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Nandana MihindukulasooriyaVice President, EMA South Asia
Come to study or teach in Europe Erasmus+ scholarships
What is Erasmus+?EU programme to strengthen education, training, youth & sport (2014-2020)
4 million young people, students and adults in over 125,000 institutions will benefit
€ 14.7 billion over seven years
Academic mobility
International credit mobility
Degree mobilityEMJMD
Academic cooperation
Capacity Building for HE
Jean Monnet Activities
Erasmus+ Higher education cooperation opportunities
Horizon 2020Degree mobility
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
30 000+masters
25 000+PhDs
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD)
developed and delivered by a consortium of universities (HEIs)
350+ courses (different academic disciplines)
accepts applications and carry out selection(approx. 30 students with full scholarships)
at least four invited scholars/guest lecturers
awards a joint degree (accredited by all consortium universities)
What is an EMJMD?
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What do I have to do?
visit the course list and select course(s) that
fits your qualifications and interests
checkthe course website for information
(requirements, procedures,
and important dates)
submit an application
with all required documents
(mostly online with few
exceptions)
When notified, apply for visa,
pack your bags and get ready for 2 amazing
years !!
What will I receive?a full scholarship covering the tuition fees, travel and living costs (approx. 50 000 €)
a health and accident insurance
study (perform research, undergo a placement) in 2+ countries
a fully recognized joint degree
Erasmus+ Student and Alumni membership
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What is the Timeline ?December, 2014
Find and select your EM Joint Programme (you can only apply to a max. of 3 programmes)
Application deadline
Submit your scholarship application (deadline is usually between early December to late January – carefully check the course website)
March, 2015 Selection results are announced
April, 2015Acceptance of your scholarship/fellowship Start preparing your stay in EU
September, 2015 Commencement of the courses
Sri Lankan Erasmus Mundus Alumni
150+ masters/PhD students since 2004
several Erasmus Mundus EU partnerships
• University of Colombo
• University of Peradeniya
stilling lagging being compared to other countries in the region
Many opportunities to apply !!
What we (EMA) can do?Tell you where to find information
Connect you with the alumni
Give you tips and tricks about applying and living in Europe
What we can not do?Suggest you courses
Help you with visa stuff
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What is Erasmus+?
Your speakerNandana Mihindukulasooriya
• CSE, UoM (2003-2007)• Tech Lead @ WSO2 (2007-2009)• M.Sc. in Software Engineering (2009-2011)
– Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Sweden– Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
• Software Architect (2011- up to now)• Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence (2012- ....)
– Semantic Web, Linked Data
