International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational Psychology

• A recent passport picture*
  The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements. 

  You can find these requirements in the task description 'Upload portrait picture' in the MyApplication portal.

  A copy of your valid
   

• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card*
  Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this copy as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
   
• A copy of your grades transcript
   
• A copy of your bachelor’s diploma
  If you have not graduated yet, you can upload the official grades transcript of your bachelor's programme.
   
• A curriculum vitae
  The CV form that needs to be filled in will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Upload CV’.
   
• A motivation letter
  The motivational letter form that needs to be filled in will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Upload motivation letter’.
   

^{*If you are a UM student, you do not need to upload this document in the MyApplication portal unless your passport will not be valid on 1 September 2025; in that case, you do have to upload a copy of your passport.}

Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English
Answer the questions concerning language requirements under ‘Language requirements for English-language master’s programmes’ on this webpage to find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.

The Board of Admissions will carefully assess all complete applications. If your application is evaluated positively, you will be invited for a test and possibly also an interview.

Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be invited for the second part of the selection procedure within three weeks after the application deadline.

Candidates will take a test of basic knowledge in psychology, research methods and statistics. Depending on the evaluation of the application documents and the outcome of the test, candidates will either be offered a place in the study programme or invited to an individual interview with members of the Joint Board of Admissions.

Based on all available information, the Joint Board of Admissions will assess the knowledge and skills level, attitude and motivation relevant to the programme that embraces the scientist-innovator model. The following selection criteria apply:

• motivation and willingness to acquire knowledge in the area of work and organisational psychology;
• motivation and ability to critically analyse the research base in the specific domain of work and organisational psychology;
• attitude and communication skills necessary for a future career in the relevant settings;
• motivation and ability to further scientific developments in the field of work and organisational psychology;
• openness to learning within different international environments;
• motivation and ability to follow this two-year programme, that involves living in three different European countries;
• excellent command of English.

Interviews and tests will be online.

The Joint Board of Admissions offers places according to the established ranking. Once the Joint Board of Admissions has decided whether an applicant qualifies for admission, candidates will be informed via email.