Thank you for your interest in joining the SPOT programme!

The Uni-Assist application portal will be open from 10 November 2024 to 25 January 2025 for applicants seeking SPOT scholarships. Note that no second call for scholarship applications will be issued.

For non-scholarship applicants, the application portal will remain open until 30 June 2025. However, we recommend that international applicants requiring a German study visa complete their application by 30 April 2025 to allow ample time for visa processing.

Once the application portal opens, we encourage you to begin your application promptly to ensure all required documents are submitted by the deadline.

For any questions or further information about the programme, please feel free to reach out at contact@spot-psychology.eu.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Submit your application to the SPOT Programme exclusively through Uni-Assist; email applications are not accepted.

What is Uni-Assist?
Uni-Assist is a non-profit organisation facilitating applications from students with international qualifications, ensuring that all documents and credentials align with German standards. Acting as a central application service, it assesses your educational background and converts it to German equivalents.

Why Uni-Assist?
For applicants who obtained their education qualifications outside Germany, Uni-Assist verifies credentials to ensure eligibility for German higher education.

For more information, visit Start | uni-assist

Uni-Assist will:

• Conduct a preliminary check to confirm that documents meet SPOT criteria
• Verify document authenticity
• Ensure all application requirements are met according to SPOT standards
• Confirm language proficiency
• Forward complete and eligible applications to the SPOT Consortium

Uni-Assist does not:

• Make admission decisions; check the SPOT Selection Process for details
• Provide guidance on visas or residence permits
• Advise on document improvements, such as CV or statements

1. Register with My-Assist on the Uni-Assist portal.

2. Complete all required information and educational history.

3. Under “Courses of Study,” select “International Psychoanalytic University Berlin and Erasmus Mundus Social Psychology of Transformation (SPOT)”.

4. Ensure all questions are answered.

5.  Upload each required document with a clear, English label.

When applying to the SPOT programme via Uni-Assist, please ensure you submit the following documents:

• Diploma Certificate, including a certified English translation
• Diploma Supplement listing all courses completed and grades received, along with a certified English translation
• English Language Certificate: Submit proof of a minimum C1 level, such as TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or confirmation from your university that English was your language of instruction
• Motivation Letter: Share why you aspire to join the SPOT programme and how it aligns with your academic and career goals.
• Curriculum Vitae: Highlight your studies, volunteering, and extracurricular activities that are relevant to the programme.
• Copy of Passport: Your passport details will only be accessible to the SPOT Admissions Committee and are required for enrolment purposes.
• Proof of Residency: If your nationality differs from your country of residence, include this documentation for scholarship allocation purposes.
• Proof of Study: If currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s programme, include confirmation of enrolment and your expected graduation date.
• Proof of Employment: For employed applicants, provide details about your employer. Note that SPOT is a full-time programme.
• SPOT Application Form:
  • Describe any relevant experiences such as study abroad, internships, training, publications, volunteering, or civic engagement.
  • If applying before 25 January, indicate your preferred scholarship type.
  • If you are a special needs applicant, indicate this, but DO NOT upload any related documentation via Uni-Assist.

Note: Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be forwarded to the SPOT Consortium for review.

TestAS: If "TestAS" appears in your Uni-Assist application, ignore it unless you have taken this test before. If applicable, your TestAS data will be included automatically.

Important Notice: If you receive a message after submitting your details that UniAssist will not be handling the verification of your application, there is no need for concern. This message indicates that your credentials were issued within the German system and can be verified directly by the SPOT Admissions Committee through a simplified process. Please inform us of this by emailing contact@spot-psychology.eu.

Technical Issues: For technical problems, contact Uni-Assist directly using the “Contact” function on their website. Although we appreciate your outreach, we cannot resolve technical issues on the Uni-Assist platform. For assistance, we strongly recommend contacting Uni-Assist directly.