Application

Application to the INEX Summer University Costa Rica is open to all students of INEX partner universities and students of most other renown academic institutions. In case your university is not listed you might still be eligible. Please contact Network Relations for further steps.

We are looking forward to receive your application!
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>> Deadlines

Please make sure to submit the online application until the following dates:

             ISU Costa Rica 07.2009 (July 2009 program): 25 March 2009
             We strongly recommend to apply as early as possible.

>> Application procedure:

Application is fast and convenient through our online application system. For a successful application you are required to complete the online application form and to upload the following files:
            - curriculum vitae
            - letter of motivation (in English language)
            - grade transcript of home university
            - photo of yourself (for nomination page and student ID card)
            - scanned version of the picture page of your passport

By submitting your application online you agree to the INEX General Terms and Conditions and automatically start the nomination process. You acknowledge that your application is binding and that the INEX Withdrawal or Deferral Refund Policy applies from the moment of submission. This means that you can withdraw from your application without cost until the moment of nomination.

From the moment of nomination a cancellation fee of 20% of the participation fee is due, to cover cost incurred at the moment of confirming your spot. (As a non-profit organization INEX aimes to provide most favorable rates to all participants and therefore does not want to spread your cancellation cost to other students and increase their participation fee.) Thanks for your understanding!

>> Criteria and Process

Generally applications shall be treated as a snap shot of the person's current personal stage of development. Apart from the necessity of being a registered student or recent graduate from a European University, no knock-out criteria will be applied and your application will be screened thoroughly. INEX is an equal opportunity provider of international education on sustainable development and will according to its Mission not discriminate on nationality, race, religion, physical handicaps or any attributes of this nature.

The following key elements of your applicaition will be taken into account:
            - international experience
            - knowledge of languages
            - motivational backgroud for participation
            - academic standing
            - work experience

>> Nomination

After receipt of your online application data we immediatly start the screening process of your documents. In case we are missing essential information or need additional data to check your eligibility we will get in touch with you. Usually you will be contacted within one week of application.
Please note that the nomination letter is sent via email. Thus, please double check the spelling of your email address when submitting your application!

>> Steps to Participation

Within one week after nominaton you will be asked to submit the following data:
              - the INEX Housing and Spanish Form
              - the INEX Waiver and Insurance Confirmation
              - payment confirmation of the participation fee

In order to make arrangements for your airport pick up, we will ask you to arrange for your flight within two weeks after nomination. Please check the flight information section for support.

>> Any questions?

For further informatoin please always feel free to contact us via email, chat or phone.