European Scholarships. Worldwide Opportunities

Why Erasmus Mundus?

Erasmus Mundus - objectives
Enhance the quality of European HE through international co-operation
Improve the development of human resources
Promote dialogue and understanding between peoples and cultures
Promote Europe as a centre of excellence in learning around the world

Erasmus Mundus - what does it offer?
Scholarships for excellent students and researchers to follow an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course or Joint Doctorate at two or more European universities
Top-quality masters and doctoral courses in a broad variety of disciplines
A scheme open to students throughout the world

What is an Erasmus Mundus course?
A course (masters or doctorate)…
developed and delivered by a consortium of universities…
located in at least three European countries and…
co-ordinated by a European university (non-European universities can be partners)

What is an Erasmus Mundus course?
An Erasmus Mundus course:
offers an integrated study/research programme, fully recognised in the countries where it is delivered
requires study or research in at least two countries in the consortium
leads to the award of a double, multiple or joint degree to all successful students/doctors
awards full-study scholarships/fellowships

What is an Erasmus Mundus course?
Since 2004, more than 1000 universities…
have developed nearly 170 joint masters and doctoral courses…
attended by over 12 000 students and 2000 academics from more than 140 countries…
in a wide range of disciplines…

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Erasmus Mundus - thematic disciplines
Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
Art and Design
Business Studies, Management Science
Communication and Information Sciences
Education, Teacher Training
Engineering, Technology
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Health Sciences
Humanities
Languages and Philological Sciences
Law
Mathematics, Informatics
Natural Sciences
Social and Cultural Sciences, Economics

How is quality guaranteed?
Rigorous and competitive selection process (independent evaluators and high-level academic Selection Board)
Continuous quality monitoring through annual reports and visits by European Commission
High quality of students + active feedback
76 of Europe’s top 100 universities (according to the Shanghai rankings) are participants in Erasmus Mundus courses, plus top universities from other parts of the world (e.g. Harvard, Berkeley, Sydney, Tokyo)

How is quality guaranteed?
Quality Assurance exercise has been carried out on 21 EM Masters Courses, with involvement of EM alumni
Result is a “Quality Handbook” offering guidance to existing or prospective participants + online Self-Assessment Tool
Based on practical feedback from those who have actually been involved in delivering EM courses
See EM Excellence website - http://www.emqa.eu

What languages will you need?
85% of Erasmus Mundus courses are taught in English, but…
…whatever the language of instruction, it is important to have the right level of linguistic ability, and…
…one of the great advantages of Erasmus Mundus is the chance to enrol in tailor-made language courses, add to your skills and improve your employability

How much is the scholarship?
There are two categories of students/doctoral candidates:
Category A:
Non-Europeans who are not resident, nor have carried out their main activity for more than a total of 12 months over the last 5 years, in a European country
Category B:
Any individual fulfilling the academic admission conditions set by the consortium and who does not fulfil Category A requirements (mainly Europeans)

Scholarships - amounts (Masters)

Scholarships - amounts (Doctorates)

How do I apply?
You:
have obtained an appropriate higher education degree with excellent marks
fulfil the specific selection criteria defined by the Joint Masters or Doctorate programme of your choice
are eligible for a scholarship under Category A or B

How do I apply?
Go to the Erasmus Mundus website:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus
Select “Funding & scholarships - for students and academics”
Clink on the link to:
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses (EMMCs) or
Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates (EMJDs)

How do I apply?
You can view all available courses or search for courses in a specific discipline
Once you have made your selection, go to the website of your chosen course - the course website will give you the details you require about tuition, fees, application procedures, etc.
N.B. Please remember to send your application directly to the co-ordinator of your selected course

How do I apply?

If you are successful!
Prepare your visa requests/other administrative procedures
Ensure you have all the necessary documents ready well in advance (certificates, certified copies)
Ensure that you are properly informed about your rights and obligations (e.g. tuition and other fees, class attendance, examination mechanisms, final degree, etc.)
Ask advice and support from fellow students who have already benefited from an EM scholarship

If you are successful!
The consortium to which you successfully applied will provide you with:
a scholarship confirmation letter
medical/accident insurance to cover your stay

Useful links
Information on the Erasmus Mundus Programme
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus
E-mail enquiries
[email protected]
Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association
http://www.em-a.eu
Study in Europe Website
A portal that aims to answer the questions of students interested in following a course of higher education in Europe
http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe