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Application procedure

Applications for DIGICREA 2025-2027 are closed

Candidates can no longer send application files.

More information about the 2026-2028 cohort selection procedure will be available in September 2025.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR 2025-2027 COHORT

Stage I of selection

Students need to submit artistic works, the Examination and Selection Board initially assesses the candidate's predispositions for professions related to the production of audio-visual and musical forms, including the production of Extended Reality films. 

Requested materials were:

Identity

  • CV: in English, in EUROPASS format.
  • Proof of Nationality: a certified copy of your ID card and/or passport.

Diploma(s)

  • Diploma(s) in higher education (bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS required to enrol in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master):
    - a certified copy of the original higher education diploma(s) and its certified translated copy in English
    Candidates with at least 150 ECTS at the time of application may be considered, provided they include a declaration of honour stating they will have completed 180 ECTS before the start of the programme.
  • Baccalaureate diploma (high school diploma):
    - a certified copy of the original baccalaureate diploma (high school diploma) and its certified translated copy in English

Higher education diplomas transcripts and results 

  • A certified copy of the original higher education diploma transcript and results and its certified translated copy in English

Baccalaureate/ high school transcripts and results  

  • A certified copy of the original high school diploma transcript and results and its certified translated copy in English

Current situation

  • Copy of results if undergoing training or description of current situation (employment, etc.)

Two letters of recommendation

  • Submit two letters of recommendation, written on official letterheads, each signed by the writer and with the institution's stamp. Indicate the contacts of the referees (emails & phone numbers)

Experience in New Technology

  • A minimum level in mathematics, physics, programming computer languages, DSP is recommended. Students should indicate their experience in these disciplines in their applications.

Language certificates

  • A certified level test in English at least B2 (minimum overall score : IELTS 6, TOEFL ITP 550, TOEFL IBT at least 90, TOEIC at least 650), C1 recommended

In exceptional cases, the DIGICREA Executive Board may accept alternative documentation. Candidates may provide the following two documents:

  • a language attestation via one of their language teachers attesting to their level on an official headed paper, with the teacher's signature and the school's official stamp
  • a sworn statement from the candidate certifying their language level

Candidates who are natives of an English-speaking country are exempt from to provide a language certificate for their native language. After reviewing the applications, candidates may be asked to attend a videoconference interview in order to assess English language skills.

Cover letter

  •  A detailed cover letter from the applicant, in word processing, written in English. The format of the cover letter is free and the limit is 5 pages. NB: candidates may mention their professional projects, their completed and/or planned research projects.

Portfolio

  • Artistic or Professional Portfolio. Can include hyperlinks to audio, visual, and audiovisual content.

Specialization

  • The DIGICREA program offers two specializations: "Image" and "Sound/Music". Students must choose a specialization in their curriculum, which they have to follow during the 4 semesters (no possibility to change).  Answer this question in your application file (see "Additional questions" tab on eCandidat).

Application processed via "e-candidat" portal. Candidates wre requested to create an account on this portal and applied there. An "Application procedure notice" document was available on this portal.

Stage II of selection 

Based on the submitted dossier of candidates' works, committee members conducted a 15-minute interview with the candidates selected for the second selection stage. The conversation recognized the candidate's personality characteristics, way of thinking, personal life experience, and character attributes. 

From the description, it was clear how important, even crucial, the recruitment stage of the educational process for the course was. It can be compared to the decision to cast an actor made by an artist embarking on the realization of his following work. The complex structure of the recruitment procedure makes it possible to recognize the candidate's talent, creativity, and intelligence, but also to assess his diligence, leadership abilities combined with conciliatory skills, pressure resistance, and finally, that irrational element that nevertheless constitutes the primary tool of an artist's work - charisma. 

Applications for DIGICREA 2025-2027 were open until March 20, 2025, at 23:00 French time (i.e. 10:00 pm UTC). Stage II interviews were held from April 7 to 9, 2025. Results were released from April 15, 2025.