Specific Requirements – Master, Diploma & Certificate of Advanced Studies

Required documents checklist

  • CV (Resume)
  • Highest educational qualification obtained
  • Cover letter (explaining what is the reason why you apply for this course and how will the acquired skills help you in your career)
  • Proof of English language competence dated within the last two years (see details below)
  • Work certificates/official documents from your current job position and the previous one
  • Two recent letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional) signed and with a direct reference to the programme of your choice
  • Portrait photo (ID format)
  • Scanned copy of passport

Language requirements

The minimum required English level is C1. Providing a language certificate is mandatory, except in the two following cases:

  1. If you are a native English speaker, please provide a copy of your passport as proof.
  2. If you have worked for at least five years in English with MSF or ICRC, please provide a copy of the English test you have undertaken internally with your employer.

Recognized tests and scores

  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): 180-199
  • Cambridge English First (FCE): 180-190
  • C1 Business Higher
  • IELTS: 6.5-7.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 95-120
  • TOEIC Listening & Reading: 945
  • TOEIC Speaking & Writing: 360
  • PTE General Level 4
  • PTE Academic: 76-85
  • Testizer (CEFR) : C1
  • EF SET (CEFR) : C1
  • Duolingo: 130