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IRIO Selection Form 2016
Introduction
The Bachelor's degree programme in International Relations and International Organization
(IRIO) is a quota programme (numerus fixus) at the University of Groningen (RUG). The reason
for this is the wide interest for the programme, which means that the programme receives
more applications than places are available. A fixed number of places is available for quota
programmes. For the IRIO Bachelor degree programme this number is 250 for the academic
year 2016-2017. For these places a decentralized selection takes place.
It has been decided to select students in this way because we would like to admit the most
suitable and best motivated candidates. As a result, all candidates for this programme will
need to complete a number of steps in order to have a chance to start the IRIO Bachelor
programme at the RUG in September 2016.
The complete application procedure 2016-2017 in steps
1) Registration in Studielink
The Dutch governmental organization DUO is responsible for the placement of all
candidates in the programme. You will therefore need to register for bachelor
programme 50627 International Relations and International Organization (English) of
the University of Groningen in Studielink, the Dutch enrolment system for higher
education, first. After you enrol in Studielink you will receive a seven digit University
of Groningen student number (example: s1234567).
2) Diploma validation
If you are a candidate with a non-Dutch or International Baccalaureate education
background, you will receive an email from one of the General Admission Officers of
the University of Groningen after you enrol in Studielink. This email contains an
account and instructions for the Online Admission System (OAS). You will need to
supply a number of details and documents in OAS, such as a copy of your passport,
proof of English language proficiency, and your diploma. The Admissions Officer of the
RUG will determine whether or not you meet the general admission requirements.
3) Fill out the IRIO Selection Form 2016
All candidates must fill out the IRIO Selection Form 2016. You can only start with this
form after you have completed step 1 and have received your University of
Groningen student number.
4) Submit your complete application in the IRIO Application File
After you have filled out the IRIO Selection Form 2016, you will need to submit it,
together with all the required documents of proof, in the IRIO Application File.
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IRIO Selection Form 2016
Instructions
Please fill out all the required fields in this form and save the document according to the
instructions in step 7. For questions regarding technical or procedural issues please contact
selection.irio@rug.nl. Please include your full name and your University of Groningen student
number in your correspondence.
Unfortunately we will not be able to answer individual questions concerning the contents of
this IRIO Selection Form 2016.
Deadlines
We encourage you to upload your complete IRIO Application File for the decentralized
selection before 1 April 2016.
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The final deadline for Non-EU/EEA students is 15 April 2016
The final deadline for EU/EEA students is 1 May 2016
Step 1 - Personal details
1A Personal details
Please fill out your personal details below. In the IRIO Application File 2016, you are asked to
upload a copy/scan of your Passport or European Identity Card as document of proof.
First name:
Surname (Family Name):
Nationality:
Date of Birth
Gender:
Address:
City:
Postal code
State/Province:
Country:
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1B University of Groningen student number
After you enrol in Studielink, you will receive an email from the University of Groningen with
your unique, seven digit student number within 24 hours. If you have not received this email,
please first check your spam folder! If you previously applied for, or studied at, the University
of Groningen, use the student number you were issued at that time.
Your University of Groningen student number:
___________
If you did not receive a student number you can send an email to: selection.irio@rug.nl. Please
include your full name, nationality, address and contact details in your email.
1C University of Groningen and IRIO Information Events
If you participated in any of the University of Groningen IRIO information events, please
indicate so in the table below.
Event
University of Groningen Open Day - IRIO
IRIO Student for a Day Event
Successfully completed the IRIO Webclass
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Yes/No
If yes date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Step 2 – Education
In step 2A, the department will weigh the grades of your previous, or current education. The
information we need from you depends on your personal situation. There are three possible
situations. Read the possibilities described below carefully and follow the instructions for the
situation that is applicable to you:
1) You have not yet finished secondary school. If you have not yet finished your
secondary education, enter the subjects and grades that are on your pre-exam year
report in table 2A. This effectively means the report over your last fully completed
school year, for Dutch VWO candidates, for example, this means your VWO5 report
over the year 2014-2015!
You will have to upload a full colour scan of your complete official report with grade
list, which includes your personal details, in the IRIO Application File 2016.
A screenshot of an online grade registration programme is not sufficient for this step!
2) You have finished secondary school and you have received your diploma. If you have
already finished your secondary education, please enter the subjects and grades that
are on your transcript of records or grade supplement of your degree certificate in
table 2A.
You will have to upload a full colour scan of your complete official degree certificate
with grade list, which includes your personal details, in the IRIO Application File 2016.
A screenshot of an online grade registration programme is not sufficient for this step!
3) You have finished a propaedeutic degree programme at a Dutch HBO institute. If you
have already finished a propaedeutic HBO exam, you can opt to use this instead of
your secondary school degree. If you choose to do so please fill out the subjects and
grades that are on the transcript of records of your propaedeutic degree in table 2A.
You will have to upload a full colour scan of your complete official degree certificate
with grade list, which includes your personal details, in the IRIO Application File 2016.
A screenshot of an online grade registration programme is not sufficient for this step!
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Step 2A
Please fill out the table underneath with all subjects and grades of the document you have to
use according to the above instructions. We ask you to start with filling out your English
Grade, you can list the remainder of subjects and grades in the order they appear on your
transcript of records, report card or grade supplement. Lastly we ask you to fill out your
average grade or local equivalent (such as a Durchschnittsnote or GPA).
You can enter your local grades, just as they are on your report, certificate or diploma!
Subject
English
Your average grade (GPA, Durchschnittsnote)
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Grade
Step 2B – English proficiency
As the IRIO Bachelor programme is offered in English, thorough command of this language is
important. To demonstrate your English language proficiency, we ask you to enter your
English Grade from step 2A again, and we give you the option to add one additional test
score if you have taken an extra English Language Proficiency test.
If you list an additional Language Proficiency test score, you will have to provide the IRIO
department with a scan of the complete document of proof, meaning all the pages of
certificate or diploma, in the IRIO Application File 2016.
Overall score
English Grade from step 2A
TOEFL Computer
TOEFL Internet
IELTS
Cambridge test
TOEFL Paper
Step 2C – Additional education
If you have participated in any extra educational or schooling activities that you think are
relevant to your application for the IRIO programme, you can list them here with a maximum
of two. For example, you can use summer schools and additional language courses. It is up to
you to decide if you want to list anything here, as well as what it is you want to list.
If you list any additional education under step 2C, you will have to provide the IRIO department
with proof of your successful participation by means of a scan of the official document,
certificate or transcript of records in the IRIO Application File 2016.
Additional education
1)
2)
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Step 3 – Assignment
Within the IRIO Bachelor programme, critical analysis of academic texts and academic writing
are two important skills. In step three we ask you to first read the article ‘The Road Back to
European Power’ carefully, and answer two questions. You can download the article as a pfd
on the website of the European Council on Foreign Relations.
The direct link to the pdf which you can copy and paste in your browser is:
http://www.ecfr.eu/page/-/ECFR_138_THE_ROAD_BACK_TO_EUROPEAN_POWER-Final.pdf
Depending on your version of MS Office or Open Office, clicking this link can trigger a warning.
Both the website and the pdf file are safe to open.
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3A – Question 1
According to the authors, “[t]he EU will only succeed in acting in a serious and focused way in
the world if it defines a strategy that member states are prepared to put their weight behind,
and that goes beyond fudging the differences in outlook that currently divide us” (p. 2).
Furthermore, in doing so, “Europe’s first priority must be to limit the damage caused by the
crises on its eastern and southern borders” (p. 2).
What do the authors mean with “the crises on its eastern and southern borders?” Describe
these two crises and identify what – according to the authors – stands behind these.
Furthermore, how do the authors suggest the European Union tackles these two crises?
You can use a maximum of 300 words for your answer.
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3B – Question 2
Why do the authors regard the idea of a small “intergovernmental conference” crucial for
putting the European Union back on the global political map? Furthermore, what is the idea
behind what the authors call “variable geometry?”
You can use a maximum of 200 words for your answer
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Step 4 – Experience
In the IRIO Application File 2016, you will have to provide the IRIO department with a CV (doc
or pdf). Your CV should at least include your personal details, education, (work)experience and
personal interests.
If you have already gained experience through volunteer work, a job, an internship,
publications, or if you have other notable achievements on your CV, such as prizes,
publications or special accomplishments, you can list only one per category in the table below.
If you have more than one per category on your CV, select the one you think is most relevant.
For all aspects you list hereunder the IRIO Department will need some form of proof. This
means that your CV must include the full contact details of relevant employers, organizations
and supervisors. Furthermore, in the IRIO Application File 2016 you will have to option to add
an pfd or jpg of one of your publications as proof.
Description
Work
Internship
Notable achievement
Publication
Other
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Step 5 – Motivation
The IRIO department is looking for strongly motivated students. In the following two questions
you are asked to relate your personal interest and motivation to the IRIO bachelor programme
at the University of Groningen.
5A) Question 1
Please point out the three aspects of the IRIO programme of the University of Groningen that
suit you best and explain why. You can use a maximum of 300 words.
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5B) Question 2
Please take one aspect of your CV (see step 4) and explain how this aspect, whether it is work,
education or personal interest, relates to the IRIO programme of the University of Groningen
and your future career. You can use a maximum of 300 words.
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Step 6 – Review and accept
Please review this IRIO Selection Form 2016 and check if you have entered all the relevant
information you want to provide us with. In addition, make sure that you have collected the
digital version of your CV and of your required documents of proof. You will need these in step
8.
I confirm that I have answered all the above questions truthfully and that I will provide the
IRIO department with all the requested documents of proof in the In the IRIO Application File
2016:
(yes or no)
Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
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Step 7 – Save this document
When you are sure you are finished with this IRIO Selection Form 2016, save this document
(file > save as) and rename it in the following format: Your Student Number_ Your
Surname.doc.
For example: if your name is Maria de Vries and the student number you received is 1234567
you should save the file as 1234567_devries.doc.
Step 8 – Important! What to do next?
After you have saved this IRIO Selection Form 2016 according to the instructions in step 7, you
can proceed to the final step of the application process: submitting your complete application
through the IRIO Application File.
Fill out all the required fields, attach all the required documents (browse > double click on the
files you want to add > click Upload Now > the document has been added) and click submit.
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