Applicants must have finished or be about to finish an undergraduate university degree. Final admission will be subject to having obtained the degree by September 2012. Good English language skills are required, since the Master is taught in this language.
Application
The application form should be filled out electronically and in English. Applicants are strongly recommended to carefully read the guidelines before proceeding.
Once filled out, the online application form should be submitted, including files for:
Official transcript of grades obtained in undergraduate studies.
Official transcript of grades obtained in graduate studies (if applicable).
Proof of English language skills.
GRE scores.
Statement of purpose.
Any other documents.
Note: Only files in PDF format may be uploaded. Only one file for each of the six types of documents may be uploaded. If you wish to submit several documents of a given type, please merge them into a single PDF file. You may upload a new version of a file that you had already uploaded, but keep in mind that it will replace the previous file. Each file should not be larger than 2Mb.
Applicants admitted to the Master will be asked to provide the corresponding original documents at the time of registration.
English language
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide recent proof of their English language skills. This can be achieved through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The preferred way for receiving this information is the direct mailing by ETS. CEMFI's institution code for direct mailing of the TOEFL score report is 7964. Alternative means of proof include the Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced certificates, and the British Council IELTS. You may include the results from several tests, but make sure to merge them into a single PDF file.
Graduate Record Examination
Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide scores of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test. Registration for the test may be carried out by mail or through the GRE web page (www.ets.org/gre). The preferred way for receiving this information is the direct mailing of the GRE score by ETS. CEMFI's institution code for direct mailing is 7046. Note that providing the scores in the application form does not substitute for attaching an official score report or having it sent directly. Applicants who do not provide their GRE scores will not be considered for early admission.
Statement of purpose
This is a short text, of around 500-600 words, in which you may present your academic background and interests, and explain why you would like to attend CEMFI’s Master in Economics and Finance.
Reference letters
In addition, two reference letters must be received by CEMFI, written by professors who have followed closely the applicant's studies. Upon submission of the online application, recommenders will receive an email message allowing them to submit their letters online. Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their reference letters.
Selection process
A committee will be in charge of the admission process. The committee will take into account undergraduate grades, letters of reference, GRE results, English language skills, and any other information supplied by the candidate.
Applications arriving by 1 February 2012 will be considered for a first round of decisions. Further decisions will be made on a rolling basis thereafter. Candidates may be asked for an interview (in person or via Skype).
Complete applications must be received by 15 April 2012 and decisions will be finalized no later than 15 May 2012. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Timeline
Application period: 24 October 2011 to 15 April 2012.
