Application

The online application for the academic year 2010/2011 is closed since January 07, 2010. Only applications submitted before that date can be accepted.

The online application for the academic year 2011/2012 will most likely open in December 2010. In case you are interested to apply we suggest to carefully read the following information in order to properly prepare your application.

Important notes:

• All information provided in the online application must be correct and complete. In case you need to make any important subsequent corrections please contact office(@)vgsf(.)ac(.)at.
• Do not submit more than one application. If we receive two or more applications from the same person, we will not consider any of them.
• All correspondence will be made via email using the email address you are asked to specify in the online application process. Please check your emails regularly and keep your mailbox ready to receive.
• Applicants who will finish their Master studies after the deadline but before June 2011 are welcome to apply as well.

During the online application procedure you have to provide the following information:

• Personal data

• Academic background

• English competence: e.g.

  • TOEFL (code number 9618): paper based at least 600 points; computer based at least 250points; internet based at least 100 points,
  • IELTS: at least 7.0 points and not older than 2 years,
  • CAE,
  • or another proof of your English competence.

• Proof of aptitude: e.g.

  • GMAT,
  • GRE (code number 9618),
  • or another proof of your analytical skills.

• Reference letters:

  • For a complete application at least two reference letters have to be provided. In the online tool you specify only the contact details (name and email) of the persons who are willing to provide reference letters.

  • Reference letters must be sent by email by the person who writes the letter. Reference letters must be received before the application deadline.

• Uploads: You also have to upload the following documents in PDF format:

  • curriculum vitae,

  • self-statement of purpose,

  • degree certificates,

  • official transcripts,

  • GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS scores or other proofs of your analytical skills and/or English knowledge.

The size of an uploaded file must not be larger than 2MB. We strongly recommend to merge all documents into one PDF-file (not more than 2MB large), and to use low resolution when scanning documents.

All evidence specified in the list above must be provided! If any of these items is missing the application is incomplete and will not be considered! The sole responsibility for submitting a complete application rests on the applicant!

Documents issued in a language other than German or English must be submitted accompanied by a certified translation. The German or English translations must be done by a certified, court-approved translator, officially recognized by the issuing country.

Upon request you must be able to provide us with all the original documents within one week.

For all remaining questions please contact office(@)vgsf(.)ac(.)at

APPLICATION DEADLINE : tba (most likely January 7th, 2011)

Further information about the program can be found at curriculum and frequently asked questions. For all remaining questions please contact office(@)vgsf(.)ac(.)at.

We are looking forward to your application.

Kind regards,
Josef Zechner & VGSF faculty