eligibility academic experience motivation languages	In order to be accepted as a student in the Masters course, applicants must provide proof of a set of eligibility criteria, including academic qualification, relevant work experience, language proficiency in English and a convincing justification for selecting this course in the light of personal interest and intended career.
academic
minimum	Applicants must provide proof of successful completion of a first university degree or the equivalent to a bachelor degree in the European Community. The marks obtained in previous university studies must be ‘good’ or better.
optimum	Representing the level of an advanced ‘masters’ study, MUNDUS URBANO specifically invites applications from applicants that have previously completed a full 5-year graduate university career and who have some working experience (including volunteer work and/or internships).
experience
professional work	Basic understanding of urban development and/or international cooperation issues are an essential asset to benefit most from the courses offered in the MUNDUS URBANO program. Such understanding is best witnessed through a minimum of one year previous work experience (including volunteer work and/or internships) in a profession related to the subjects of study.
subject knowledge	If the work experience is shorter or in a different field, the experience may be compensated by a relevant subject studied for a previous university degree (for example urban planning, architecture, urban sociology, geography, urban economics, politics etc.) or by relevant personal publications.
motivation
motivation letter	University degrees and positions held on their own do not always serve as reliable indicators for the suitability of an applicant for an interdisciplinary education course. Therefore a motivation letter (one to two pages) written in English by the applicant is requested in order to illustrate his or her good understanding of the course’s objectives and it’s usefulness for the applicant’s personal career.
curriculum vitae	In addition to the motivation letter a standard CV is requested from all applicants  to the MUNDUS URBANO course
language
english language test	The MUNDUS URBANO program is taught in English, and therefore students that are not native English speakers are required to have a good command of the English language. Proof of English proficiency must be submitted.
TOEFL	TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum TOEFL score for applications: 570 (paper based),88 (internet based) or 213 (computer based) Details of the TOEFL- test can be obtained from the website www.toefl.org
IELTS	IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is available from the British Council Office in your country or from the IELTS Liaison Unit, English Language Division, British Council, Medlock Street, Manchester, M15 4 PR, United Kingdom. You can also have a look at the website of the British Council: www.britishcouncil.org Minimum IELTS score for acceptance is an average of  6,5.
UNIcert	UNIcert is a University based and standardized Language test commonly used in Germany and some other countries. Minimum UNIcert score for acceptance is III.
TUD test	Applicants who live close to Darmstadt or visit the city may also apply for an English proficiency test at the Language Centre of the Technische Universität Darmstadt. This test can be compared with an IELTS or TOEFL test. To make an appointment, phone: 49(0)6151/16-2964 . Please mention that you are taking the test for admission to the MSc programme MUNDUS URBANO or 'International Cooperation and Urban Development'.
native speakers	Applicants whose native language is English or who have passed their previous academic degree at a university whose main teaching language is English need not provide an English language test.
other languages	Additional and proven foreign language skills in German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or another language, other than a language of your home country, are an added bonus!