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Erasmus Mundus Promotional EventCa’ Foscari UniversityDecember 5th, 2013
Laura Cappellesso – Anna ColombiniInternational Relations Office
� The Erasmus Mundus programme
� EM-ACE: your online ‘one-stop-shop’
� Bust your Erasmus Mundus myths!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
� Bust your Erasmus Mundus myths!
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THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Where it all started…
� Launched by the European Commission in 2004 to:
� Enhance the quality of European HE through international co-operation
� Improve the development of human resources
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� 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
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Erasmus Mundus stands for..
� Prestigious European Commission Scholarships
� Leading European and International Universities
� Unprecedented international experience
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� Unprecedented international experience
� Strong language skills on a professional/academic level
� Intercultural awareness and understanding
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
What does it offer?
� Top-quality masters and doctoral programmes at two or more European universities, in a broad variety of disciplines
� Study-programmes outside the EU
� Scholarships for excellent European and international
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� Scholarships for excellent European and international students and researchers
� A scheme open to students throughout the world!
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
What can you do in practice ?
Action 1 - Enrol in a Joint Masters or Joint Doctorates(mainly in EU unis.)
• Full-study/research
Action 2 - Study programmes at non-EU universities• Scholarships for 6-10 months or for a full degrees (e.g. PhDs)
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• Full-study/research scholarships
• Multi-disciplinary programmes
• Study/research at 2 or more universities
• Joint or multiple degree
degrees (e.g. PhDs) outside the EU
• Study/research at 1 non-EU university
• Credits recognized in home uni. OR non-EU degree awarded
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Erasmus Mundus courses/programmes differ in:
� Countries, universities & languages of study
� Length (from 6 months to 4 years)
� Requirements & Deadlines
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� Requirements & Deadlines
� Disciplines & Fields of study
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Action 1 - Who can participate?
Erasmus Mundus Master Courses (Action 1a)Graduates (at least Bachelor level) from Europe and all over the world, without any age limit
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates (Action 1b)Graduates (Master level or equivalent) from Europe and all over the world, without any age limit
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Action 2 - Who can participate?
Study programmes outside the EU
� Undergraduates, Master students, PhDs and post-docs currently enrolled in a EU university (shot-term scholarships)
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� Graduates from EU universities (full degrees)
NB: eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific programme
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Action 1 - Where can you go?
� Destinations depend on the specific Erasmus Mundus course/programme (mainly EU unis. for Masters and Doctorates – enrolling in a Master/Doctorate course will imply that you study at at least 2 different universities; 1 university
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that you study at at least 2 different universities; 1 university outside the EU for study-abroad programmes)
� You first have to choose the programme, then the destination(s). Not the other way round!
� http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_projects_action_1_master_courses_en.php
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Scholarships – Action 1
MASTERS Amount
Monthly allowance 500 EUR
Travel expenses (only wheretravel outside the EU is foreseen)
Up to 3000 EURNB: You can enrol in a Master or Doctorate
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DOCTORATES Amount
Monthly allowance 2800 EUR (work contract –gross amount) or1400 EUR (stipend)
Travel expenses (only wheretravel outside the EU is foreseen)
Up to 3000 EUR
Doctorate programme also if you are not granted a scholarship
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Scholarships – Action 2
STUDY PROGRAMMES OUTSIDE THE EU
Amount
Undergraduate 1000 EUR/month + travel expenses + insurance
Master 1000 EUR/month + travel expenses + insurance
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NB: You cannot participate in an EM study-programme outside the EU without a scholarship!
PhD 1500 EUR/month + travel expenses + insurance
Post-doc 1800 EUR/month + travel expenses + insurance
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
How can you apply?
1. Think of what your study plans and objectives are: are you about to graduate and looking for a top-quality degree offered by different institutions? Are you enrolled in a EU uni. and would like to spend a semester in a country outside the EU?
2. Search for Erasmus Mundus programmes which suit your profile, interests, field of study and degree level
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interests, field of study and degree level 3. Decide to which programme(s) you would like to apply for. 4. Visit the website of the programme(s) you selected. 5. Gather information about the deadlines (usually Dec-Feb) +
application procedures and requested documents � available on the
programme websites. 6. Send your application directly to the coordinator of your selected
programme.
Act. 2 - SEARCH YOUR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME
• Choose the geographical region
• Check the project description to see whether you can apply:
• is your field of study covered?study covered?
• Does your universityparticipate in the programme?
• If not, are ‘Target Group 2’ scholarship available?
Act. 2 - SEARCH YOUR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME
Some Examples:
The Freie Universität Berlin is a partner in the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project
JoinEU-SEE>PENTA with the Western Balkan region.
One of the target groups for the programme are students and staff who are
registered at EU universities/higher education institutions NOT included in the
JoinEU-SEE>PENTA consortium. Students and staff registered at your university
are eligible to apply within target group 2
(http://www.joineuseepenta.eu/scholarship/who-can-apply/target-groups/). (http://www.joineuseepenta.eu/scholarship/who-can-apply/target-groups/).
The first call for applications within JoinEU-SEE>PENTA was launched on
November 11, 2013, and it will be open until February 1, 2014. The call is open to
applicants for mobility at undergraduate and master level as well as for staff who
would like to start their mobility in autumn 2014. Detailed information on the call
for applications is available at www.joineuseepenta.eu.
THE ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME
Example of frequently requested documents
• Online application form (available on the programme website)• Copy of the degree + translation into English• Copy of the transcript of records + translation into English.• Proof of English/other language proficiency.• CV• Copy of passport
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• Copy of passport• Letters of recommendation• List of publications (if applicable)• Study/Research plan (if applicable)
Please, check the website of the chosen programme(s) for detailed information on the required documents.
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LET’S SUM UP…Still thinking that Erasmus Mundus is = Erasmus?
ERASMUS ERASMUS MUNDUSMASTERS AND DOCTORATES
ERASMUS MUNDUS –STUDY OUTSIDE THE EU
WHO? European Students Students from all over the world, including Europe
Students from all over the world, including Europe
WHAT? Mobility periods (3-12 months)
Masters/Doctorates inmobility (1-3 years)
Short-term mobility or full degree
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months) mobility (1-3 years) full degree
HOW? Students depend on their home university
Students are enrolled in the EM courses as regular students���� No link to university
where previous degree has been awarded
Students depend on their home university
RECOGNITION/DEGREE
The period of mobility is recognized by the home institution as part of their national degree
After completing the course ,a joint or double diploma of master / doctor is awarded
The period of mobility is recognized by the home institution as part of their national degree OR A non-EU degree is awarded
LET’S SUM UP
Bust your Erasmus Mundus myths!
Myth 1. Erasmus Mundus is only for non-EU students. No, it is open to EU students as well! No matter what your gender, age, background or interests are, there are over 150 Erasmus Mundus programmes available for you!
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Myth 2. Studying abroad is a waste of time and money. An international experience broadens your mind and increases your employability!
Myth 3. I have already done an Erasmus semester. Why bother with Erasmus Mundus? Erasmus and Erasmus Mundus are two very different programme!
LET’S SUM UP
Myth 4. It is easier and just as good to travel once I have a job. Easier said than done. Once you have a job and responsibilities, it is often more difficult to get away.
Myth 5. The scholarship money is not enough to finance my studies. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are quite generous and in line with most other European and national funding schemes!
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Myth 6. I can only go to study abroad to the UK or U.S. because I don't speak any other foreign languages besides English. Most Erasmus Mundus programmes offer courses in English although the universities are not located in other countries outside the UK or the US.
EM-ACE YOUR WAY TO ERASMUS MUNDUS
Our ObjectiveTo enhance the visibility, awareness and attractiveness of the EM programme across Europe, with the final goal to raise both the quantity and quality of applications received from quantity and quality of applications received from European candidates
Many organizations working to achieve the same goal
EM-ACE PROMOTIONAL TOOLKIT Developed for and in collaboration with students
Marketing materials � focus on EU students
Guidelines on how to prepare a successful EM application
PRINT MATERIALEM-ACE portal www.em-ace.eu
Web material (student-friendly content developed by and for students);
Social networks
MULTIMEDIAPowerPoint presentations;
Promotional videos on EM experience in Europe;
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EM-ACE ONLINE ONE-STOP-SHOPFind out about & search…� the different opportunities offered under the Erasmus Mundus programmeGet to know …� the Erasmus Mundus programme explained by Erasmus Mundus students
and AlumniDiscover the benefits of...� • a prestigious European Commission scholarship� • top-quality study programmes � • top-quality study programmes � • increased employabilityHear from...� • other students sharing their experienceLearn how...� • to apply – using our newly launched Application guidelines! � • to increase your chances of selection!
USEFUL LINKS
Erasmus Mundus for European Students: www.em-ace.eu
Official Erasmus Mundus page:http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/
Erasmus Mundus National Structurehttp://www.erasmusmundus.it/http://www.erasmusmundus.it/
Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Associationwww.em-a.eu
The Erasmus Mundus programme will come to an end on 31 December 2013.
However, ongoing projects will continue their activities —including the selection of
students for scholarships — until the end of their grant agreement.
As from 2014, certain activities supported up to now by Erasmus Mundus will be
part of a new cooperation programme named Erasmus+.
Erasmus+ is the new EU programme for education, training, youth and sport
proposed by the European Commission. It is now under discussion by the Council of
the European Union (28 Member States) and the European Parliament, who will take
The future of Erasmus Mundus
the European Union (28 Member States) and the European Parliament, who will take
the formal adoption decision by the end of 2013.
Erasmus+ will bring together all the current EU and international schemes for
education, training, youth and sport (including Erasmus Mundus), replacing all
existing programmes with one. Erasmus+ is due to start in 2014.
Additional information: http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus-for-
all/index_en.htm
TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE! Apply for an Erasmus Mundus
programme NOW!
www.em-ace.eu
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