Step 1: prepare your application file

All documents required in the application file must be uploaded in their original form and, if the documents are not originally in English, must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

1-Transcript of records

2-Bachelor’s diploma

Scan of original Bachelor diploma from university education in the original language, list of subjects taken and grades received from the university education in the original language, the Diploma Supplement if applicable, AND certified English translation of the diploma and transcripts of study results (if you haven’t completed your first degree yet, please send available transcripts)

3-Documentation of English language proficiency

Students must justify of a level B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For this they must provide one of the documents below:

• A TOEFL-test with a minimum score of 90 points
• An IELTS-test with a minimum score of band 6.5
• A Pearson’s language test with a score of at least 62 points
• A Cambridge Advance Language test
• A letter from their university that certifies their English level according to the CEFR
  

4-Motivation letter

Be up to the point, no more than 1000 words

A motivation letter must contain information about the applicant’s reason for applying, his/her interest in the programme, his/her ideas of applied research and his/her professional development plan. In addition:

• State and argument your preferred choice of mobility for semester 3, and/or rank your preferences for semester 3
• Clearly declare that you’ve never benefited from an Erasmus Mundus Master Course grant
• Indicate your references (contact details of two people with whom you have worked)

5-CV

• A CV, preferably in Europass format. 
• Indicate your LinkedIn public page if you have one (not compulsory)

6-Letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation should be of academic nature and must contain contact details and title/position of referees as well as the date the letter was written.

PROCEDURE
During the application process, candidates will be requested to indicate contacts of 2 referees. The referees will then receive an automatic email requesting them to complete their recommendation and add it to the candidate's application before February 6th 2023. Two completed referee forms must be uploaded for your application to be valid.
 
WARNING : 
1) Candidates should anticipate a delay long enough for referees to add their recommendations to the application, implying that the candidate should finished his part of the application well before February 6^th 2023, so that he referees have enough time to contribute to the application.

2) We recommend that you choose your referees and ask them to recommend you ahead of time, and that you inform them when you have deposited your candidature so that they know to look for the automatic email requesting them to add their recommendation to your application.

7-Proof of nationality

Proof of nationality could be:

• Scan of the applicant passport (preferred)
• National ID and certified language translation

8-Scan of a birth certificate

9-Documented last 5 years residence history

You have to provide all three documents mentioned hereunder :

• Certificate of residence of your current accommodation: it can be verified on the basis of the provision of a document listed in the PRADO website mentioning your current address.

In case such document is not available, other documents can be accepted, such as a residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate's municipality normal registration rules within 12 months before the application deadline.

• Certificate from the candidate's place of work, study or training issued by an employer or an institution within the 12 months before the application deadline.
  
• A 5-year residency attestation : a statement from you explaining where you lived during the last 5 years. Sign and date this statement

10-Potential additional relevant information

You can add to your application research papers, projects portfolio, etc.

If you have any need for clarification on PSRS programme / eligibility prior to application or if you encounter technical issues during your online application do not hesitate to contact us : master.PSRS@univ-st-etienne.fr

Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Applications by email will not be taken into consideration at any time.

Step 2: Submit your application file

• Go to https://international-sciencemasters.univ-st-etienne.fr/login
• You’ll have first to complete a quick profile. Be careful of the nationality you choose in case of dual citizenship, this will affect you status as a student coming from either Programme or Partner country in Erasmus+ EMJMD scholarship selection;
• Fill in the fields and upload your documents;
• You should receive an acknowledgement of receipt once your on-line application is successfully submitted. Check your spam folder if you do not see it. Do not answer to this email.