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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


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


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!


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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. 1 - SEARCH YOUR MASTER COURSE!

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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?



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.


Some Examples:

http://ibrasilmundus.eu/


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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WEB

EM-ACE ONLINE ONE-STOP-SHOP www.em-ace.eu

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!

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www.em-ace.eu

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