The Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon (ENS Lyon) offers a Master degree in the following fields: mathematics and applications, computer science , physics, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and Earth science.
The ENS Lyon organizes an international selection for Master studies exclusively reserved for foreign participants. This selection is aimed at the most outstanding recent graduates and students currently in their final year of undergraduate studies. Candidates may apply for the first or second year of master studies. If accepted, they then become ENS Lyon International Students and receive a monthly allowance of 1,000 euros. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and is renewable for a second year in order to obtain a Master. Renewal depends on the participants academic achievement.
Conditions for application
Scholarship candidates must fulfill all of the following conditions:
* Candidates must have undertaken their higher education outside of France.
* Candidates must have already received their graduate degree or be enrolled in their final year of undergraduate studies and obtaining a degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS credits) at the time of their departure for France.
* Candidates must never have applied for this scholarship before.
Application form
A completed application (either in French or English) must include the following:
* the application form, completed legibly in black ink or using a typewriter or word processor;
* proof of nationality;
* a recent passport-style photograph;
* full academic transcript of undergraduate studies;
* copies of all diplomas—candidates will be asked to bring the original documents before final admission;
* a curriculum vitae.
In addition, two academic references must each complete an applicant evaluation form accompanied by a letter of reference. References must be university teachers who are able to assess your work. All letters of reference must be submitted on official letterhead.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Application Schedule
Information about the ENS Lyon along with full details about the Master`s program and application forms are available on our website: http://www.ens-lyon.eu
Students who require further information can contact us by email (international@ens-lyon.fr) or through our website.
* Mid-January : Application forms available
* April 15 Deadline : for returning completed application forms. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
* May : Candidates are informed by mail as to whether their application has been short-listed.
* June : Candidates whose applications have been short-listed may be invited to Lyon for interviews with the selection committee.
* End of June : Candidates are informed whether or not they have been selected.
* End-August to mid-September : Intensive French language summer course (optional).
* Mid September : Beginning of the academic year
Documents to download
General information about the Master program international scholarships
Master program application instructions
Master program application form .RTF
Reference form
Housing application form .RTF
For more details go to website below:
http://www.ens-lyon.eu/web/nav/article.php?id=23&rub=5&rub2=53
