Your application must contain the following documents in one single PDF-file and in this exact order. If you also apply for an EPOS scholarship, please follow the order given by DAAD. In this case, it is okay if you only attach the files that are required by DAAD; you do not need to submit the university’s application form. 

Documents not complying with the formal requirements, incomplete documents, late as well as paper applications will not be considered. Only applications send to master.globalhealth@ukbonn.de will be processed.
Please scroll to the end of the page to learn about further cases when your application would not be considered.

All applicants must submit the following documents.

1. Application Form (click for download)
   • dates and information given must correspond with your CV and references precisely
2. Motivation Letter
   • min. one page, max. two pages
   • should show your motivation for studying the MSc Global Health and outline at least one area of research you want to work on during your studies. You may also give background information, particularly on past work experiences in the field of study, plans for future, postgraduate plans and any other information you deem relevant.
   • Applicants who are currently registered in a postgraduate programme at another university should explain why they wish to change programmes.
3. Current CV
   • maximum length: three pages
   • give information in reverse chronological order
   • include a chronological list of your past and current employments and other activities in the area of Global Health
   • Dates must correspond to attached references and the application form precisely!
   • for EPOS applicants: You must use the sample Europass Form with the current date
4. Academic Degree Certificate(s)
   • In cases where the transcript is written in any language other than English or German, a certified translation of the transcript into English is required. Translated versions can be certified either by the originating university or an official national or international institution.
   • for EPOS applicants: Must be stamped and/or signed by the issuing university on the original document.
   • for applicants from countries with an Academic Evaluation Centre (APS): We recommend that you do not apply to the study programme before your APS certificate is available.
5. Transcript(s) of Records
   • must include an overview over the applicable grading system (except for applicants from the German education system)
   • In cases where the transcript is written in any language other than English or German, a certified translation of the transcript into English is required. Translated versions can be certified either by the originating university or an official national or international institution.
   • You must submit transcripts for all colleges and universities you have been enrolled prior to applying at the University of Bonn. The transcripts have to give the period of time, all courses that were attended, grades and degrees that were received.
   • Only transcripts that have been certified by the university where the degree was awarded will be accepted.
   • for EPOS applicants: Must be stamped and/or signed by the issuing university on the original document.
6. English Language Proficiency
   • for non-native English speakers: A sufficient proficiency in the English language (at least at the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required. Attach an acknowledged language test, e.g., TOEFL, IELTS to the application or an aquivalent proof of your language skills that clearly indicates the level of proficiency. A mere statement that your previous studies were mainly or exclusively in English is not sufficient.
   • a proof of English language proficiency is not required by native speakers from the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
   • for EPOS applicants: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based; 80 internet based) is required. The institutional TOEFL is not accepted by the DAAD.
7. Work Certificates or References
   • certificate(s) of employment proving at least one year of relevant working experience after the Bachelor’s degree
   • Only relevant, postgraduate professional experience is accepted.
   • The certificate must state the exact duration in the format „from dd.mm.yyyy to dd.mm.yyyy“ and must be dated, stamped, signed and contain a letterhead.
   • You find relevant working areas in the info box above.
   • Work experience gathered after the application deadline will not be counted.
   • for EPOS applicants: Please note that the stricter requirements by DAAD apply.
8. Further relevant references (optional)
   • You may attach  further certificates on professional expertise, volunteering, etc. to support your application.
   • You must not provide more than three additional documents.
   • Providing these further documents is optional.

If you apply for a DAAD EPOS scholarship, further documents are necessary. These have to be submitted in a certain order as outlined on the DAAD website and EPOS-brochure.