Funded Master Scholarships in Language and Communication Technologies from Erasmus Mundus 2021

Erasmus Mundus is offering Master Scholarships in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT). The program provides students with profound knowledge and insight into the various disciplines that contribute to the methods of language and communication technologies and it strengthens their ability to work according to scientific methods. Moreover, the students acquire practice-oriented knowledge by choosing appropriate combinations of modules in Language Technology, Computational and Theoretical Linguistics, and Computer Science.

The LCT program involves studying one year each at two different European universities of the consortium. After completing all study requirements, the student will obtain two Master of Science/Arts degrees approved in the respective countries of issue.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Meeting of the application deadline.
• Completeness of the application.
• English language proficiency.
• Bachelor degree (at least projected completion before starting the LCT Program) or equivalent in the area of (Computational) Linguistics, Language Technology, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines, subject to the consent of and the approval by the consortium's admission committee.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in English (for non-native speakers) must be certified by one of the following:

• TOEFL score of at least 95 overall, with at least 24 points on the writing section (internet-based test).
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English -- at least B
• Cambridge Proficiency Exam -- pass.
• IELTS score of at least 7.0.

Please note:

The TOEFL code number is 8497. All LCT TOEFL scores should be sent to Saarland University-Dept. of Language Science and Technology.

Selection Criteria:

• Results in undergraduate education: grade and quality of first degree (what mark and from which university or program); time spent to receive first degree and way of conducting studies (short and focused, or if long additional activities, the richness of studies depending on the field, additional activities besides studies).
• Results in areas relevant for LCT, namely Computer Science and a proven interest in Language Technology (incl. a strong background in formal linguistics).
• Result of TOEFL, IELTS, or another acceptable test; language abilities and practical application in studying or working.
• Benefit potential for the students, how the student may profit from participating in the LCT program;
• The motivation of the student for wanting to participate in the LCT program (expectations, own contribution).

Note: All criteria are equally weighted, except the English proficiency criterion, which is applied in case of otherwise equal ranking.

About Erasmus Mundus:

The European Union's Erasmus Mundus program aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic co-operation between the EU and the rest of the world. The three main objectives of the program are linked to the internationalization of students, staff, curricula, and research; ensure an influence on the development of practice in SEN and inclusive education; and develop international collaborative networks, projects, and research. Erasmus Mundus supports Joint Programmes (Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates) that are operated by consortia of higher education institutions from the EU and (since 2009) elsewhere in the world. They provide an integrated course and joint or multiple diplomas following study or research at two or higher education institutions.

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