Application guidelines made simple

15 November to 16 December 2024 (12:00 am CET)

1^st call for applications – Erasmus Mundus scholarships holders

By end of April 2025

Communication of the 1^st call selection results

1 April to 5 May 2025 (12:00 am CET)

2^nd Call for applications – self-funded students

By end of June 2025

Communication of the 2^nd call selection results 

The submitted documents have to be named following this format: YourSurname_DocX_DocumentName.

Example: Smith_Doc1_Identification

Scan copy of valid ID (only EU citizens) or PASSPORT (EU or non-EU citizens).

Note that in case of selection, an attested copy of the Passport will be required to all students (EU and non-EU).

Scan copy of Bachelor’s degree diploma. Candidates who have obtained a Master’s degree may optionally upload their diploma as additional documentation.

Translation requirements at application stage:

• Documents originally issued in English, French, Portuguese, Italian or Spanish can be accepted. Please note that at registration stage, a sworn translation into Spanish will be required to students with Bachelor diplomas originally issued in French, Portuguese or Italian.
• Documents originally issued in other languages must be sworn translated into English or Spanish (the language for translation might depend on the country where the document was issued, please contact apply.wintour(ELIMINAR)@urv.cat to confirm which is the most suitable procedure).

Note:

Applicants who are pursuing the final year of Bachelor studies in a university based in the European Union are allowed to apply for the programme provided that they complete their studies before the start of the corresponding WINTOUR edition. In this case, uploading the up-to-date transcript of records (see below Doc3a and Doc3b) will suffice.

Applicants pursuing their Bachelor's degree in a university based outside of the European Union must have completed their studies and document that they have graduated to apply for the programme. Hence, applicants who expect to finish their studies later than the deadline for applications can not participate in the call and should wait for the following.

See further clarifications on this matter in the FAQ section.

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Scan copy of Bachelor’s degree transcript of records. Candidates who have obtained a Master's degree may optionally upload their transcript as additional documentation.

The document must list ALL the subjects studied, number of hours/credits for each of them, grades obtained, total credits gained and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or final average grade.

IF THE TRANSCRIPT DOES NOT SPECIFY THE CGPA OR FINAL AVERAGE GRADE, CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE A COMPLEMENTARY STATEMENT FROM THEIR UNIVERSITY OF ORIGIN CERTIFYING THIS INFORMATION.

Translation requirements at application stage:

• Documents originally issued in English, French, Portuguese, Italian or Spanish can be accepted.
• Documents originally issued in other languages must be sworn translated into English or Spanish (the language for translation might depend on the country where the document was issued, please contact apply.wintour@urv.cat to confirm which is the most suitable procedure).

Up-to-date CV in English and Europass format (maximum 6 pages) including the candidate’s photo and the contact e-mail of 2 referees for recommendation.

RESUMES IN OTHER LANGUAGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Recommendation letters are not accepted. Referees will only be contacted eventually in case the Academic Committee requires clarifications or complementary information about shortlisted applicants.

Scan copy of an official English certificate proving at least a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Important remarks:

• Candidates must submit either the final certificate or the Test Taker Report if the certificate is not available yet. If the candidate cannot provide one of these documents, the candidacy will be technically excluded.
• Only certificates issued within the 2 years prior to the application date will be accepted. If the certificate was issued longer ago, it will not be accepted.
• Pursuing Bachelor studies (not related to English Linguistics or Translation) with English as language of instruction is not considered as an exemption.

Accepted certifications:

• Cambridge: ESOL and Linguaskill - all competencies
• IELTS: Academic, Indicator and Online
• TOEFL: only iBT, pBT, Home Edition or Essentials; ITP is not accepted
• PTE Academic
• APTIS British Council
• EF Set English Certificate - all competencies

Motivation letter written in English (maximum 2 pages), which must cover the following topics:

• Candidate’s interest in following the master’s programme.
• Specific plans and ambition to apply the knowledge acquired in the future professional career after completing the programme.

MOTIVATION LETTERS EXCEEDING THE EXTENSION INDICATED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Make sure that your letter is not a summary or repetition of your CV, but rather a useful addition to it that includes clear and concise statements about the aspects mentioned above. This letter is very important in the selection process, what you write in it should show the selection committee why they have to choose you in front of other prospective candidates.

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Other language certificates (if applicable). Scan copy of certifications to prove knowledge of Spanish, French and/or Portuguese.

Third language skills are not mandatory, but they may enhance candidacies.

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