Admission
Who can apply
DCMAPS is for engineering graduates who want to specialise in HVDC and power systems with power electronics. Applicants from every country are welcome.
Who it's for
You'll get the most out of DCMAPS if you:
- hold a bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic or energy engineering, or a closely related field
- have a solid grounding in circuit theory, electrical machines, control and mathematics
- want a career in the design or operation of transmission grids, converters or renewable energy systems
- are ready to live and study in three countries in two years
Entry requirementsTBC
- Degree
- A bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS (three years of full-time study) in electrical engineering or a related field, or the equivalent.
- Final-year students
- You can apply in the final year of your bachelor's, as long as you graduate before the programme starts.
- Prerequisite subjects
- Courses in electrical circuits, electrical machines, power systems or power electronics, control theory and calculus.
- Academic results
- Above-average grades.
English languageTBC
The language of instruction and examination of the DCMAPS programme is English. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English to participate in the programme. Applicants who have obtained a previous diploma in a programme taught entirely in English are exempt from submitting an additional English language test, provided that the programme was completed at a campus located in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants requesting this exemption must submit their diploma and academic transcript. If these documents do not confirm the language and location of study, an official statement from the awarding institution must also be provided. The following English proficiency tests are accepted:
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, at least 6.0 in each part |
| TOEFL iBT | 92 overall, at least 22 in each section |
| TOEFL iBT (new format) | 4.5 overall, at least 4.0 in each section |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency | Overall score of at least 180 |
Documents you'll needTBC
Prepare these as PDF files before you apply:
- Your CV
- A motivation letter (maximum one page)
- Your bachelor's degree certificate, or a statement that you're expected to graduate
- Your transcript of records, with an explanation of the grading scale
- Your English test result
- A copy of your passport
- Two letters of recommendation
How we select students
A selection committee with members from all four universities reviews every application.
Eligibility check
We check that your degree, prerequisite subjects and English level meet the requirements.
Academic assessment
The committee scores your academic record, motivation and recommendations.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a short online interview.
Ranking and offers
Applicants are ranked. Scholarships go to the highest-ranked, and remaining places are offered to self-funded applicants.