MOTIVATION LETTER - NORDIC MASTER IN ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL FORENSICS - Instructions to applicants

Sep 11, 2026

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Applicant guidance for submitting a motivation letter to the Nordic Master in Arctic Environmental Forensics. The document instructs candidates to answer eight specified questions within strict character limits, and explains that responses are scored by the programme coordinator (full score 100 points) across argument strength, writing presentation and structure, and completeness. It also provides upload file naming requirements and submission deadlines for international and national rounds, including links for different universities.

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MOTIVATION LETTER NORDIC MASTER IN ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL FORENSICS NMP-ARCTICENFORCE Instructions to applicants Use this template to answer the specified questions below. Responses will be scored by the programme coordinator during the admission process (full score 100 points) . Please bear in mind the character limits and point-value of each response (you can use the 'count word' function in Word) . Each question will be assessed on the following criteria: 1. Strength of argument (45%) -Is the argument relevant and valid? 2. Presentation and structure of writing (45%) -Is the writing clear and well-organized? 3. Sufficiency of response to the question (10%) -Did you answer the question? Upload your motivation letter and name the file: Motivation letter and your application number. Deadlines for uploading Motivation letter and links in the different rounds: INTERNATIONAL ROUND Örebro university, [www.universityadmissions.se](www.universityadmissions.se)[ ](www.universityadmissions.se)NMBU, [https://fsweb.no/soknadsweb/login.jsf?inst=nmbu](https://fsweb.no/soknadsweb/login.jsf?inst=nmbu) NATIONAL ROUND Örebro university, [www.antagning.se](www.antagning.se) NMBU, [https://fsweb.no/soknadsweb/login.jsf?inst=nmbu](https://fsweb.no/soknadsweb/login.jsf?inst=nmbu) at the latest February 1 at the latest December 1 at the latest June 20 at the latest April 15 1. Please describe why you are applying to the Nordic Master in Arctic Environmental Forensics, and why you believe you are a good candidate. (1000 characters, without spaces; 20 points) 2. In what way have your past academic experiences shaped your interest in and prepared you for the Nordic Master in Arctic Environmental Forensics? Please describe any (if applicable) research/study experience you have acquired and specify the duration of each project listed. Include quantitative and qualitative experience. Please indicate if the experience was part of your academic studies or in addition to your studies (such as Bachelor or Master thesis) . (1000 characters, without spaces; 20 points) If you have any relevant publications, please list them here with complete references 3. How do you think the Nordic Master in Arctic Environmental Forensics programme can help you develop towards your professional goals and aspirations? (1000 characters, without spaces; 20 points) 4. Describe which part of your previous studies you liked the most and why.(500 characters, without spaces; 10 points) 5. How do you think the Nordic Master in Arctic Environmental Forensics programme can help with ensuring a safe environment for life? (500 characters, without spaces; 10 points) 6. What is the most urgent environmental threat in your home country? If you were the Minister of the Environment of your country, what would you do? (500 characters, without spaces; 10 points) 7. You are given a chance to visit the Arctic Area, where do you want to go and what are you going to do there? (500 characters, without spaces; 10 points) 8. How did you learn about the Nordic Master in Nordic Master in Arctic Environmental Forensics? (e.g. by searching on Google, by a Facebook ad, by visiting the university web site etz.) (250 characters, without spaces; not graded)

FAQs

How are motivation letter responses scored for the Nordic Master in Arctic Environmental Forensics?

Responses are scored out of 100 points based on argument strength (45%), presentation and structure of writing (45%), and sufficiency of response to the question (10%).

What are the character limits and point values for each motivation letter question?

Questions 1–3 are limited to 1000 characters without spaces (20 points each). Questions 4–7 are limited to 500 characters without spaces (10 points each), and question 8 is limited to 250 characters without spaces and is not graded.

What file name and upload requirements are specified for submitting the motivation letter?

Upload the motivation letter and name the file using "Motivation letter" plus your application number. Deadlines are provided separately for international and national rounds.

Sep 11, 2026

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