessary to have an English exam certificate, or can I use a recommendation letter of my teacher if I’m not able to take the test?

by Elio

A: No other certificate than those mentioned on our website will be accepted.

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How to certify my documents? I am planning to apply in the DENSYS - Academic years 2021-2023. You have asked for the Certified copy of the degrees and academic transcripts. Should I attach all of the certificates of my educational degrees or only the Bachelor's degree?

by Shovan

A: To make it short, only your bachelor degree and transcript, certified by a notary public or by... more

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Will the webinar be recorded?

by Tanvi Shah

A: Yes, the webinar will be recorder and put available through a web lik posted on twitter, linke... more

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Is it necessary to include the details of the current semester courses under the academic transcripts? If so, how should it be included as the garde card for the current semester will not be available till after the deadline?

A: Just provide the transcript that you have by the deadline. Marks and title of the courses are ... more

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Is it necessary to put our award or social work certificate within the CV? If it's necessary, should we attach the scan of original document or just the certified photocopy of the document?

A: For award of social work certificate, it is not necessary to join those documents. If it is im... more

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my native language is english and my comprehension of french language is limited to that of a beginer's. will that affect my chances of selection in anyways?

A: No, French language is neither a requirement nor a admission criteria.

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In what cases will a interview via video conference will be taken?

A: It is really unlikely but is possible if your application is really good and with a shadow zone.

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What if my research/journal paper has been sumbitted to a conference/journal for review, with what status should I cite it in my CV and will that be taken into consideration for my application?

A: Mention it in your CV. It will be appreciated.

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How much does GPA matter if you also have 2+ years of relevant experience in the energy industry?

Your GPA (or the marks you get in the most relevant courses for DENSYS) are still important after... more

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The website mentions the video limit size to be "3-5 mins" and the admission platform says 3 mins. So which one has to be referred to?

A: The video has to be 3 - 5 min long.

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Does the review of applications start when we apply? So applying earlier would get us an earlier response?

A: the reviews will start just after the deadline and not before.

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Does a Bachelor in Computer Science match the Admission Criteria?

by Gerrit

A: You are eligible but your score will be reduced as this is not really relevant with DENSYS dom... more

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Considering the diversity of educational institutions around the globe, How much does the rankings of your graduation institution matter? (Though the educational institution is recognised by all the national authorities of the country)

A: You are right. This is a nightmare that is why a ranking is also useful. In any case we will d... more

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Do you prefer referees with stronger academic background (eg: with PhDs, published many papers) compared to those with experience in engineering practice (eg: no PhD but several patents)? Or are they treated with the same importance?

A: See answer somewhere else on this page.

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Do you give more preference to referees with academic background (eg: with PhDs, published research papers) over those with engineering practice experience (eg: patents but no PhD)? Or will they all be considered the same importance?

A: Same importance as long as the working experience is relevant.

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I am from Malaysia. But now, I am pursuing my Bachelor in Germany. Do I habve lower chance to get selected if that is he case?

A: Not at all. This is in fact a positive aspect: experience of international education.

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My medium of instruction has always been English. Do I still need to take an IELTS or TOFEL? I can submit a proof from my university regarding the same.

by Priyanshu

No it is not eligible. Look at our website for more details. Sorry.

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If I get 6.5 in ielts, as per the marks distribution in the website for admission, would I get 20 marks out of 20 during the admission criteria.

No, your English proficiency will also be evaluated through the other documents of your applicati... more

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I last took the IELTS in 2016, can I use the score or I have to sit it again and then submit the new results?

No. IELTS score is valid for 2 years only. So, You have to sit for the IELTS exam again.

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What is the minimum and maximum words in the Motivation Letter? Also, the required font size and font style?

2 pages max, 11 point font. Keep in mind that it should remain readable.

by HDE

According to the application website, it is a "one-page letter". Which is correct, 1 or 2 pages max?

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What exactly ID photo are you requiring?

A: The photo you can use to get a passport or an identity card.

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In my country, English language proficiency examination centers are closed until now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only in northern Iraq there is one center that was opened recently and it is reserved until early February 2021, how can this issue be resolved? Is it possible to submit the applicat... more

by Baraa

TOEFL Home Edition

by HDE

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Do i need to notarize my certificate?

Only diplomas and transcripts

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Do you accept IELTS the general component?

I don't understand.

by HDE

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I don't get the required english level for applying to the program. Can I still apply with this score and update it after the application deadline?

by Amine

Which score are talking about? No you can't apply with no Eng certificate.

by HDE

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Can you please explain what did you mean by 'Do you know a foreign language?' ?

by Shovan

It means another language than your native language and English

by HDE

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I took my IELTS on IDP, do I need to send electronic score from the test centre or uploading the pdf of result is enough?

by Ahsan

No, pdf is enough

by HDE

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Is there any application fee for DENSYS application?

by Ahsan

by HDE

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Hi, greetings from Indonesia. I would like to ask if my TOEFL expired in April 2020 but I plan to take IELTS Exam in February 2021. Is it possible if I use my TOEFL than I will submit my IELTS Result after released? I cannot take IELTS Exam immediately because I am working in mining and the neare... more

by Pandhu (Indonesia)

We don't mind the expiration date of your test

by Heathcliff Demaie

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Are Jordanian applicants eligible to apply for the program?

by Moe

Yes

by HDE

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can both of my references be work manager (the work is directly related to Densys), and are jordanian applicants eligible for EMJMD scholarships for his program

by Moe

Yes and Yes

by HDE

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Are we eligible for APS after the graduation? I mean is University of Lorraine eligible for APS

What is APS?

by HDE

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Could you please explain how my references have to upload their letters, should they also create an account, and if yes - is there any differences between Referent acc and Applicant?

They receive an email with a link to upload their reference letters in the platform.

by HDE

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I am from architecture, am I eligible?

I would say no: not enough background in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, ...

by HDE

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Nowadays, and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many IELTS and TOEFL centres are close, however, the Duolingo English Test has come to solve this issue, are the Duolingo English Test results acceptable?

by Marah

Check out the website.

by HDE

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I've got an overall grade of 7.4 in my Bachelor's in Energy Engineering. Do I still have a chance of being accepted to Densys?

by César

I guess it is 7.4 on a scale of 10. Yes, you have a chance to be selected.

by Heathcliff Demaie

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On my transcript there is link on it which you can you use to verify the transcript from my university. Do I still have to certify the result by notary public?

by Peter

Transcripts

No, this link is sufficient.

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During the final semester, are the students given a pool of research topics from which they will select their desired topic on which they will do their master thesis on?

The Master's thesis can be done in a private company or in an academic research lab. Proposals ar... more

by Heathcliff Demaie

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I received my TOEFL scores today. I got 100 but, on writing 21 and the minimum is 22. Would my application be considered?

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According to the application website, the Motivation Letter is a one-page letter. However, there is a similar inquiry in this website, to which your answer is 2 pages max. Which is correct, 1 or 2 pages max?

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My transcript is in the CWA format (UK format). Do I have to convert it to CGPA?

by Peter

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I’m a graduate and a national from one of the English speaking countries listed on the website. Do I still need to submit an English proficiency certificate?

by Fahad

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In the website it says there is Exemption for graduates who are nationals from English-speaking countries and who have been taught and evaluated in English. Does that mean I don't have to submit proof of English proficiency if I fall under that category?

by fahad

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By ID photo are you asking for a photo of my ID card or a photo of my face?

by Cesar

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Hi! Can you please consider Philippines to be an exempted country for the English proficiency test? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you so much.

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I have a query regarding the referees email addresses. In my case, both of my referees have their email account with gmail only because currently they don't have any official institute email address for both my organization and my Engineering College. Therefore, I request you to kindly help me wi... more

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Its written in one of the answers that degrees need to be certified by notary or by university. Can you elaborate certified by university? My degree and transcript has been issued in English by my university and has signatures of rector and controller examination. Is this enough for certification?

by Bushra

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Yomi

We are directed to convert our CGPA to 4.0 scale using linear conversion method. How do go about this linear conversion as it wasn't stated on the website?

Sun, Dec 18, 2022

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Alex

Tue, Dec 28, 2021

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Kenneth

Can I delete my reference letters and request for an updated one from the same referees?

Wed, Dec 15, 2021

Heathcliff Demaie

No, send me an email.

Wed, Dec 22, 2021

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Jessica Gómez

Where can I find the list of required documents for application?

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

HDE

There is no list of documents but you can create an account and delete it if you don't want to go further.

Wed, Dec 22, 2021

Daniela Gómez

Hola Jessica, estoy interesada en postularme para septiembre del próximo año, si quieres podemos hablar y revisar juntas el proceso para inscripción, no dudes en contactarme: danagomezduq@unal.edu.co

Fri, Aug 13, 2021

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Izaz Gul

when will be the intake this time?

Fri, Mar 12, 2021

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Misha

how are refree's supposed to upload my recommendation letters?

Sun, Dec 13, 2020

Heathcliff Demaie

They receive an email with a link.

Wed, Dec 22, 2021

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Amit

Where is the place to add the E-mail id's of the recommenders in the application form, so that the letter of recommendation can be uploaded?

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Heathcliff Demaie

The contact information of your referees is asked in the main form.

Wed, Dec 22, 2021

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