FAQ | Dunia Beam

I will complete my study programme in a few months from now, so I won’t be able to upload my certificate until the deadline of this call. What should I do?

ottobre 23, 2012 in DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED, FAQ

If you don’t have all required documents now (e.g. you have not yet obtained your degree yet, but you will have obtained it once the mobility starts), please complete a Statement of Commitment (see Documents to be uploaded page) confirming the expected date of graduation which must be before the foreseen starting date of the mobility.

If your application is successful, you will be conditionally accepted and you will be given a certain deadline in order to submit the missing document.

My University doesn’t give official transcript to students: can I send only my official transcript through post? Can my University send my transcript straight to the host institution?

ottobre 23, 2012 in DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED, FAQ

No.

Is the letter of reference the same as the traditional letter of recommendation from a university professor? Is there anything in particular it has to include? Does it have to include my skills and attributes? Is it fine if the letter is written from a dean of a faculty, the rector of a university or a lecturer? Can the letter be written from a person other than a university professor, for example an employer (from my work place)?

ottobre 23, 2012 in DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED, FAQ

Yes, it is a common letter of reference that doesn’t have to include anything in particular. It should refer to your skills, above all academic ones. There’s not a standard format for this letter. It must be written by a university professor: it is fine if the letter is written by a dean or a rector or a lecturer (they are regarded as professors as well). Letters written by persons other than university professors will not be considered. The letter must be hand signed and dated (after november 2012).

How many letters of reference do I need to submit?

ottobre 23, 2012 in DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED, FAQ

Students: maximum One.

PhD, Post-doc and Staff : at least 1, maximum 2.

The professor who wrote my letter of reference doesn’t want to give it to me and wants to send it directly. Is it possible?

ottobre 23, 2012 in DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED, FAQ

No. Please, ask you professor to read the call for applications where it is clearly stated that the letter of reference must to be attached to the application form and sent by the applicant.

Who can apply?

ottobre 23, 2012 in FAQ, GENERALS

Please refers to TARGET GROUP page.

Who select students and staff for mobility flows?

ottobre 23, 2012 in FAQ, GENERALS

The DUNIA BEAM consortium is responsible for the organisation, selection and the implementation of the individuals’ mobility.

A Selection Committee is appointed to select candidates.

To figure out the selection of candidatees, see the selection process page.

When will I find out the outcome of my application?

ottobre 23, 2012 in FAQ, GENERALS

We aim to issue Nominations by the end of May 2013.

What is the difference between an exchange student and a degree-seeking student?

ottobre 23, 2012 in FAQ, GENERALS

An exchange student/staff is registered/employed at a university (home university) and temporarily studies/researches at a partner university (host university). The exchange period for students lasts from 1 semester to max. 10 months.

The exchange period for staff members is 1 month.

Exchange scholars do not obtain a diploma from the host institution.

Degree- seeking students will obtain a diploma from the host university in the EU. Students applying as degree students need to comply with the Host University entry requirements. The admission criteria are detailed under each course description at the point of application, and in the Partner Information Sheet.

I am an international student and would like to apply for this scholarship Program to pursue my master degree in one of the host Institutions. Would I need to first apply to the University or just apply straight for the scholarship?

ottobre 23, 2012 in FAQ, GENERALS

Those are two different things.

Applying for DUNIA BEAM scholarships doesn’t mean to apply also for a course offered by the host institution. DUNIA BEAM is a scholarship Programme: applying to it you require a scholarship.

If you win the scholarship, you have to be admitted to the course degree you wrote in the application form by doing what the host institution requires. If you fail and are not admitted, you’ll not receive the scholarship. Then, check the admission requirements of the Programme you wish to attend by visiting partner’s websites.