Application Form for the Master of Science in International Health (MSc IH)

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1 CIH LMU Center for International Health, University Hospital, LMU Munich Leopoldstrasse 7, Munich, Germany CIH LMU Program Coordination +49 (0) Application Form for the Master of Science in International Health (MSc IH) To apply for the Master of Science in International Health (MSc IH), please complete this form, add a digital signature or print, sign and scan this document. Then add all required documentation (see page 7, max. 6 separate PDF files in total incl. this application form) and your complete application to the CIH LMU Program Coordination Office: msc-ih@lrz.uni-muenchen.de Important notice: Submission of this form does not automatically grant admission to the MSc program. Following your application, all submitted documents will be assessed and upon fulfilment of all requirements, applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. 1. Personal Data Name(s) (surname/last name): First name(s) (given name): Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy): Place of birth (town/country): Nationality: Note that it is the applicant's responsibility to obtain an adequate travel visa for Germany in time. 2. Private Postal Address and Contact Details Street: Zip code: Telephone number: address: Please note that this address may be used for the mailing of important documents. 1 of 7

2 3. Academic Education Please use the following format for entering dates: dd/mm/yyyy 3.a Bachelor's Degree Name of university/ academic institution: Attended from: Type of degree: Degree title: Date awarded: Major field of studies: Final grade/score/ classification: ECTS credit points 3.b Master's Degree Name of university/ academic institution: Attended from: Type of degree: Degree title: Date awarded: Major field of studies: Final grade/score/ classification: ECTS credit points 2 of 7

3 3.c Other Degree, Relevant Studies or Specialization Name of university/ academic institution: Attended from: Type of degree: Degree title: Date awarded: Major field of studies: Final grade/score/ classification: ECTS credit points If applicable, please include further degrees/studies/specializations in your CV using the format above. 4. Relevant Work Experience The MSc in International Health is an advanced program for health professionals. Thus, prior work experience in the health-sector is crucial in order to benefit from the course curriculum. A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required to be accepted to the program. Internships of longer duration in health-related settings may be considered. Please use the following format for entering dates: dd/mm/yyyy Company/institution: Title of position held: Employment from: Name of referee: Position of referee: Company's address: Phone: address: 3 of 7

4 Work experience continued: Company/institution: Title of position held: Employment from: Name of referee: Position of referee: Company's address: Phone: address: If you had more than two employers for your two years of relevant work experience, please include this in your CV using the format above. 5. English Language Proficiency Please indicate your English language proficiency and submit a copy of your English language proof with your application: TOEFL (95 120) IELTS ( or above) Academic degree fully taught in English 6. German Language Proficiency When registering at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), students will need to acquire a German language level of A1 during their MSc studies. A free of charge German language course will be offered from October to December. Please indicate your German language level (based on My overall level is level A1 or higher No prior knowledge of the German language 4 of 7

5 7. Letter of Motivation In no more than 3000 characters, please tell us about your motivation to join our MSc program in International Health at the LMU Munich. Why have you chosen to apply to the LMU Munich and for this particular course and how does this Master's program fit into your future career plans? Continue on a separate sheet if necessary. 5 of 7

6 8. MSc Research Project / Thesis Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply with own project ideas, possibly already with a concrete or already running project. In no more than 2500 characters, please provide any ideas, details that you already have or your areas of interest. You may want to address the following: Area of research interest As far as developed: project title, rationale, research question, aims & objectives, hypothesis etc. Type of research project (i.e. survey, clinical trial, qualitative study, cross sectional study etc.) In which country do you want to conduct your research project? If you have a running project, please indicate at which institution and your role/involvement 6 of 7

7 9. Regulations a. Enrolment at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) can only be completed with an unconditional offer letter for a place of study and upon payment of the tuition fee. b. The tuition fee is set at 6000 per semester and an additional administration fee of approx. 130 per semester is payable directly to the LMU Munich. c. Cooperation with the university administration is required and students will need to keep enrolment appointments. The CIH LMU Program Coordination Office has to be notified in advance should a student be unavailable for longer time periods prior to the start of the course. d. Accommodation is not provided and difficult housing conditions in Munich make early arrangements crucial. It is in the responsibility of each participant to arrange appropriate accommodation for the duration of the program. e. For the participation in academic courses an appropriate health and liability insurance is a requirement in Germany. This may also be a pre-requisite for visa applications. Students are responsible for arranging adequate insurance cover. f. Students are required to carry a portable computer (laptop) during their studies, which is needed for readings and assignments. 10. Declaration I hereby confirm that I have understood and agree to comply with the above stated regulations (8.a f). I also declare that I have answered all questions in this application form correctly and that my data entered in this document is correct. Place Date Signature Checklist for required documentation: Application Form (signed) Updated Curriculum Vitae Scan of Academic Transcripts and Certificates References from (former) employers proving the applicant's relevant work experience of at least 2 years Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL ; IELTS ) or entire academic education in English) Scan of valid Passport Please your complete application (max. 6 separate PDF files in total incl. this application form) to the CIH LMU Program Coordination Office: msc-ih@lrz.uni-muenchen.de 7 of 7