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There are several documents that are needed for the AMIR programme appilcation process. Please refer to the application guidelines on our apply page to learn more.
Yes, applicants can apply for both the AMIR EIT and AMIR Erasmus Mundus scholarships. However, please note that each call for applications requires a separate submission. You will need to submit individual applications for each scholarship (e.g., one for the AMIR EIT scholarship and another for the AMIR Erasmus Mundus scholarship), although no candidate will be awarded both.
Candidates will be able to apply to the 2025-2027 edition of the AMIR EIT Master Programme from february 3rd to march 7th 2025. Please check our apply page .
The admissions procedure varies according to a students’ chosen host institution. Students selected for the AMIR programme will be contacted in due time with information on how to proceed with local admission/registration in their first year at either Bordeaux, NOVA Lisbon, The niversity of Miskolc or the university of Tartu.
Once you have completed the forms about your referees, they receive an email to upload the reference letter. Your application will be considered 100% complete once your referees will upload the reference letter. You will not be able to submit your application if one of the required documents (such as the reference letter) is missing.
If your referee has not yet received the e-mail, please tell him/her to check his/her spam, otherwise, you can check that you have entered his/her e-mail address correctly. If the problem persists please send an email to amir.master@u-bordeaux.fr
The AMIR EIT programme is aimed at candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Environmental Sciences, with advanced knowledge in Chemistry (minimum 3 years of study or 180 ECTS credits), or a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physical-Chemistry, Materials (or Matter) Sciences Candidates will be assessed and selected on the following qualifying factors: Academic background, Motivation letter, Language skills, Work experience, Entrepreneurial potential.
Applications for AMIR EIT Programme and scholarships will be open from February 3rd to march 7th 2025.
You can find all the information about the application process on our website: https://www.amir-master.com/apply/
There are several scholarship opportunities to study on the AMIR Programme. Please visit our fees and scholarships page to learn more.
Please visit our fees and scholarships page to learn more.
AMIR is a two year full time master programme. First year classes at the University of Bordeaux, NOVA Lisbon, the univesity of Bordeaux or the university of Tartu start at the beginning and middle of September respectively. Please note that depending on a students’ choice of second year host university, the local academic calendar may mean that students will not finish their second year until November or even December.
The programme is aimed at applicants that have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Environmental Sciences, with advanced knowledge in Chemistry (minimum 3 years of study or 180 ECTS credits), or a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physical-Chemistry, Materials (or Matter) Sciences. Candidates are assessed and selected on the following qualifying factors:
- Academic background
- Motivation letter
- Language skills
- Work experience
- Entrepreneurial potential
Applicants will need a certificate from an accredited language centre testifying that your level of English is at least CEFR B2 (IELTS score of 6.5 / TOEFL of 75. / Cambridge B2 First) or, for those who studied in an English-speaking country, an official university letter stating that your university studies were undertaken in English. Not mandatory for students of the following nationalities: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia.
AMIR graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Visit our careers page for more details.
The EIT Label is a quality seal awarded to top Master and PhD programmes which excel in shaping a new generation of students into game changers and innovators. Students of EIT Label programmes learn how to combine their specialist knowledge with key innovation and entrepreneurship skills to develop solutions to pressing societal challenges. The EIT Label was developed and awarded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union.
All students from outside the EEA require a visa to study in Europe. You will be provided with details once your application has been accepted. If you hold EU/EEA citizenship then you will normally not need a visa.
The AMIR master programme involves study in two different European countries and involves intense periods of study. While part-time work may be possible, you should ensure that you can adequately fund your living expenses without recourse to term-time work for the duration of the programme.
All the AMIR partner universities offer campus accommodation or support in finding your own accommodation in the local area. You’ll be sent further information once you’re accepted on to the programme.
No! All administration, teaching, assessment and practical activities are in English. However, whilst studying at Bordeaux non-French speaking students practice spoken and written French, including study on France’s cultural and everyday life communication. This teaching unit allows the full integration of students coming from various horizons. For French-speaking students: Practice of spoken and written English to reach level B1 minimum (TOEIC 550 pts) is required– Learning scientific/professional communication.
This varies depending on where you study. We invite your to search information online to have an indication of approximate living costs for the universities you would like to be enrolled in.
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