This is a clarification of the possibility for MESPOM applicants to take a free TOEFL test administered by Central European University in certain countries. This test takes place after the recommendations for Erasmus Mundus scholarships have to be submitted to the European Commission. Therefore applicants for Erasmus Mundus scholarships are strongly encouraged to submit proofs of their English proficiency either by the application deadline (January 4th, 2008) or, in exceptional circumstances, by mid-February 2008.

MESPOM Applicants who also apply to the CEU's MS course in Environmental Sciences and Policy (as their 2nd or 1st choice) are eligible to take the CEU-administered TOEFL test in early March 2008.

An outstanding candidate to MESPOM may be offerred provisional acceptance and recommended for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship without submitting an English proficiency proof. Such candidates residing in those countries where the CEU TOEFL test is offerred and applying for the CEU MS program (as their 2nd or 1st choice) will be able to submit their test results in March and thereby validate their admission decision. If suitable test results are not provided within a separately specified timeline (normally in March-April) the admission and scholarship offer will be withdrawn.

It should be stressed that the lack of a proof of English proficiency at the time of making selection (the end of February) greatly decreases the chances of a candidate to be admitted and offerred a scholarship. MESPOM therefore encourages all applicants to have their English testing scores or other proofs ready by that time.

In order to determine whether you need a formal proof of English proficiency please consult the updated eligibility requirements.