Beasiswa Scholarship S1 S2 S3 Diploma | International University Study Information

The Universität Bern will offer international students Excellence Scholarships for postgraduate study for the academic year 2008/09. The scholarship consists of 1600 CHF per month for the entire duration of the Master’s programme (Theologische Fakultät, Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Wirtschafts- und sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Medizinische Fakultät, Vetsuisse Fakultät, Philosophisch-historische Fakultät, Philosophisch-humanwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Philosophisch-naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Konferenz gesamtuniversitärer Einheiten).

Master’s Programmes

For further information (study programmes, major, minor, etc.) about the about the Master’s programmes offered at our university please contact the departement concerened directly.
Criteria for selection:

* Applicants must, by end of July 2008, have graduated with at least a Bachelor’s degree in the same field of study as the selected Master’s programme
* The applicant’s place of residence during the application period must be in their home country

The applicant’s file must include the following in duplicate:

* Application form (download here)
* Curriculum vitae /resume
* Letter of motivation and objectives
* Letter of recommendation from a professor of your home university
* Evidence of sufficient language proficiency in German or dispensation granted by the faculty concerned at Universität Bern
* Transcript of grades obtained during Bachelor studies, diploma (photocopies) or confirmation of home university that Bachelor studies in the same study field as applied Master’s programme will be completed by the end of July 2008
* Record of school-leaving examination (i.e. university entrance qualification)
* 2 passport photos
* Copy of passport

The application must be written in the language of the corresponding Master’s course.
Closing date:
Applicants’ files should be submitted before December 21, 2007 to:

Universität Bern, International Relations, Hochschulstrasse 4, CH-3012 Bern

Each application must be submitted in duplicate (2 paper copies).

Incomplete application files will not be considered!

The files will be examined by a selection committee. The criteria for selection are previous academic excellence and the potential of the candidate.

Contact:

Claudine Rossi, phone +41 (0)31 631 80 49

IPRS are funded by the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). IPRS are open to citizens of all overseas countries (excluding New Zealand ). IPRES cover tuition fees only and are available for either Doctoral or Masters level research. Closing date: All applications for Swinburne research scholarships close on the last Friday of October each year.

Swinburne qualifications are highly regarded and research positions are prized by the academic community.

To qualify for candidature for higher degree by research, you must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies at a high level of achievement. For example:

a four year degree (eg: engineering, information technology, education etc.);

a three year degree and an Honours year;

a three year degree and one year of a Masters by coursework;

a three year course and one year of a Masters preliminary or other qualifying program; or

a three year degree and a postgraduate diploma

Plus students must demonstrate English Language proficiency: IELTS (Academic Module) of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL 575 (paper-based) or 232 (computer-based) with TWE 5.0.

If you are already studying a Masters degree and wish to convert to a PhD, you will only be considered for a scholarship for a PhD program after advice from DEST.

How to Apply
Step 1:
Consult our Key Areas of Research website to determine whether Swinburne covers your area of research interest.

Step 2:
Complete an Application for Admission to Research Higher Degree Candidature and Scholarship. For information refer to the Office of Research and Graduate studies website.

Submit this form to Swinburne International:

By mail or courier:
Swinburne International
PO Box 218 Hawthorn
Victoria AUSTRALIA 3122
Ph: +61 3 9214 8712

By fax:
Facsimile: +61 3 9818 3648
(Remember to mail the original application and supporting documents to Swinburne International office at the address above.)

In person:
Swinburne International
Level 1, Swinburne Place, West Building
Hawthorn, Victoria 3122

By email:
You can scan your application forms in and email them.

Deadline: the last Friday of October each year

For more information and application form, please visit the official announcement.