Frequently Asked Questions
Click on one of the following questions and find your answer. In case you have further questions contact: info@unesco-ihe.org.
1. How do I apply for a MSc Programme?
2. When is the yearly application deadline for MSc Programmes?
3. What happens after I have applied for a MSc Programme?
4 How many years is my academic admission valid?
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How do I apply for a MSc Programme?
The following four steps guide you through the application procedure for UNESCO-IHE's master programmes.
Step 1.
First of all we advise you to carefully read the contents of all MSc programmes and their specialisations before making up your mind which programme/specialisation suits you best.
We advise you to apply for the programme/specialisation that best suits your academic background, work experience and that would best meet your future plans.
It is our experience that a number of applicants, before applying to a certain programme, have not read the contents well and therefore makes a choice for a certain specialisation, whereas another specialisation might be more useful or interesting.
Once you have been academically accepted to a certain programme it may be difficult to change to another programme later on.
Step 2.
Check if you you meet the admission criteria as mentioned here.
Step 3.
Click on application form Master programmes to download the application form.
After that collect the necessary documents that should be sent together with your completed application form:
* Certified photocopies of degrees/diplomas;
* Copy of academic transcripts translated in English (list with subjects that you followed during your university study and marks obtained);
* Two reference letters, preferably one from a person that can judge your professional abilities (actual employer) and one from a person that can judge your academic abilities;
* Copy of passport if available;
* Copy of results of TOEFL or IELTS test if required (see Requirements English here).
Step 4.
Only send your application if it is complete: incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration! You have to send your application by airmail to:
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Student Affairs Office
P.O.Box 3015
2601 DA Delft
Netherlands
As you are required to sign the forms and accompany them with the appropriate and certified documents, UNESCO-IHE cannot accept applications in electronic form. Only original applications will be accepted.
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2. When is the yearly application deadline?
The deadline of application for the MSc programmes that start on the third Thursday of October is 1 August of the same year. You have to take into account that, in case you wish to apply for financial assistance, the deadline of application for a fellowship is usually much earlier! Applications can be sent throughout the year.
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3. What happens after I have applied for a MSc Programme?
After your application has been received at UNESCO-IHE we will send you a confirmation of receipt by e-mail. After that moment it takes about four weeks before a decision has been made on your academic admission. At that moment a letter will be sent to you by airmail informing you about the outcome of your application.
Funding available at the moment of application
If you have indicated that you have already found a sponsor who will be responsible for payment of the programme fees we will send you a cost indication and financial statement.
You will be requested to complete the financial form and return it to us.
After its receipt and approval we will send you your official certificate of admission, the final information and an invoice and we will arrange your residence permit for The Netherlands.
No funding available at the moment of application
If you have indicated in your application that you wish to apply for financial assistance we will give you information on the various possibilities for financial assistance in your admission letter.
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4. How many years is my academic admission valid?
Once you have been academically accepted this admission remains valid for three years.
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