Dear Sir/Madam,

I would be grateful if you could provide the University with a letter of reference, commenting, in particular, on the following:

• 1. The length of time and capacity in which you have known the candidate
• 2. The subjects, level of performance and result of the candidate’s last degree course
• 3. The candidate’s motivation and intellectual capacity
• 4. The ability of the candidate relative to the other students in the same year
• 5. The candidate’s potential for research or postgraduate study
• 6. If the candidate is/was employed by your organization, their duties and standard of work.
• 7. If the candidate’s first language is not English, whether you consider his/her command of English (Written and Spoken) adequate for the course applied for
• 8. Any other information relevant and that you feel would assist us in making our decision would be most welcome

May I thank you in advance for your co-operation in this matter and at the same time give my assurance that all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Postgraduate Coordinator,

Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering