NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship in International Humanitarian Action 2027-2029

The 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 individuals working in or seeking 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 at top European universities. The NOHA-EMJMD is available to all individuals regardless of their race, religion, age, or geographical origin.

One of the most unique elements of the programme, Mobility, is central to the NOHA experience. Students study at different universities and benefit from rich cultural interaction and exchange of ideas and languages. It is an integral part of the NOHA teaching-learning process. The partner universities have gradually integrated the joint training and research programme into their respective curricula, achieving a high degree of co-operation and integration, while preserving their speciality and traditions.NOHA students come from all over the world and register in the NOHA network. They are admitted following a highly competitive selection process agreed by the Network and can therefore enrol for courses jointly recognised by each of the participating universities, with the assurance of good communication links between them. Graduates of the NOHA Joint Master’s Programme in International Humanitarian Action have the capacity to act at all levels of humanitarian relief operations and to function in a variety of ways to enhance the professional delivery of humanitarian assistance and sustainable actions.

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, and 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 the 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 have the ability to respond to new humanitarian challenges.

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 depend entirely 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

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).

• Additional Language Requirements

Spanish: B2 certificate (according to CEFR).

French: C1 certificate (according to CEFR).

Be from one of the following countries

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).

Partner Countries: All other countries, including Afghanistan, are referred to as partner countries.

• 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.

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 the NOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship.

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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.

This program offers the following benefits for successful applicants of the Erasmus Mundus scholarships:

Full financial coverage: awarded only to full-time students for the entire Master’s programme.

Monthly stipend: €1,400 per month for up to 24 months (covers living and subsistence costs).

Travel, visa & installation support: contribution to costs incurred during mobility.

Note: Please note that there is no distribution for partner and program countries and no 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 [email protected] with the subject “Invited Scholars/Guest Lecturers Application.”

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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.