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I. Erasmus Mundus

II. EMA

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I. Erasmus Mundus Background

Application

Experience

Erasmus Mundus - objectives

Enhance the quality of European HE through international co-operation

Improve the development of human resources

Promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures

Promote Europe as a centre of excellence in learning around the world

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Erasmus Mundus – three actions

Action 1Joint Masters and Doctoral Programmes

• implemented by EU and non-EU HEIs

• full-study scholarships for students; grants for visiting scholars

Action 2Partnerships

• EU and non-EU HEIs

• scholarships for short-term or degree-seeking student mobility at a range of levels, and for staff

Action 3Promotional projects

• raise profile of European higher education

• tackle challenges of international higher education cooperation

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What is an Erasmus Mundus course?

• Consortium of universities (at least 3 European countries, co-ordinated by a European university, non-European universities can be partners)

• Studies or research in at least 2 countries in the consortium

• Double, multiple or joint degree to all successful students/doctors

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From… to….

What is an Erasmus Mundus course?

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Scholarship

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How to apply?

• Where to start?

Programme Guide

Calls for Proposals

How to apply for scholarships

Selected projects

HEI partner search

FAQs

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How to apply?

• Documents:– Motivation letter– Recommendation letters– Diploma and transcript of records (>75%)– IELTS/TOEFEL– Others….

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How to apply?

2013

2014

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2014

15/12/2013 – 31/01/2014

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International study experience

Discontinuity in studies

Self-confidence Missing friends and family

Friends all over the world

Language training

Is it for me?

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Other useful links…

Funding possibilities:

National scholarships of EU Member States:

the individual EU Member States offer additional funding opportunities for doctoral candidates

including specific funding for joint programmes between two countries

Promodoc www.promodoc.eu

Marie Curie http://ec.europa.eu/mariecurieactions

ERC http://erc.europa.eu

Study in Europe http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe

http://www.studyportals.eu/

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II. EMA

Structure

Events

Activities

History

Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA)

• Founded: June 2006 by an initiative of the Directorate General for

Culture and Education of the European Commission

• Volunteer organisation

• Administered by the service provider

• Over 8,500 EMA students & alumni

as members

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EMA Objectives

• Serve the interests of Erasmus Mundus alumni and students

• Create professional and personal networks

• Foster international careers of Erasmus Mundus graduates

• Provide a channel of communication

• Give recommendations to potential students

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Structure

Steering Committee (SC)

EMA Structure

EMA president: Leasa Weimer19

EMA Structure

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Regional Chapters

Service Teams

Programme Representatives

Networks

EMA

EMA – Regional Chapters

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North America

Latin America

Europe

Africa

Eurasia

Middle East

SEA

China

India

Far East

Oceania

South Asia

EMA – Regional Chapters

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• Alumni and Student Networking (EMA Day and other events)• Pre-departure events• Promotion events in education fairs and universities, cities

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EMA – Service Teams

Communications

Community Development

Internal Affairs

Professional Development

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EMA – Service Teams

Communications

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EMA – Service Teams

Community Development

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EMA – Service Teams

Internal Affairs

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EMA – Service Teams

Professional Development

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EMA - Networks

• GeoMundus

• Human[i]ties

• Inie

• LGBT

• Women

• Sust-EMA-bility

• PhD Network

• Photography

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EMA – Programme Representatives

Coordinated by Course Quality Advisory Board

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Events

Promotion, networking and academic events

EMA - Events

EMA members can take part in and plan:

• Networking events [EMA Day]

• Representation at fairs

• Promotion and academic events

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Annual General Assembly

EMA - Events

• EMA crowd gathers every year in a different European city

• Workshops, review the year and network

• Representatives of EM Courses

• Active members of the Association

• Officers of the European Commission

• Boards of EMA regional chapter

• EMA Steering Committee

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Liaison Group (LG)

EMA - Events

• Discuss further development of the Association, report on the

passed and planned activities and events, network and brainstorm

• Annual event in Brussels

• EMA Steering Committee,

representatives of EMA

Teams and EMA regional chapters

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Activities

„Emanate“ Magazine

EMA - Activities

• Bi-annual magazine for all members

and interested stakeholders

• Informative articles

• Members’ reports

• Announcements

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Erasmus Mundus Graduate Impact Survey

EMA - Activities

• Longitudinal study

• Assessing the impact of Erasmus Mundus on career, attitude towards

Europe and the EU, personality and social life

• Results available under www.em-a.eu

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Networks

EMA - Activities

• Conferences

• Webinars

• Experience sharing

• Mentoring

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EMA Activities

• Initiative together with OCEANS Network

• Realise member project ideas:

various disciplines (non-profit as well as business)

empower members to work on joint projects, create networks

• Examples of project selection:

– The taste of Erasmus Mundus – our international cookbook

– SmartTag

– Go green!

– MissingLink

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Why should you join?

Join EMA!

• No fees: absolutely free

• Possibility to meet new people: professional, personal, social

• Close links with the European Commission

• International and local events and meetings

• Helping the next Erasmus Mundus generations

• Promoting the idea of international education

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Become part of the EMA family!

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EMA online

• Website:

www.em-a.eu

• Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ErasmusMundusAssociation

• Twitter:

http://twitter.com/#!/Erasmus_Mundus

• Contact:

service@em-a.eu

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Thank you for your attention!

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