VLIR UOS - ICP Scholarship Programme - "Master of Transportation Sciences" - UHASSELT

The ICP "Master of Transportation Sciences - Road Safety in Low & Middle Income Countries" is a 2-year multidisciplinary master programme with a unique focus and approach to Road Safety in Developing Countries. The programme is supported by VLIR UOS and has 10 scholarships available each year.

ICP Connect Eligibility Criteria

Academic Admission criteria (Hasselt University):

• Required study level and degree programme:
  Participants should have at least an academic bachelor degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • behavioural sciences: psychology, sociology
  • political and social sciences
  • mathematical and statistical sciences
  • economy, transport economy
  • transport or traffic planning, urban planning or design, geography, (urban) architecture
  • engineering: transport engineer, civil engineer
    Minimum grade obtained: distinction
• Sufficient knowledge of the English language:
  

  Sufficient knowledge of English is required and is to be certified by one of the below mentioned tests. Native speakers or holders of a degree, obtained in the English language are exempt from these tests:

  • a TOEFL-score report (paper based: score 550 or more, computer based: score 213 or more, internet base: score 79-80). For more information about the TOEFL, go to www.toefl.org. Students who take in the test are required to indicate institution code 9005, so that the results are transmitted to Hasselt University directly. Note that we only accept academic TOEFL or IELTS-test results.
  • IELTS-certificate (min. overall band score 6.0). For more information, go to www.ielts.org. On the day of the test, Hasselt University can be selected as the institution to which the test result should be sent, with reference to the contact person of the programme for which you wish to apply. Note that we only accept academic TOEFL or IELTS-test results. Prepare for IELTS
  • passed another English test of similar level as TOEFL or IELTS
  • 1 year comprehensive English-based instruction at a university or recognized equivalent

Scholarship Eligibility criteria (VLIR-UOS):

You can only apply for a scholarship if you meet all VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria:

• Nationality and country of residence: A candidate should be a national and resident of one of the 29 eligible countries (nationality and country of residence not necessarily the same) at the time of the application, see VLIR-UOS country list.
• Age: The maximum age is 35 
• Professional background and experience: Preference will be given to candidates employed in higher education, government or civil society, or those targeting a career in one of these sectors. Candidates employed in the private sector or newly graduated candidates with no work experience may also be considered if they provide a strong motivation and profile.
• VLIR-UOS scholarship applications: Candidates may apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship application per year.
• Previously awarded scholarships: Candidates may not have previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government to attend a study programme and may not have enrolled in a study programme at a Belgian higher education institution before January 1 of the year of intake.

ICP Connect: which costs are covered by the scholarship?

Costs covered by the scholarship: VLIR-UOS scholarships cover tuition fee, travel costs, insurance and livelihood (board and lodging). We only provide scholarships for the full duration of the master programme (24months). It is not possible to apply for a partial scholarship.

Scholarship amounts can change in line with decisions of the funding government.