Application ISU 2011 - Guidelines

The deadline for admissions to the ISU 2011 has passed.

Thank you for your interest in ECLA's International Summer University (ISU) 2011: Prussia - Philosophy, Rebellion and the State . Before filling out your application form please read these guidelines carefully. If you have any questions which are not answered by these guidelines, please contact the admissions office (admissions@ecla.de).

For questions related to financial aid please contact the financial aid office (finaid@ecla.de)

Admission Requirements

Students who want to attend ECLA's ISU are required to have a high school degree.

ECLA's programmes are taught entirely in English.  Therefore, applicants should possess knowledge of English equivalent to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Application Process

Download the PDF form, fill it out completely and legibly and send it to the admissions office together with the other required documents. Please submit a hardcopy by postal mail. Submit only one copy of the application.

Please send your application to:

European College of Liberal Arts
Admissions Office
Platanenstr. 24
13156 Berlin
Germany

Please go through the application checklist below to make sure your application is complete. Only complete applications that have arrived on time will be considered. Please note that no documents will be returned to you. Make sure to only submit originals if you do not need them back.

Financial aid applications need to be sent directly to the financial aid office (see financial aid section).

ECLA does not charge an application fee.

Applications will be reviewed by the admissions committee after the deadline. Applicants will be informed about the admissions decision by the date indicated below. If you are admitted, you will need to confirm your intention to attend ECLA by returning the acceptance form by the Candidate Reply deadline.

Admissions Deadlines

Admissions Deadline complete applications need to have arrived at ECLA by this deadline	April 1st 2011
Admissions Decision	April 21st 2011
Candidate Reply Students accept ECLA's offer of admission by returning signed acceptance forms	April 29th 2011

Application Checklist

The application package should contain the following items. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Use this section as a checklist to make sure you have completed each step:

·      application form, including the required essay

·      cv

·      Two faculty recommendations (sent directly to ECLA by your referees)

·      High school leaving certificate: if you have not yet graduated, the certificate can be submitted later.

·      School/university transcripts: official transcripts from all secondary and university level work, at least your last 4 years of education.

·      Evidence of English proficiency level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF)

·      Photocopy of the first page of your passport

·      Any additional material you believe might strengthen your application (e.g. writing sample)

Faculty Recommendations

Download the recommendation form from the admissions website. Fill it out and give one to each of your referees.

Recommendations should be written on institutional letterhead and sent directly by the faculty member to our postal address. Recommendations sent by e-mail should be followed up by the original sent by postal mail. Both evaluators should be familiar with the quality of your academic work.

Academic Records

No documents will be returned to you. Please only submit originals if you do not need them back.

All academic records need to be submitted as originals or certified copies. High school leaving certificates need to be submitted as certified copies.

Originals and certified copies need to bear the fresh seal or stamp of the issuing institution. Uncertified photocopies, faxed or scanned documents cannot be accepted as official documents. Certification should be made by a school or university official or by a notary.

If there is anything we should know about your school's grading system, please attach a separate sheet of explanation to your transcript.

Language of Documents

All documents need to be submitted in German or English, or together with a certified translation into German or English. Please make sure to submit the documents in the original language, as well. Just the translation is not sufficient.

Documentation of English Proficiency

If you are a non-native speaker of English you need to provide documentation of English proficiency at the level C1 (CEF). The following standardized tests are accepted:

If you have successfully completed one year of High School or University with English as the language of instruction, you will not need an additional test.

In borderline cases, we may conduct an interview to determine if your level of English proficiency is sufficient.

ECLA Test Codes

If you are sending test scores, use the following institutional codes: TOEFL 8527; SAT 4422.

Applying for Financial Aid

ECLA has a need-blind admissions policy. Admissions decisions are made regardless of your financial situation. For admitted students ECLA offers need-based financial aid. The awards vary widely and aim to cover the full amount of demonstrated need toward the ECLA comprehensive fee. Deadlines for financial aid applications are the same as for programme applications.

If you want to apply for financial aid, please read the information in the financial aid section of our website carefully and follow the instructions.

Information for International Students

In case of admission to ECLA begin the visa application process promptly. Background checks for international students are time-intensive. The visa application process generally takes 6-8 weeks, and in exceptional cases even longer. Once we receive your acceptance form, we will send you an official confirmation letter for the embassy. File your visa application as soon as you receive these documents. In the end, you are responsible for making sure that all visa procedures are completed well ahead of your travel to Berlin. ECLA has a strict attendance policy and absences due to late arrival will count as unexcused absences and may lead to failed courses and jeopardized student status.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

The European College of Liberal Arts Berlin admits students of any race, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, and age to all the rights, privileges, programmes, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, and age in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programmes, and athletic and other school-administered programmes.

And finally…

The application is our way of learning about you, your background, achievements, interests and aspirations. The best strategy for completing the application is to be clear, honest and direct - to show us who you are, rather than to tell us what you think we would like to hear.

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