University of Hasselt, Belgium is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students into their ICP Master of Transportation Scholarship for postgraduate students. It is a fully-funded scholarship for all students. Scroll down to read in details.
About ICP Master of Transportation Scholarship
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The ICP “Master of Transportation Sciences–Road Safety in Low and Middle-Income Countries” is a two-year multidisciplinary master’s program with a unique focus and approach to road safety in low and middle-income countries. VLIR UOS is a supporter of the program and offers 12 scholarships each year.
The Old Prison (Oude Gevangenis) on Hasselt Campus is where Hasselt University’s offices are located. This building in Hasselt’s Martelarenlaan is the first place to go when you first enrol at the institution and for all student administration relations. The participants are expected to have a reasonable command of the English language, both passively and actively.
Course Level for ICP Master of Transportation Scholarship
Scholarships are available to pursue a Master degree programme.
Courses
The ICP scholarship students follow a specific track within our Master of Transportation Sciences with a focus on Road Safety in Low & Middle-Income Countries. Cases will be tailored to their needs and input. Master’s thesis and internship are also related to a topic relevant to the South and the future careers of the graduates.
| Course Name | ECTS |
| Transport systems & transport policy: an introduction | 6 |
| Introduction to transportation research | 6 |
| Quantitative methods | 6 |
| Study Visit & International Topics | 6 |
| Traffic and travel behaviour | 6 |
| Environmental economic evaluation of transportation policy | 6 |
| Microsimulation models | 6 |
| Behavioural influence | 6 |
| In-depth crash investigation | 6 |
| Traffic flows | 6 |
| Intelligent Transportation Systems | 6 |
| Road safety in low- and middle-income countries | 6 |
| Road safety evaluation: methods and applications | 6 |
| Freight transport | 6 |
| Strategic project analysis | 6 |
| Master thesis part 1 | 12 |
| Master thesis part 2 | 18 |
| Internship | 18 |
Scholarship Award for ICP Master of Transportation Scholarship
1. Monthly allowance: €1150/month (for the cost of meals, transport, personal expenses, and accommodation)
2. 1- time payment for indirect travel costs: €150
3. 1- time payment for logistical allowance: €850
Number of Scholarships
The Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR-UOS) offers 12 scholarships for our Master’s programme, “Master of Transportation Sciences–Road Safety in Low & Middle-Income Countries”.
Eligible Countries for ICP Master of Transportation Scholarship
Be a national and resident of one of the below 31 countries:
1. Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Niger
2. Asia: Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Palestinian Territories, Vietnam
3. Latin America: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Academic Admission Criteria
Participants should have at least an academic bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines:
1. Behavioural sciences: psychology, sociology
2. Political and social sciences
3. Mathematical and statistical sciences
4. Economy, transport economy
5. Transport or traffic planning, urban planning or design, geography, (urban) architecture
Sufficient knowledge of the English language
The participants are expected to have both a passive and active command of the English language at a reasonable level. The participant should be able to follow ex-cathedra lessons, take notes and present some case studies themselves. Proof of English proficiency has to be submitted. This can be one or more of the below:
1. 1-year comprehensive English-based instruction at a university or recognized equivalent
2. Passed for a TOEFL test (min. score 550 PBT, 213 CBT or 79 IBT)
3. Passed for IELTS test (min. overall band score of 6.0)
4. Passed another English test of a similar level as TOEFL or IELTS
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
You can only apply for a scholarship if you meet all VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria:
Nationality and country of residence
Be a national and resident of one of the below 31 countries:
1. Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Niger
2. Asia: Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Palestinian Territories, Vietnam
3. Latin America: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru
4. Age: The maximum age for a master programme scholarship is 35 (on 1st January 2022).
English Language Requirements
The participants are expected to have both a passive and active command of the English language at a reasonable level.
Applications Deadline for Transportation Scholarship
February 2022
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