Spring 2013
Spring 2013 Renewable Energy Courses (RE)
- Introduction
- Admissions
- Courses
English Language Requirements
Excellent written and verbal English language skills are required. Applicants whose first language is not English and whose bachelor's degree is not from an institution at which English is the language of instruction must submit proof of English language proficiency within the past 2 years. The minimum score requirements for TOEFL or IELTS are listed below:
- 600 TOEFL paper-based
- 100 TOEFL internet-based
- 7.0 IELTS academic version
Exemptions:
The following applicants are exempt from submitting a score sheet.
- Applicants whose first language is English.
- Those who graduated from a university or a graduate school located in a country where English is the first language.
- Those who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree programme taught in English. In this case, please submit a certificate showing that the programme you attended was taught in English.
- Applicants who submit proof by any other means that have proficiency in English equivalent to that described in item 2) or 3).
Tuition Fees
USD 2,000
Fellowships
A limited number of fellowships (covering tuition fees, and/or living expenses) are available for outstanding students from developing countries and who could demonstrate a need for financial assistance. All students are expected to pay for their own travel expenses.
Application
Applicants must provide:
- A completed online Application & Fellowship Form with photo and signature at cecar.unu.edu/apply
- Proof of enrolment in a master’s or Ph.D. degree programme if you are a postgraduate student
- Original transcript of academic record
- A detailed proposal of the research topic, and explain how it will link the current university thesis topic to that of climate change if you are a postgraduate student
- TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English- language proficiency for non-native speakers or those who do not have an academic degree in an English-speaking country and
- Minimum of two references; one from the supervisor and one from another faculty member.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Spring 2013 courses is 23 January 2013 for students from abroad and for students within Japan.
