When can I apply for the ME3 Masters Course?
The application process will start soon. Please check our website frequently. Each year, you can apply for the ME3 Masters Course until May 15th (for non-European students) or June 15th (for European students) for the academic year starting the following September. However be aware that the deadline for applying for the Erasmus Mundus scholarships is the 8th of January each year.
Can I be admitted into the ME3 programme if I am not selected for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
Both application processes are separated. First your application is assessed to know if you are admitted to the ME3 programme based on minimum requirements.
If you are admitted to the ME3 programme then your application is fairly ranked with others regarding the award of the Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
What is the deadline to apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarships?
The deadline to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship is stipulated in here. After this date, you can still apply for the ME3 programme but your application will not be considered for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Be aware that the number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships is very limited compared to the number of applications we receive. So we strongly encourage you to look for other funding sources as well.
For on-line applications, you will receive automatically a receipt of your application, dated on the day you validate your application on the application website.
For paper applications, please make sure your application package will be received by Ecole des Mines de Nantes before the application deadline. Paper applications must be sent to the following address:
Ecole des Mines de Nantes
DSEE / ME3
4 Rue Alfred Kastler, B.P. 20722
44307 NANTES Cedex 03
FRANCE
Be aware that on-line applications are preferred (as missing pieces can be checked automatically by the website). But of course, paper and on-line applications will be evaluated using the same criteria and grading.
What is the deadline to apply for the ME3 Excellence scholarships?
The deadline to apply for a ME3 Excellence scholarship is Sunday the 31st of March 2013. After this date, you can still apply for the ME3 programme, but your application will not be considered for a ME3 Excellence scholarship.
Be aware that the number of ME3 Excellence scholarships is very limited compared to the number of applications we receive. So we strongly encourage you to look for other funding sources as well.
For online applications, you will receive automatically a receipt of your application, dated on the day you validate your application on the application website.
For paper applications, please be sure that your application package will be received by EMN before the application deadline. Paper applications should be sent to the following address:
Ecole des Mines de Nantes
DSEE / ME3
4, rue Alfred Kastler, B.P. 20722
44307 NANTES Cedex 03
FRANCE
Be aware that online applications are preferred (as missing pieces can be checked automatically by the website). But of course, paper and online applications will be evaluated using the same criteria and grading.
When are the results released for the admission into ME3 (and for the Erasmus Mundus scholarships)?
Results about the application for ME3:
in spring at the latest, unless you need your application result earlier to apply for a scholarship or other funding sources (other than the Erasmus Mundus). In that case, please send an e-mail through the mentioning "URGENT: application result needed for a scholarship" as the title of your message. Please also mention the name and the deadline of the scholarship (or other funding) you want to apply for.
Results for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships:
in spring at the latest.
What documents are required for the application?
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Complete Application form in English (for paper application only). Actually this form is issued automatically by the application website in case of on-line application, based on the information you enter. A full Curriculum Vitae in English (using the Europass template is strongly recommended). Copy of your transcripts, with translation in English, for the last 4 years of your higher education (done by your educational institution or by an official institution). Copy of your degrees, with translation in English (done by your educational institution or by an official institution). 2 letters of recommendation in English (at least one from an academic referee). A motivation statement in English to present your career project and motivate your application (2000 words max.). English certificate (e.g TOEFL, IELTS). Not required if you are an English native speaker or if you did your studies in English. In that case you must provide an official statement issued by your university confirming that the medium of instruction was English. Copy of your passport information page (should include the passport number, your name and your photo) or a copy of your identity card and a proof of request for a new passport. 2 recent photos (ID or passport size) with your last name, first name and country overleaf (for paper application).For on-line application, uploading one photo is sufficient. Completed and signed Application form for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship (in case you wish to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship). See here.
Please visit the Admission Requirements page for more information
Am I eligible for the ME3 programme if my background does not fit the preferred degrees?
Preferred first degree fields are primarily Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering and similar subjects closely related to the objectives of the formation.
You may apply even if your background is different. But be aware that the following information is important in the evaluation of your application:
Whatever your degrees, did you attend classes in the following fields: heat and mass transfer, chemical engineering, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, process engineering, command and control? Do you have professional or research experiences in fields directly related to energy or environment (i.e. air, water and/or waste treatment) issues?
While these are not mandatory requirements they will improve your chances of being admitted into the programme.
Due to the high number of e-mails and applications we receive, we do not provide any pre-assessment of your application. You have to complete your application on-line or send a complete application package by postmail. Applications sent by e-mail will not be taken into account.
What are the main criteria used to evaluate and rank the applications?
Below are the main criteria used (with their relative weighting in the evaluation) and their sub-criteria:
Academic excellence (30%):
Education background Bachelor grades and ranking Quality of the university of origin
Professional/academic experience, extracurricular activities (20%)
Professional experience in the ME3 field (e.g. energy/environment) in industry or in research. Professional experiences not related to the domain, social or extracurricular activities.
Professional objectives and career project (15%)
Targeted jobs and career project presented in the motivation letter. Learning objectives in enrolling in the ME3 master programme.
Motivation for intercultural experience, interest in European countries and cultures (10%)
Intercultural experience and international mobility Particular interest for Europe or ME3 countries.
Language skills (15%)
English Spanish, French, Swedish or Hungarian Other European language
Recommendation letters, quality of the referees (10%)
Quality of the referees Quality of the letters Content well related to the ME3 Master
Do the copies of my degrees or transcripts need to be certified?
For non-european students, it is required that the degree and transcripts be authentified by the spanish embassy (of the country in which the degree was delivered) or with an Apostille by the ministry of foreign/external affaires, if the country is part of the Hague convention (documents can be copies but stamps need to be original).
English certificates: what are the types of certificates accepted and what are the minimum scores?
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL (paper based: 550, computer based: 200, internet based: 80) Cambridge English Test: B TOEIC: 605 No certificate is required if you are an English native speaker or if you did your studies in English. Depending on the case, please provide a pdf file with only written “English native speaker: English certificate not needed” or an official statement issued by your university confirming that the medium of instruction was English.
English certificates and minimum requirements for study track option 2
IELTS: 6.5 (with component scores of minimum 5.5) TOEFL (ibt: 90)(minimum scores for Listening 17; Reading 18; Speaking 20; and Writing 17) An english certificate is not required only if you are an English native speaker
A copy of your results/scores is sufficient.
In case you want your official score to be transferred directly to us, please use the institution code of EMN (0581) (this code applies for all English tests).
Warning: the GRE test is not considered as an English proficiency measure nor as a plus for your application.
In case you passed another type of English certificate (for example, TOEIC), it should be at least nationally recognized. You may use it instead of the preferred ones (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge). If you do not have any of the required English certificates but have worked or are working full time in English you may provide a letter from your company stipulating for how long you have been working in English and your English level. The above mentioned documents will be considered, but be aware that you will probably get less points for your English proficiency than if you had given a score for one of the preferred certificates.
What do you mean by global ranking?
The global ranking is your personal ranking within your cohort (=your ranking when you got your degree). For exemple, you may belong to the top 10% of your class (equivalent A in the US system, "Outstanding"...), Top 50%, or below 50% of the class.
Can I apply if I graduate my Bachelor only next summer?
As the ME3 academic year starts in September, you can apply as long as you have completed all your courses at least 1 month before (i.e. before August) .
For the application process, you will need to upload all the transcripts you already have, as well as an official document from your institution stating when is the graduation and that you have completed all your courses so far. Graduation needs to be before 31st August.
I had been admitted for ME3 when applying in a previous year, but I could not come. Should I submit my application again?
If you want to be considered for the selection of the Erasmus Mundus scholarships, yes you have to submit again your application.
If you can now come with your own funding, you do not need to submit your application again. You just have to contact us directly to proceed your registration through the contact form here. Your admission is only valid the following year.
Can I submit my TOEFL/IELTS score after the application deadline?
An application must be complete to be submitted.
Due to the very high number of applications received, we do not accept documents sent separately.
What should I do if my question is not answered in this FAQ?
First check the other sections of FAQ on this website. Then if you really do not find an answer, please send an email through the
CONTACT US page.
Please note that only questions not dealt with in this website will be answered. So please check first the admission requirements, the FAQs and application guidelines provided on this website. No pre-assessment of your application can be done. This means that we cannot answer by email or phone any question related to your chances of admission. Only full evaluation of your application file is done, once we receive it (either online or by postmail).
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