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How to Apply

Step by Step Instructions

  1. All applications must be made online through the online NOHA Application Form 
  2. No print application documents should be submitted unless requested or authorised by NOHA.
  3. Read through the on-line application form and prepare all of the information for each section of the form as well as all of the documents that you must attach to your application. For more information, please visit the NOHA Website.
  4. Fill in the on-line application form, completing all of the sections as requested.
  5. Attach all of the compulsory documents:
    • Copy of passport (only the main pages including your full name, passport number, date and place of issue, expiry date)
    • Scan of original diploma (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached) and, if available, of the Diploma Supplement. If you are offered a place on the programme, you will have to present the original documents, or submit a certified copy of the original documents, when you arrive at the NOHA universities you choose for the first and second semesters
      • If you have finished your Bachelor’s studies when you apply but have not yet received your degree: please submit an official document confirming that you have successfully completed your studies and that you will be awarded a degree. The document must be issued through and signed by a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent.
      • Only for self-funding candidates, not applicable to Erasmus Mundus applicants. If you have not completed your Bachelor’s studies when you apply: please submit an official document stating that you are a currently enrolled student and participating in your last year of studies. The document must be issued through and signed by a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent.
    • Scan of original academic transcripts (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached). If you are offered a place on the programme, you will have to present the original documents, or submit a certified copy of the original documents, when you arrive at the NOHA universities you choose for the first and second semesters
      • If you have not completed your Bachelor’s studies when you apply: you must still submit transcripts for all courses you have passed so far.
    • Curriculum vitae in English. Preferably in Europass format (http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae).
    • Official proof of language abilities, where applicable:
      • English: Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1st & 2nd Semester), University College Dublin (1st & 2nd Semester), Uppsala universitet (1st & 2nd Semester), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (1st & 2nd Semester), Uniwersytet Warszawski (1st & 2nd Semester), L'Università ta Malta (1st & 2nd Semester), Universidad de Deusto (2nd Semester)
      • Only provide certification for Spanish if you are applying for: Universidad de Deusto (1st Semester)
    • Two Reference letters (in English). These must be written on official letterhead paper and signed in original ink (no electronic signatures).
      • Please note that family members may not serve as referees. You may submit two academic references, two professional references, or one of both. Where possible, both an academic and professional reference is preferable. The letters have to be dated, and cannot have been written longer than 1 year prior to the date on which candidates submit their application.
    • Residence certificate OR certificate from the candidate's place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question (EM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS ONLY)

 

When should I apply?

When should I apply?

The NOHA Network Scholarship application and assessment period has concluded. Awardees have already been contacted.

Application is still open for those applying as a self-financing student. For RUB as the 1stsemester university, the application is open until July 31, 2025.

Self-funding applications:

  • 1 October, 2024: Opening of the call for all applications to the programme for the 2025-2027 cohort.
  • 1 February, 2025: Application deadline for all candidates interested in the NOHA Network Scholarship.
  • Rolling until 31 July, 2025: Selected students will have received their Admission letters from NOHA @ RUB.
  • Extended Application Deadline for Ruhr University Bochum: 31 July 2024.

In exceptional cases, we accept late admissions beyond the central application deadline. Please contact noha@rub.de to enquire if your application will still be accepted.