OSCE Academy in Bishkek: Masters Program 2008/2009

From the email list server: The OSCE Academy in Bishkek invites applications for its Master Program in Political Science (Central Asia). The program starts in September 2008. What follows is more detailed information about the program ( Click “more” to download all required forms).

Objective

The Master Program in Political Science (Central Asia) is designed for junior experts who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies or are in their final year of studies at an accredited higher education institution within or outside Central Asia. The aim of the program is to give students an opportunity to study political science and international relations in depth; to strengthen analytical and critical abilities; to meet and be taught by leading academics, experts and representatives of international organizations. By meeting relevant international educational standards and legal requirements of other countries, this program aims to attract an international studentship.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

1. Successful completion of an academic degree of higher education (BA, MA , MSc, Diploma) in a related field from a Central Asian or foreign institution of higher education;
2. Excellent knowledge of Russian and English;
3. The applicants should not be older than 32 years on 1 September 2008;
4. Citizenship preferably of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
5. Students from other OSCE participating and partner States can be accepted for the program on a limited basis.

Financing

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek covers travel expenses inside Central A sia to and from Bishkek and health insurance, and provides monthly grants of 150 Euros plus additional housing allowance. Child allowance is available upon request.

Complete applications must be sent to master@osce-academy.net no later then April 15, 2008.

Applications sent by e-mail must be in PDF or Rich Text Format. All materials must be in one document. Do not send application materials separately. Exception is made only for the reference letters, which must be sent directly by referees to the OSCE Academy Admissions Office.

You can download all required forms here:

1.

MA_08-09_Application_Form

2.

Reference_ENG_08-09

3.

Reference_RUS_08-09

4.

English_Language_Knowledge_Form_08-09

For more info, please, email to master@osce-academy.net