Thursday, January 22, 2009

Motivation Letter for Master application

I was looking a couple of weeks ago for a model of motivation letter , in order to apply for a master programmer in Sweden.I didn't have to much luck, and that is why i have decided to post here a sample of motivation letter, the one which i personally used .

Motivation letter

Chalmers University, Master Degree Programme in International Project Management

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my interest in applying for a Master's Degree Programme in ******* starting in autumn 2009. I believe my educational background would enable me to make a strong contribution at the University. I mention that I have graduated in year 2008 *************, from Business Information Technology programme and got a bachelor degree in Business Administration.

My academic performance has been always on top of class. I have been an active member of the IT League Academy for the North Region of Finland where I have been involved in the development of several software projects. Moreover I can say that I would like to continue my studies in order to gain knowledge and experiences by academic research and I believe a Master Degree Programme in Interactive Systems Engineering would offer me the possibility of receiving the complete picture of all aspects of this field.

The reason for choosing this specific Master Programme comes from the fact that in the near future I would like to get to know more things regarding for example Artificial Intelligence studies. I already got some ideas in my head, but unfortunately until now I did not have the right knowledge and the right tools for putting them in practice and that is why I know that this Master Programme would be an excellent starting point for me. Also if I will get selected for this programme I will have the opportunity to learn from the best and the fact that I will study in an international environment will give me the privilege to create new relationships with people from different cultures. I am also aware of the kind of dedication and perseverance I will need to have for achieving the best results in the field and I believe my background will qualify me for such a Master Programme.

Finally I can say that I look forward to join this Master Degree Programme in ********* in order to prove my abilities and gain new skills and I will be patiently waiting for a positive reply.



With respect,

48 comments:

Ines said...

thank you so much for sharing, thats very thoughtful.

ovidiu.minzat said...

The pleasure was mine...hope it will help you ;) good luck

abaper said...

What master are you currently taking?

ovidiu.minzat said...

International Project Management, Chalmers University :)

Anonymous said...

dear friend you have written letter only for one programs. I am going to apply for for four universities in next intake. then what should i do, i mean how can i write about four universities. in one letter or in four separate letters.

thanks
Reply

ovidiu.minzat said...

Hey there !
Probably you will have to write 4 letters since you will apply to 4 different universities. For me it was easier since i have applied in Sweden and here they have this system through which you just send one application to the national system of administration and form there they will send the documents to each university.
But if the programs are similar it should not be a big problem for you.You will have just to change the name of the University and also modify a little the content in order to match with the programme you are applying for.
Hope it helped.
Cheers

Unknown said...

Hello Ovidiu, thanks for the information. Howeever still in doubt. I am applying to Sweden too. How many motivation letter do I have to send? one or four? if it is only one, who should I have to address to? to the National system of Administration? I am seeing you addressed you letter directly chamber, so, the same letter worked for your other three choices? Thanks

ovidiu.minzat said...

Hey Julio!
I have sent 4 different letters , each and every one personalized for every university.I have colleagues who have sent only one and it was ok.It's your choice.If it is only one, you can put in the begging all the names of the universities you are applying at,and that should solve your problem :)

Hope you will find the answer useful.
Cheers

Unknown said...

Thank you very much for your answer. I will send only one letter since all my choices are very close related. If I got accepted in chalmers, I will ask for the great Ovidiu!!! thanks again and happy new year.

donnie said...

Hello Ovidiu,
Am also applying for four bit different programs. Two of which are not asking for a motivation letter. But I was planning to send separate letters to the other two. But the problem both letters will be accessible to both universities in the Swedish admission pool system. Which means if one looks into the other they will see contradiction. In my example, one will see that my dream in life is to do a master in Software Engineering and the other is in Computer Science....so it is bit confusing, should i do it in one, by mentioning that am intrested in these two fields, or you don't think a university will read letters intended of other universities..

democrateafricain said...

Thanks! Really helped.

Anonymous said...

thanks! this is really helpful

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Anonymous said...

hi ovidiu i am appling master degree in structural engineering so that do i send only motivation latter or i sent motivation latter with c.v of my educational and work experience please reply i am too eger to join this mester degree

Andrei Florian said...

thx, really helpful!

Unknown said...

hi dude,im appling for masters in aerospace engineering,if possible can you send me couple of motivation letters,thats really helpful for me if u sent.my mail id: mv.chandrasekhars@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

hi man. i am applying for a masters in project management.would you send me a couple of motivation letters please

Javo said...

Hey pretty helpful mate,

thanks!

Unknown said...

Hey......
Thanx for your letter.... It helped me alot in applying for My Masters...... :)

naeem said...

hey,i am applying for a masters in communication engineering please send me some motivational letters.

Anonymous said...

i'm applying for a masters in public health major in microbiology, please post some motivation letters thanks..

Anonymous said...

i'll be taking up masters in public health major in microbiology,, please post some motivation letters,,thanks

Anonymous said...

thank you so much.it is really good sample for me. best regards

BALAJI said...

hi man, am applying for Masters in Aerospace engineering. Could u pls sent me one or two sample model letters for me.My id is balajiaeronauty@gmail.com.
Thanks for your time.

Anonymous said...

interesanta scrisoarea ta de motivatie...presupun din titlul blogului ca esti roman..daca nu..o sa-mi dau seama si o sa revin cu un comentariu in engleza.mi-a fost de ajutor exemplul lasat de tine pe site.bafta multa acolo.

Emna said...

Really it si so usfull for non native English speaker as me.It will help me lot cos I need it really.
Merci beacoup

ovidiu.minzat said...

My pleasure Sammari . I hope it will help you ;)

Anonymous said...

Thanks man....It was very helpful!!!

Anonymous said...

hello...m applying for universities in france...and m applying for diffrent universities and diffrent programmes like Management Information System , supply chain management and project managemetn could u plz send a couple of motivation letter i wudreally appreciate it...many thanks

Anonymous said...

i wanted to ask for the same thing that the Anonymous person applyin to france is askin, only m applyin to england also
please be kind enough to provide us with some useful info
thanks :)

Ioana H said...

How could you think this guy can send you a letter of motivation?? I'm working at my own for more than 5 hours. This letter is not just another standardized document you have to send, it should represent you socially,academically, culturally etc.It is probably the most important document we have to send to apply for a master degree.
Wish you all good luck!

ovidiu.minzat said...

Ioana...you are right. I am not going to send letters to anyone . I have stayed more the 5 hours to develop mine.This model is here in order for people to get an idea of how it should look like, and start developing their own. If you expect me, or someone else to send you this kind of letter, then maybe a Master is not for you

Anonymous said...

well i wasnt asking u to write me the whole letter....i asked you to please provide me with some useful info or maybe tips
am sorry it was that inconvenient to u, but since u posted urz on a website to help others see a sample, i must have mistaken u for a helpful person
and i dont think ANYTHING qualifies u to pass such a judgement that "maybe a master is not for you"

Kaama said...

Hey brother you wont believe how much I struggled to write this l etter before I saw yours but reading your letter was very insightful. God bless.

Paola said...

The main question is: did you receive any positive reply from your letter? I can't believe anyone asked before..

ovidiu.minzat said...

Paola....the positive reply was the fact that i I have been accepted for the master.Isn't that enough?

Anonymous said...

thank u so much!

claud tatah said...

Hello there,

i am applying for masters in Environmental Governace in Germany,can you please help me with a motivation letter on this,i graduated with Bsc in sociology and anthroplogy with minor in political science.i have been working as a volunteer in an NGO Assistance project manager in environmental issues till then.please help me with a motivation letter,Claudetatah@yahoo.co.uk

Anonymous said...

you have helped soooo meny people!! I wish you the best!

thinking said...

hello there! can u tell me that if im applying for several different subjects in the same university,do i need to give so many motivation letters?
like i graduated with zoology hons this year and would like to apply for 2 or more master degree programmes in a particular university,how many motivation letters should i write?
please help!!

Royal Camalov said...

hi.Can you give me some advise about application prosess for Sweden universities?

Anonymous said...

Hello,
thanks for sharing! But any chance you still can send me a couple of sample motivation letters for an aerospace master application. My email is piet_van@hotmail.com

Dimitra the Greek said...

Hey there! I am Dimitra from Greece& I am currently applying to Groningen University in Netherlands for an LLM. I found your motivation letter brilliant and really helpful.
I can't thank you more! Please contact me if you decide to visit Greece for summertime! This is my e-mail address: mimi.karv@hotmail.com
best regards from Greece!!!

saad bin waqas said...

Hi,
I am applying for MSC in food technology in University of Helsinki. please post some motivation letters .

Anonymous said...

Hi. I am applying for a masters in public health,may you kindly send me samples of motivation letter for scholarships

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Unknown said...

Hi.i have studied microbiology and i am applying for the master of nutrition . could you please send me some samples and let me know your advice.
thanks
ahmadisania@gmail.com

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