Application

When can I apply for EMSHIP program?

If you intend to apply for EMShip scholarship, you have to apply and finalize your application before the deadline which is normally end of December or early January. After the deadline, you still can apply for the program as a self-funding student.

How can I apply for EMSHIP program and scholarship?

The EMSHIP application (including the EMShip Scholarship) will be open on 15^th September until 31^thDecember. This leads to start of the program in September of next year. Note that in order to apply for EMSHIP you need to create an account in the “Online Application”. Since you have submitted your application and required documents online via the application portal site; you do not need to provide (send us) hard copies at this time.

When can I apply to M120 Scholarship?

Application for admission with Scholarship opens in middle of September and will close at the end of December.

What are the deadlines?

The EMSHIP application with scholarship must be completed and validated by early January. In other words, early January is the last possible date we will accept your application. We strongly recommend that applicants submit their completed applications before last week of December.

For self-funded students (who applied for a scholarship but were eligible and not selected), there is not a specific deadline to confirm you wish to register as self funded. But, you have to take into account the time needed for eligibility evaluations, admission process and visa. All financial documents have to be provided before 15th April . The courses begin on the mid of September.

Why this early application ?

This deadline is set so early because the consortium want to inform the eligible students in March in order to give them the time for application to VISA, etc... That will also give the time to the eligible students without scholarship to find their own financial supports (loan).

How can I find out that I am eligible for EMSHIP program?

On the eligibility condition’s section on Who can apply , you can find relevant information concerning your eligibility. If your academic status was not concerned to any of the conditions which were described on the website, you can ask Selection Committee to check your eligibility by sending us your academic records. If you still have a question about your eligibility to EMSHIP please complete this document and send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

What Kind of documents & information are required for online application?

Nationality certificate dated of the year of the registration issued by the local municipal authority, Embassy, consulate, Justice Minister, or a copy of the passport;
Copy of your Secondary School Diploma translated in English or French;
Copies, certified or authenticated by the institution attended (or by the EMSHIP institution in which you are studying at the moment), of your higher education studies diploma and a transcript of record with a translation (by a sworn translator) into English or French;
A summary of your final dissertation in French or English and a copy of the contents page;
An English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, proof that English was your previous education language any other document stating your English proficiency);
Please provide, year by year, official documents for the past five years if they are not covered by your last diploma (Official declaration of enrolment for higher education or university studies, original employment certificate - specifying occupation start and end dates, declaration of military service). Translation in English or French if they are not;
Two Recommendation letters in English

What should I do, if I do not have a valid passport to upload on the period of application?

We need a document which can show your identity. If you do not have valid passport, you can send us your national ID card or translation of your Birthday Certificate or etc. After, you get your passport, you can send us. For EU student, an ID card is acceptable.

What are the Language requirements of EMSHIP program?

There is no certain minimum score for TOEFL or IELTS or any other degree which are determining your English level, but having a good score in aforementioned exams is considered as a positive point in the selection process and our criteria. Basically, the applicant’s English proficiency will be evaluated based on the Skype/telephone interview if it is necessary. If applicant’s first language is English, you will normally be exempted from this requirement. You may also be exempted if you have earned a Bachelor's or a Master's degree taught exclusively in English.

What is the deadline for submitting my English language test results?

There are no worries about receiving the English Test Score after the deadline. If you have received it via your email or etc. You can just send us a copy of scanned version. No need to send them to us by mail.

I have asked my professor to write me a recommendation letter but he prefers to send it to Selection Committee directly, is it acceptable?

Principally, the letters of recommendation (minimum two) must be written by faculty members or job supervisors – i.e. people most familiar with your academic and/or professional abilities and character – in English.
They can send us directly by email "This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." under the reference : " Country-First name, Familly name of the candidate- Letter of recommendation, for both Email subject and the title of the document. Both scanned version and email (from professor) are acceptable.

Currently, I am working in a company. Is it acceptable to send you a recommendation letter from my boss?

Yes, it is also possible to send us the recommendation(s) letter from your company authorities.

Currently, because I am a student in the last year of BSc/MSc I would not be able to send you my full transcripts or the diploma?

In the case you are student now and will graduate in following month (before the start of EMSHIP program, September), you just need to provide a paper from your faculty/university/ministry of education that you are already student in Msc/Bsc and your current program will be finished in x/x/x date.

I am a holder of Master degree; do I still need to upload my bachelor’s diploma and transcripts?

Yes, we need all of your previous academic degrees + transcripts.

At this moment I am not able to upload my secondary education diploma?

You can send us after the deadline. But, you have to provide the original one, on the day of inscription in University of Liège.

Can I send my documents by email?

You must upload all the requested documents on application form and with a good quality. PDF files/scanned are preferred. In the case, there are some missing documents in your application; you will receive notification from Selection Committee in January.

How can I find out that I have finalized my application?

After you validate your application, you automatically will receive a confirmation from our online system. Note that we only take an action on the applications which were validated. Invalidated applications are not considered.

I forgot to upload a document(s); do I still have an access to my account?

Up to the deadline, you can add/remove the files or update your application. After the deadline you cannot access to your account, but you can send directly to emship@uliegeThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Is it necessary to ask EMSHIP selection committee for checking my uploaded files and application form?

No, if there are some missing informations/documents in the applications, we will inform concerned candidate(s) to send us the missing part(s).

I will be outside my home town now, which address I have to write in my application?

It is better to write down your home town address. The address you get completely sure you will receive any mail.

Which are the adopted criteria for EMSHIP selection committee?

Annually, we receive numerous applications for EMSHIP program especially from Non-European countries. Though the selection criteria are uniform across all countries, there are some eligibility requirements that vary. Selection criteria concerns:

Academic excellence, as demonstrated by past academic results and by transcripts, awards and distinctions. And your justification of the Prerequisites.
Motivation letter.
English Skills, An English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, proof that English was your previous education language any other document stating your English proficiency); good overall mark in one of these test can increase your chance to get the scholarship.
References letters (2).

The selection process for EMSHIP is based on an assessment of your merits in relation to the selection criteria. As the first stage of the selection process is based on uploaded documents, it is important that you provide the selection committee with information that demonstrates your ability to satisfy the selection criteria.

In the case that I did not have final thesis in my BSc/MSc or have not started to work on my final thesis yet; what should I do?

If your current/previous program is/was without final dissertation or it is/was just an academic project. You can upload a brief description of it. If not, you can send us after the deadline a summary of your final dissertation in English (or French) and a copy of the content’s page;

At the moment of application, I am not able to provide the nationality certificate?

Principally, one of these two documents need to be uploaded for your application; a copy of your valid passport or Nationality certificate dated of the year of the registration issued by the local municipal authority, Embassy, consulate, Justice minister.

Basically, we can precede your application without Nationality Certificate. Note that once you will be in Belgium to enroll at University of Liège, the registration office will ask you to provide Nationality Certificate.

I applied last year for EMSHIP, should I apply again for the new call?

Yes, each year, if you intend to apply for EMSHIP program, you must create a new account and fill the application and upload the required documents.

General recommendation for your application:

We strongly recommend early applying to the program. Postponing to the last moments might lead encountering lots of unexpected issues. In case of any problem, you may receive the answer to your inquiries by a delay Because of New Year holidays (if you apply very late).In principle all copies have to be sworn. Therefore, simple translations can be accepted, but once in Belgium you will have to prove the original documents (also in your local Belgium embassy in your country). That is why it is useful to upload sworn copies.

Scholarship from the consortium will be offered to excellent students.

EMSHIP selection committee offers an array of scholarships through the consortium, sometimes in cooperation with industry partners. Scholarships range from (partial) tuition waivers to full scholarships covering all tuition fees plus living expenses. The status and number of alternative scholarship will announce in the end of March. There is no separate application procedure for these scholarships.

In the online application form you will ask to provide information concerning:

*General personal information

*Work Experiences

*Details of professional qualifications

*Higher Education

*Secondary Education

*Training details
*Justification of the Prerequisites

*English Skills

*Referees (recommendation letter from professor or job supervisor)

FAQ - Application to EMSHIP