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FIFPRO Online Academy

Här nedan finns information om Sport Management Programme via FIFPRO online academy.

PROGRAMME

The programme consists of two seperate parts.

The AP programme (2 years) and the PBA Sport Management programme (1 ½ year top-up).

If a player is selected for the first part it does not mean that he/she will automatically be selected for the second part too.

The better you do in the first part though, the higher the chances of being offered a spot in the PBA Sport Management top-up programme.

Doing the top-up is equivalent to getting a Bachelor’s degree.

Last year (2020), not all players were accepted at the top-up so it is not a guaranteed that you can finish your full bachelor degree and will be accepted at the top-up.

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SPOTS

The University College of Northern Denmark has a limited number of 30 spots on offer for the Online Academy. Due to this limitation, applicants can potentially end up competing with other applicants for a spot.

The players do of course need to fulfil the admission criteria but as the demand could potentially be higher than the number of spots available, motivation will be key.

As a consequence some candidates might not be offered a spot even if fulfilling the admission requirements.

It is important to know that this is due to the nature of having limited spots. UCN will select the best suited candidates amongst the qualified ones, which consequently leaves some qualified candidate without a spot. This does not mean that these candidates were not qualified, just that others were better qualified.

The points mentioned below can increase the chances of being selected:

  • Strong motivation
  • Stable environment
  • Work experience
  • Additional courses or education (besides the requirements) within a related field

This is however no guarantee.

As the number of spots available is limited, the application will initially only be open for professional football players.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As last year the applicant has to pay €600,- admission. If they finalise the first year successfully, the will get €300,- refunded.

TIMELINE

Application window opens:     1st of February

Recruitment deadline:            1st of March

Application deadline:              15th of March

Start of programme:               1st of September

PAYMENT DETAILS

Account name:           Stichting FIFPro Education

IBAN:                         NL63ABNA0240535758

BIC:                           ABNANL2A

Description:                Name and surname player + Online Academy Fee

ATTACHMENTS

We have created a FAQ sheet based on the most frequently asked questions we receive.

Additionally, please find below the links to:

The admission requirements per country

http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/entry-to-higher-education

The example questions of the English test http://www.oxfordenglishtesting.com/defaultmr.aspx?id=3048

Behörighet

Texten är hämtad från det danska ”the Ministry of Higher Education and Science”;

The following qualifications from this country satisfy the general requirements (grundläggande behörighet) for admission to Danish undergraduate programmes:

  • Högskoleförberedande gymnasieexamen, gymnasieskolan.
  • Yrkesexamen, gymnasieskolan, grundläggande behörighet. NB: You are required to document at least Danish B level in English and Danish C level in Mathematics.
  • Slutbetyg from Gymnasieskolan.
  • Avgångsbetyg from Gymnasieskolan.
  • Slutbetyg from Komvux (general access or NB: You are required to document at least Danish B level in English and Danish C level in Mathematics depending on subjects).
  • Intyg för behörighet högskolestudier (grundläggande/särskild behörighet)/Folkhögskolan (1995-). NB: You are required to document at least Danish B level in English and Danish C level in Mathematics.
  • Intyg om allmän/särskild behörighet)/Folkhögskolan (-1994). NB: You are required to document at least Danish B level in English and Danish C level in Mathematics.

You have to meet the specific requirements (särskild behörighet) as well. 

If your exam is not on the list 

The above list may not be exhaustive. If your exam is not on the list, you can apply for an assessment:

FAQ

WHAT ARE THE COSTS FOR BOOK PER SEMESTER?

The costs for books can vary from semester to semester and also from one year to another (depending on what books are being used each year).

The university states that the approximate expenses for books for the first part of the programme (the “Service, Hospitality & Tourism” programme) is between € 600-700.

The approximate expenses for books for the top-up programme will be around € 300-400.

IS THE VERIFICATION FORM NEEDED FROM ALL COUNTRIES?
Yes. If the number of instruction hours of English and Math is not mentioned at the final diploma, the applicant need to ask their high school to fill in the form (regardless of nationality).


DOES THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH AN INTERNSHIP?
No, it is the responsibility of the student to find an internship. However, the university or your organisation might be able to help the student if necessary.


IS IT POSSIBLE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE TOP UP-PROGRAMME?
Yes that is a possibility if the student has the required qualifications. For example a bachelor degree.


WILL THE 600 EURO TUITION FEE BE REFUNDED IF THE APPLICANT IS NOT ACCEPTED?

The 600 euro tuition fee will be refunded if the student is not accepted or if the student withdraws from the programme before the start of it.


WHEN WILL APPLICANTS HEAR IF THEY ARE ACCEPTED?
Applicants should receive an answer in May. If applying directly for the top-up programme the application deadline is the 5th of July. These applicants can expect to receive an answer in July.


WHEN IS A STUDENT BEING EXPELLED
If a student fails to pass an exam three times, the student will be expelled. It is only possible to re-enrol if a student can show that he/she has done additional training in this particular area.

Viktigt att tänka på inför ansökan:

  • din motivation måste vara på topp vilket också ska märkas i ansökan.
  • utbildningen är på engelska och framför allt den skriftliga delen är på hög nivå. Testa din engelska här.
  • avgiften är 600 Euro men du får tillbaka 300 när utbildningen är avklarad
  • utbildningen sker vid ett danskt universitet och ger dig en dansk examen. Din examen är gångbar i hela världen
  • Du får dock ingen svensk examen men den går förmodligen att översätta till en svensk motsvarighet. För att få en svensk examen måste du studera i Sverige.