Required documents

During online application the following information and/or documents are requested:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in a separate file. Europass format must be used (Link to Europass).

• Information about education

• A copy of the highest degree

• A transcript of study results and grades and their translation. A full list of bachelor degree courses, scores and ECTS grading A to E must be provided. The list must contain the name and signature of the person from the higher education institution, responsible for the conversion of the local grades to ECTS.
  
  Both documents have to be translated into English.
  
   
• Not-completed bachelor form. Only the students that have not yet obtained the bachelor degree at the time of application, but will be able to finish it by the end of May must fill this form. The form must be downloaded, filled, and signed by the applicant and her/his bachelor thesis Mentor or appropriate University representatives, such as Dean or Vice-Dean.
  Download form here: Statement for students that have not yet finished their studies.
  
   
• English language certificate: TOEFL or IELTS certificate (The result requested is described in the Admission criteria section). To finish your application English test certificate is not mandatory. If you have not yet passed the test you must provide a note with the date of the intended test. You should send test results as soon as you get them, the deadline for an English language certificate is the 31^st of May.
   
• Recommendation letters. A minimum of 2 and maximum 4 recommendation letters are required with author signature and contact information.

• Motivation letter. In the motivation letter you should address: your motivation for choosing the TRIBOS+ programme, explain why you think you are a good candidate, and highlight your participation in professional and academic activities. Do not exceed the word limit of 1000 words. Instructions on how to prepare the Motivation Letter are provided here: Guidelines for writing the Motivation Letter.

• Previous relevant work, research, and experience. Students will find a section in the online application form dedicated to relevant work and experiences.

• Copy of passport or identity card. A clear photo-copy of the document with relevant information is requested for application. Please check that your passport/identity card is valid throughout the whole programme.

• Proof of no criminal record (in English).

The key academic groups of TRIBOS consortium are leading and world renown in their own field of Tribology and Surface engineering. They are very complementary from point of view of surfaces, lubricants and interfaces, as well as engineering component design. Thus, their involvement in a single programme enables integration of the whole range of tribology sub-areas required for successful application solutions.