Application Form. Master s Degree in Global Political Economy

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1 University of Kassel MA GPE Dept. of Social Sciences Nora-Platiel-Str. 1 D Kassel, Germany ma-gpe@uni-kassel.de Fax: +49 (0) 561/ Application Form Master s Degree in Global Political Economy The program starts every winter semester, i.e. Oct. 2011, Oct. 2012, Oct The next application deadlines are: Applicants with a degree earned outside Germany: the 01st of April, 2011 Applicants with a degree earned in Germany: the 15 th of June, 2011 Please fill out the application form completely and write very clearly or use a typewriter. You must attach to your application officially authenticated copies (photocopies) of your Certificates. Should the Certificates be not in German or English, an officially authenticated translation must be submitted. You are advised to contact the embassy or Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany on this matter. Kassel University will decide as early as possible on your application and notify you by about the outcome of your application. It is therefore very important that you spell your address very clearly. The final decision can be expected for: Applicants with a degree earned outside Germany: By the end of May, 2011 Applicants with a degree earned in Germany: By mid July, 2011 Please do not contact us concerning the final decision before these dates!

2 1. Information about the candidate Please attach a passport-style photo Surname: First and other names: Home address: Telephone: Fax: Mailing address: (if different from above) Telephone: Fax: Date of birth: (DD/MM/YYYY) / / Place of birth: Country issuing passport: Country of residence: Sex: [ ] male [ ] female Marital status No. of children Schools (name, period of attendance and certificates obtained): Primary School: Secondary School: High School: Total number of years of schooling: 2. Planned entry Winter semester of year

3 3. Educational qualification Note that in order to successfully apply to the M.A. Program, you need to have a Bachelor s or Baccalaureus degree with a major in political science, sociology, economics or law (of at least 6 semesters in duration) with a grade of good ("upper second"), or an equivalent degree in e.g. Staatsexamen Lehramt Gymnasium or Magister-Hauptfach-Prüfung. Degree title in the original language: Date: Degree title in English: From (University or College): Date of enrolment in the University or College: Date completed: Degree pursued (e.g. M.A., B.A.) Your English language skills: English is my mother tongue: [ ] Yes [ ] No If you answered no to the previous question, please specify your English skills in the section below. Please enclose copies of any applicable certificate(s)! I studied English at: [ ] High School [ ] University [ ] Other: Years and grades: I have taken a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam: [ ] No [ ] Yes, level of achievement: I have taken an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam: [ ] No [ ] Yes, level of achievement: I have taken another English language exam: [ ] No [ ] Yes Name of the exam: Level of achievement: Your ambitions for studying at the University of Kassel: I am looking for a(n): [ ] MBA Program [ ] MA Program [ ] Other: Please note that MA in Global Political Economy is not an MBA program.

4 4. Financial support Please characterize your financial situation below. I have sufficient funds to cover all expenses connected to my participation in the MA Program: [ ] Yes [ ] No Estimated monthly amount: If you answered no, please mention the sources of residual financial support 5. Statement of objectives Please state in your own words on a separate sheet of paper why you chose to apply to the MA Program and how you hope to benefit from it (approx. 1page). 6. Statement of understanding I certify that I have provided complete and accurate responses to the questions on this application. If any of the information changes, I will notify the Admissions Office of the MA Program at the University of Kassel in a timely manner. Admission to the Program can in no way be considered a guarantee for obtaining the Master s Degree in Global Political Economy. I understand that the Program is composed of participants from many different countries and cultural backgrounds. I agree to cooperate with all participants with generosity and tolerance. I also understand that acceptance into the Program does not obligate the University of Kassel to provide me with any form of financial support. I agree that this application and the accompanying supporting documentation will remain with the University of Kassel, even if I am not accepted into the Program. The information I have provided above will be stored in electronic form for the sole purpose of the application and admissions procedure at the University of Kassel. Signature: Applicant s name: Date and place: Applicants with disabilities: If you have a physical or learning disability and need information on accommodation and service available, please contact us as soon as possible.

5 7. Necessary Documentation Please make sure your application contains all of the following items: 1. Application form (completely filled out) 2. Officially authenticated copies (photocopies) of relevant certificates (degree and transcripts) in English or German and an explanation of standards 3. Proof of English language skills, e.g. TOEFL/IELTS results (is not required from English native speakers or students with a continuous English education) 4. Statement of objectives 5. Proof of one year of voluntary or paid practical social-political experience (various activities can add up to one year) 6. CV (Curriculum Vitae) Please write legibly or type the answers to all questions on this application form! In case of your acceptance into the Program, you will have to declare your intention to occupy the offered slot at short notice. Please make sure that the notification of acceptance can be delivered to the address provided on Page 2 of this form.