Are you engaged in the field of humanitarian action? Apply to the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship in International Humanitarian Action for 2025-2027.

Network of Humanitarian Action (NOHA)-Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Program (EMJMD) in International Humanitarian Action is an inter-university multidisciplinary postgraduate program that provides high-quality academic education and professional competencies to people who work or want to work in humanitarian relief.

It is a golden opportunity for you to pursue your Master’s degree in international humanitarian action with a fully funded Erasmus+ scholarship in top European universities. The NOHA-EMJMD is available regardless of race, religion, age, or geographical origin.

Quick Details of the NOHA-EMJMD program in International Humanitarian Action are as follows:

• This program ends in 2 years, four semesters, and 120 ECTS
• Specialized education in humanitarian action
• Professional and academic specializations
• Trilingual education in English, French, Spanish
• Study in different universities around the world, as listed below.

Delivering Universities

The following well-known universities, in partnership with more than 11 universities and many international NGOs, offer NOHA-EMJMD program in International Humanitarian Action with support of the Erasmus+ scholarship of the European Union (EU):

• Aix-Marseille Université (AMU), France
• University of Malta (UoM), Malta
• Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG), The Netherlands
• Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), Germany
• Universidad de Deusto (UD), Spain
• University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland
• Uniwersytet Warszawski (UW), Poland
• Uppsala Universiteit (UU), Sweden

Purpose of the Program:

The main goal of this program is to educate highly committed and interdisciplinary students who are working or intend to work at all levels of humanitarian action and contribute to enhancing humanitarian assistance and sustainable activities, develop a global and comprehensive vision of conflict, disaster, and related situations, and ability to respond to new humanitarian challenges.

Key Details of the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship

• Host Institutions: NOHA Universities
• Level of Study: Master’s Degree
• Program Funder: The European Union (EU)
• Number of Scholarships: TBC
• Eligible Countries: Program countries (Specific European Countries), Partner Countries (All other countries, including Afghanistan)
• Program Starts: September 2025
• Program Duration: 2 years
• Scholarship Application Period:1 October 2024 and 15 April 2025 (11.59 pm GMT)
• Self-funded Application Deadline:  July 2025
• Deadline for Non-EU citizenship or without valid EU residence permits.: 1 July 2025
• Language of Instruction: English in most universities) French and Spanish in some universities)

Benefits of the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship

This program offers the following benefits for successful applicants of the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship as follows:

• Financial Contribution: Covers travel, visa, installation, and subsistence costs.
• Monthly Amount: Fixed amount of 1,400€ per month for the duration of studies.

Note: There is no distribution for partner and program countries or separate travel or installation cost lines.

Funding Opportunities for Non-Master’s Candidates:

• Scholarships for Scholars: The NOHA Consortium invites distinguished scholars and guest lecturers for training sessions.
• Focus Areas: Scholarships enhance student understanding of anthropology and local humanitarian responses in complex emergencies.
• Mobility Eligibility: Eligible scholars can come from NOHA universities, partner institutions, or related organizations outside the Consortium.
• Guest Scholar Application: Use the Guest Scholar Application Form and email it to nohamasters@deusto.es with the subject “Invited Scholars/Guest Lecturers Application.”

Who Can Apply for the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship?

The NOHA Master’s in International Humanitarian Action is for people who work or want to work in humanitarian relief. Candidates’ selection criteria completely depend on their education and professional experience, involvement in and concern for humanitarian causes, multicultural awareness, and linguistic talents. Also, all applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

• All candidates should follow the NOHA+ group’s shared application procedure.
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree (EQF level 6) in humanitarian action fields: Medical science, food sciences, engineering, law, social sciences, education sciences, economics and management, humanities)
• Be proficient in the languages of instruction as follows:

1. English Language Tests and Required Scores

TOEFL IBT:

• • Minimum score: 93 (C1 level)
  • Minimum written score: 24 (scale 0–30)

IELTS:

• • Minimum overall score: 6.5 (C1 level)
  • No component under: 6.0

Cambridge English:

• • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): C1
  • Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE): C2

Exemptions from English Language Tests

• Native speakers from English-speaking countries.
• Degree programs where the language of instruction was English must provide documentation (diploma/transcripts or a letter from the university’s official office).

2. Additional Language Requirements

• • Spanish: B2 certificate (according to CEFR).
  • French: C1 certificate (according to CEFR).
• Be from one of the following countries:

1. Program Countries: the 28 European Union’s Member States (Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain, UK) and the EEA-EFTA states countries (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey).
2. Partner Countries: All other countries, including Afghanistan, are referred to as partner countries.
3. * Specific groups of partner countries:
   – Western Balkans: 1 scholarship
   – ENI South: 1 scholarship
   – Asia – LDC countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal): 1 scholarship
   – Asia – remaining countries (China, India, Indonesia, DPR Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam): 1 scholarship
   – L-LMI countries of Central Asia: 1 scholarship
   – Latin America LMI countries (Bolivia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Paraguay, Nicaragua): 1 scholarship
   – South Africa: 1 scholarship
   – ACP countries: 1 scholarship

Important Note: Some NOHA universities (e.g., Groningen, Warsaw, Deusto, Uppsala) have specific national requirements for admission. Review these before applying, especially if considering mobility during the second semester.

How to apply for the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship?

Interested applicants can apply online. However, applicants for Erasmus Mundus+ Scholarships must follow the NOHA consortium’s joint application procedure.

According to the Erasmus+ rules, students at the Master’s level can apply to a maximum of three separate programs. Students or guest lecturers can contact the institution for more information about courses and application procedures. Enter the link below to start your application for the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship.

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Required Documents

All candidates should submit the following supporting documents:

• Copy of Passport’s first page
• Certified original diploma and transcript scans
• CV
• Proof of Language proficiency
• Two letters of reference
• Residence /work or study place certificate

Please check the university websites for more information about your desired program or visit the official website of the Network of Humanitarian Action (NOHA) for detailed information on NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship.

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