FAQ
What are the prerequisites for applying to the programme?
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
A bachelor’s degree or the recognized equivalent from a recognized institution in the economic, finance, IT, communication or management sciences. In case you have a degree in a field that has a strong dimension of intercultural leadership, we invite you to explain the competencies gained in your application in more detail.
Very good to excellent academic performance in your previous study programme
Advanced English skills: note that you have to follow courses, read extensively, and write many term papers in English; therefore, your skills should be truly applicable.
Can I provide 2 academic or 2 professional references instead of one of each?
No. You have to provide both an academic and a professional reference.
What does diploma verification mean?
Please send your application for verification of your bachelor's degree diploma to the SYRENA portal now (the application is free of charge and the waiting time for the decision may take up to 60 days), website: SYRENA PORTAL
Should the letter of recommendation be signed with digital signature or handwritten signature?
The recommendation letter can be signed digitally, but the letter must include all contact information, including name, email address, and institutional affiliation. The letter should be typed on official letterhead or feature an institutional stamp.
What kind of document can I use as a proof of residence?
A proof of residence can be either provided in the form of a residence certificate issued by the candidate’s municipality OR a certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study, or training issued by the respective institution. Please note that if this document is issued in a language different from English, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Arabic or French you will need to provide a certified translated version.
Can I study the CLIDE only at one of the participating universities?
No, this is not possible. All students of an Erasmus Mundus course, need to respect the mobility requirements: Each student needs to study at least 2 mobility periods in 2 countries, different from their own country of residence.
Video Business Card – What You Need to Know
As part of the application process for the CLIDE program, you will be asked to prepare a short video business card (around 2 minutes). This is not a cover letter—it’s a creative way to introduce yourself!
In your video, you can include:
- What you studied
- Your leadership and intercultural experience
- Your hobbies and involvement in student activities
When you register in the application portal, you will find a section to paste a link to your video. Please make sure the link is public and does not require any additional access permissions (no approval requests or logins).
You can use platforms such as:
- YouTube (unlisted link)
- Vimeo
- Google Drive (with “Anyone with the link can view” option)
This will help the selection committee access your video easily and without delays.
Do I have to apply to all the universities separately?
No, you only need to send your application to Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń as the coordinating university of the CLIDE programme.
Which cities will I study in?
Your study locations depend on the specialization you choose. The journey begins in September with the Joint Integration Week in Toruń, Poland. This is an opportunity to meet your fellow students and professors, take part in orientation activities, and handle practical matters such as visa arrangements. During this period (around one month), you can stay in NCU student dormitories.
From October to January, you will attend classes at the University of Granada (UGR), Spain. Please note that travel and accommodation costs are your responsibility.
The second semester runs from February to June and takes place either at Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU), Toruń or FH Oberösterreich (FHOO), Steyr, Austria.
In July, all students reunite for a Summer School Week, the last chance to be together before the third semester. Then, you will continue your studies in Casablanca, Morocco (UH2C) or in Toruń (NCU), where courses are delivered by academic staff from Ukraine.
The fourth semester is dedicated to writing your Master's thesis and completing an internship.