Central European University. manages the formalities of the admission process on behalf of the MESPOM Consortium. All MESPOM applicants should meet the CEU General Admission Requirements.

On-line Application Form

All candidates are required to fill in the CEU on-line application form.

Additional documents

In addition to the completed on-line application form(s), the following documents should be submitted to CEU by the relevant application deadlines (to be announced on this Website).

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must submit at least two letters of recommendation assessing their ability to conduct graduate-level work and their potential for a successful academic or professional career. The letters of recommendation must be completed by faculty members, job supervisors, etc., who are most familiar with the applicant's professional and/or academic abilities and character. Referees are requested to complete these letters in English or, if written in another language, to attach a certified English language translation.

Academic Records (see detailed requirements at the CEU How to Apply Webpage )

Essay/statement of career goals

Applicants to MESPOM program must submit a 350-word essay/statement of career goals and reasons for applying to this program, covering the following:´

1. The origins of their interest in environmental issues;
2. How they hope to benefit from the MESPOM programme;
3. What are their future career plans;
4. Their relevant special interests;

Curriculum vitae or resume

This should include a list of publications, if any.

Proof of English proficiency

Such proof is an official score report from one of the recognized English language examinations or other formal evidence of English language proficiency as defined by the eligibility criteria . Early applicants from selected countries may also take the CEU-administered TOEFL test.

Email Address

All applicants must have an active email account during the MESPOM admissions process. This account should be checked regularly.

Deadlines and Submission of Documents

The deadline for the on-line application form to be filled and for all documents to reach CEU will be announced here.

All application materials should be submitted to:

Admissions Office, Central European University
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary

All documents should be submitted in one postal package and accompanied by a cover letter signed by the applicants declaring that the documents are genuine and the information supplied in the application is correct.

MESPOM applicants are encouraged to submit their documents by e-mail (originals scanned with high resolution) provided that the originals are mailed by post and reach CEU not later than the specified deadlines. E-mail addressed used for submitting applications: admissions@mespom.eu. Please do not use this address for sending your enquiries about the course.

Admission timeline

Applicants will be informed on selection results in March and about awards of Erasmus Mundus scholarships in May or early June.

Inquiries

Inquiries about the admissions process, additional information and all required application documents should be addressed to the CEU Admission office (see address above) or by e-mail to coordinator@mespom.eu (not to be used for sending applications and related documents!). It is also advised to regularly check this Website for up-to-date information.