Application for Programme 2012/2013 in Germany
The student intake for the programme is once a year in October. The 9th intake will start in October 2012.
Closing Date for Applications: 1 April 2012
Please note that all applicants holding a degree by a German university must additionally apply directly through the university's application procedure.
Please go to the following website: http://cms.uni-kassel.de/unicms/?id=12561&L=.
Once there, please click on "Für Studieninteressierte mit deutschen Zeugnissen" on the right and follow the instructions.
All applicants holding a degree not issued by a German university will be assessed for their formal aptitude by an external clearing agency called uni-assist. The applications will be forwarded by the programme to this agency. Please make sure to include all the documents asked for because otherwise uni-assist will not accept the application. In the following, applicants may be contacted directly by uni-assist, , although the programme attempts to channel all the communication through the coordination of the programme. If so, please contact the coordinator of the programme. All communication should be directed to the coordinator (see contact below).
Download the Application Form (Word) and the Application Information (pdf) here.
Please complete the application form in ENGLISH, using a typewriter or a computer..
If you have any questions concerning the application, please contact Simone Buckel (coordinator at Kassel University)
Phone: +49 (0) 561 804 3113
Fax: +49 (0) 561 804 937390
It is important to hand in your application as early as possible, so as to ensure sufficient time for processing and to contact you in case we require further clarification or proof of your qualifications (e.g. photocopies of certificates). If possible, please also send your application via e-mail as one single pdf-file.
The application form must have enclosed:
- An officially authenticated photocopy of your recognised bachelor degree in its original language, listing all subjects and grades;
- Officially authenticated photocopies of all certificates proving the required command of the English language;
- An officially authenticated photocopy of your university entrance examination certificate listing all subjects and grades (in the original language);
- Officially authenticated photocopies of your certificates of studies and completion of studies listing all subjects and grades (in the original language);
- Officially authenticated translations of all of the above-mentioned documents, if the language of the mentioned certificates is not German or English. You are advised to contact the embassy or consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany on this matter;
- If applicable, officially authenticated photocopies of certificates of previous professional/vocational experience.
Admission notification will be sent to you by ordinary mail from the University of Kassel as early as possible (approx. mid July).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Please make sure your application contains the following:
- Certified photocopies of all official transcripts;
- Copy of your English language proficiency (TOEFL 550/213; IELTS);
- A completed Statement of Objectives;
- A short written statement on a research topic and research questions of your interest to be followed throughout the course;
- Reference letter from a trade union certifying practical experience in labour issues and specifying the beginning of your TU activities (as either voluntary involvement and/or full-time employment).
Please, fill in the application form legibly in CAPITAL LETTERS and type the required 2 pages (5b. Research Topic(s)) and additional information you wish to provide.
Please, do not send original documents. Only submit officially authenticated photocopies of all certificates, as application packages will not be returned.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS FROM China, Mongolia, and Vietnam
Applicants from these countries must provide APS documentation. Information on how to receive the APS documents can be obtained from the respective embassy/consulate and/or the respective DAAD representatives. Currently (as of August 2009) more information can be found on the following websites:
For China: https://www.aps.org.cn/web/
For Mongolia: http://www.ulan-bator.diplo.de/Vertretung/ulanbator/de/06/Akademische_20Pruefstelle/__APS.html<//strong>
For Vietnam: http://www.hanoi.diplo.de/Vertretung/hanoi/de/06/APS__Hanoi.html
Your application will not be assessed if the corresponding APS documentation is lacking!
Don't forget to sign the application!
PLEASE SEND THE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Universität Kassel
Fachbereich 5
Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherrer
- Application LPG –
International Centre for Development and Decent Work
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 2
D-34117 Kassel
Germany
Process:
Your application will be forwarded to the appropriate departments at both Universities; University of Kassel and HWR Berlin. They will jointly select a list of the prospective students. The decision upon admission will be made by the Academic Board of the Study Programme Labour Policies and Globalisation. Selected students will be contacted approx. mid July to confirm their participation. If you receive an offer we will send you details about the conditions and ask you to confirm the admission at short notice. Please make sure that the notification of admission can be delivered to the address you entered on the form. It is very important to make sure that your e-mail account is valid during the application process.
If you do not receive an offer we will inform you about the decision by e-mail. Unfortunately, we are not able to keep unsuccessful applications, so they shall be disposed of shortly after the start of the academic year.