FAQ

CYBERUS application procedure

Questions list:

1. What is the deadline to apply?
2. Which documents are required to apply to the CYBERUS Master Programme?
3. Can I apply by email?
4. Do I need to send original documents?
5. I do not have a passport yet, how can I complete my application?
6. I am going to graduate after the deadline. Can I apply?
7. I am already enrolled in another Master Programme, can I apply?
8. I graduated some years ago and may not be able to get a recommendation letter, will you accept a recommendation letter from my supervisor at work?
9. What format should my reference letters have?
10. I made a mistake when applying on the platform, what should I do?
11. What happens after my application?
12. Who can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
13. When will I be informed of the result of my application for a scholarship?
14. Is an English language certificate mandatory? What is the minimum score?
15. What should I do after I receive an acceptance letter for the programme?
16. Do I need to obtain a visa to both countries of study?
17. Is a Schengen visa sufficient?
18. How long does it take to obtain a visa?

1. 1 - What is the deadline to apply?

   The 2022 call for applications is open until Sunday 24 April 2022, 23:59 CET. Applications received afterwards will not be considered.

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2. 2 - Which documents are required to apply to the CYBERUS Master Programme?

   The required documents for on-line application are listed here.

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3. 3 - Can I apply by email?

   An application submitted only by email will not be considered at all.  All documents must be submitted through the online application platform to be considered by the selection committee.

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4. 4 - Do I need to send original documents?

   No, not at the application stage. If you are selected, then you may be asked to send original documents for registration.

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5. 5 - I do not have a passport yet, how can I complete my application?

   If you are selected and come from outside the EU, you will need a passport. However, for the application, if you do not have a passport yet, you can upload an official identity card. In order to be considered for the consortium scholarship, we absolutely need a copy of a document certifying your country of citizenship.

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6. 6 - I am going to graduate after the deadline. Can I apply?

   You can apply if you expect to graduate before 30^th June 2022. Final admission is subject to graduation. Failure to graduate cancels your admission.

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7. 7 - I am already enrolled in another Master Programme, can I apply?

   Yes. But it cannot be another Erasmus Mundus master if you apply for a fee waiver or an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

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8. 8 - I graduated some years ago and may not be able to get a recommendation letter, will you accept a recommendation letter from my supervisor at work?

   You must provide two (minimum) or three (maximum) letters from referees on official headed paper. They do not have to follow a template. The only provision is that the referees’ contact details should be clearly typed and contain a business email address and a telephone number. The Referees should have collaborated with the candidates and should be willing to answer queries about them. They should be able to communicate in English or French. One of them should be an academic who has taught or supervised the candidate. Check the required documents here.

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9. 9 - What format should my reference letters have?

   See right above.

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10. 10 - I made a mistake when applying on the platform, what should I do?

    You can correct the form until the application deadline.
    

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11. 11 - What happens after my application?

    The selection process and the schedule are explained here.

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12. 12 - Who can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship?

    Students from all countries can apply for consortium scholarships, except those who have already had an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

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13. 13 - When will I be informed of the result of my application for a scholarship?

    See here.

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14. 14 - Is an English language certificate mandatory? What is the minimum score?

    Students who completed their studies in the countries listed below are exempted from submitting a language certificate: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, English-speaking Canada, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

    Additionally, students of any of the above nationalities are exempted from providing a test and may simply apply with their passport as evidence of English proficiency.

    Others must provide evidence of proficiency in English measured by international tests: Cambridge General English FCE, IELTS (Academic) 5.5, TOEFL (paper based) 570, TOEFL (computer based) 230, TOEFL (internet based) 72. Applicants will submit standardised English/instruction language test scores.

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15. 15 - What should I do after I receive an acceptance letter for the programme?

    Students on the main list will have 14 days to give a definite answer. If they do not reply within the 14 days, they will lose the benefit of the offer and will be ruled out of both lists. In case of defections on the main list, students on the reserve list are contacted in order of ranking. They will be given 7 days to reply. If they do not reply within the 7 days, they will lose the benefit of the offer and the next person on the list will be contacted following the same procedure.

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16. 16 - Do I need to obtain a visa to both countries of study?

    If you are not an EU national, you will need a visa to enter the countries of study (France, Estonia, Belgium and Luxemboug).  If you are concerned, once you have received your admission letter, we strongly advise you to apply at the earliest for Long-Stay Visa (Visa VLS-TS) at the French Consulate of your country of residence.

     

    Your visa application must be carried out on France-Visas the official visa website for France. You will find the different steps you need to follow to complete your application here.

    For a Long-Stay Visa it is recommended to submit your application between 2 to 3 months before arrival in France

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17. 17 - Is a Schengen visa sufficient?

    No, for a residency permit you need a long stay student visa. The Schengen visa is valid only up to 3 months.

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18. 18 - How long does it take to obtain a visa?

    It depends on your nationality and country of residence. In some cases, it may take two to three months. Thus, apply for your visa as soon as you have been accepted.

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