Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

✓ Highly Integrated Joint Master Programs are offered by an international consortium

of universities.

▪ Supported and selected by the European Commission / EACEA

▪ Developed and delivered by a consortium of HEIs from Programme Countries

▪ Mandatory study period in at least 2 different Programme Countries.

▪ 75 % Full scholarship allocate for students from partner countries

▪ • Fully recognized and accredited joint / multiple Master degrees

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

▪ 350 courses of Joint Master Degrees, which will be developed in

the period 2014-2020

▪ It is expected that 25000 students and staff will be funded

▪ Academic period lasts 12-18-24 months (60-90-120 ECTS hours)

Main goals of EM JMD

✓ Quality improvement, innovation, excellence,

internationalization of universities

✓ Improving the quality and attractiveness of the European

higher education area (Yerevan communiqué) - support EU

Foreign Policy in higher education, offering full scholarships to

the best master's students around the world

✓ Improvement of competencies, skills, employment

opportunities for graduates-masters

✓ Increasing relevance to the labour market through increased

involvement of employers

Opportunities for Students

The best academic knowledge and the possibilities of specialization

Unique mobility experience, recognized joint degree / multiple degrees

Full scholarship with an attractive financial package

High employability thanks to key skills developed

Support for consortium partners and EMA

Scholarships are awarded to the best students from

all around the world.

▪ Scholarship holders:

▪ Full scholarship covering participation costs, travel and living

costs

▪ Full coverage of health insurance

▪ Studying in two or more different Programme Countries of EM

JMD consortium

How to apply for «Joint Master Degrees»

• Students apply directly to the EMconsortium scholarship

application to maximum three EMJMD.

• All future and existing master courses of Erasmus Mundus

JMD are listed on the official sites:

• http://www.erasmusplus.kg

• https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/scholarships-

catalogue_en

At the main menu, select the section "For Students & Staff»

Select “Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Catalogue”

Now you are at the official catalogue

A short description of the program is available by clicking on the name of the chosen program.

A short description of the program will open in a new window.

Additional information about the applications(list of required documents, deadlines,selection criteria's) are available on the official websites of programs. Link to the site provided at the description

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Each programme is unique and has its own submission deadlines, conditionsApplicants should carefully read about the programmes, the information is available in the tab ABOUTThe requirements are described in the tab– ADMISSIONNational Erasmus+ Office in KG does not involve at the selection process. All emerging issues are addressed directly to the programme coordinators. Contact details are available in the tab - CONTACTS

In the tap ADMISSION you can find detailed information about deadlines, package of documents and application conditions

Check if you fit the requirements ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Carefully read the DEADLINES . There are several deadlines:• Deadline for scholarship application• Deadline of application for students from Programme Countries• Deadline of application for students from Partner Countries

If the programme suits you and you meet all the requirements of the programme,then proceed to filling out the application.The application form is available in the tab APPLICATION

1. The application is felled online at the platform of the programme

2. Candidate can apply up to TREE programme in one academic year

3. Basic package of documents :

• Online application form.

• Motivation letter (the number of words and parameters of the letter are described in the

requirements of the program)

• Diploma(s)

• Transcript of records

• 2 Letter of recommendation

• Language certificate

• Any available certificates of professional qualifications (not work experience). This is

optional.

• Copy of passport

• Residence certificate

• All documents must be officially translated and certified by a notary

Scholarship grants of EM JMD students

Students from Partner CountriesStudents from

Programme Countries

Tuition feeUp to

9.000 € per yearUp to

4500 € per year

Travel costs*

2000 € per year if the place of residence is less than 4000 km from the EM JMD

coordinator

3000 € per year if the residence is 4000 km or more from the EM JMD coordinator

1000 € per year

Accommodation costs* 1000 € -

Living allowance(max 24 month)

1000 € per month (when the person is not in the country of permanent residence ,

and not more than 3 months in any Partner Country)

1000 € per month

(when the person is not in the country of permanent

residence )

* The amount of the scholarship for travel / accommodation costs depends on the place of residence at the time of application for the scholarship

Important!!!

You must pay attention to the DEADLINE for SUBMITTING

APPLICATIONS, for each programme it differs!!!

If you are successfully selected:

1. Prepare your visa documents/ other administrative procedures

2. Make sure that you have all the necessary documents on hand, as well

as originals and certified copies.

3. Make sure you are properly informed of your rights and obligations

under the student agreement.

4. Ask for advice and support from fellow students who have already

benefited by scholarships (check EMA website )

ERASMUS+ Results of Erasmus+

call in 2017

Joint degrees

According to the statistics in 2017 from

143 students, who applied, 11

received the scholarship.

In 2016 73 students submitted the

applications and 18 were selected,

In 2015, 120 applications were

submitted, 17 students were

selected.

SUCCESS RATE– 15,5%

Results of KA 1 call IIIJoint Master Degrees

Total applications

Students awarded by the scholarship

Useful links

National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan provides student consultations on

Fridays from 9: 00 to 18: 00

- Email: neo@erasmusplus.kg or 398162

Useful links

http://erasmusplus.kg

Useful links

Useful links

Erasmus+

Useful links:

• General information about the Joint Master Degrees:

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmusplus/funding/key-action-1-

erasmusmundus-joint-master-degrees_en

• List of open programmes

https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmusplus/library/emjmd-

catalogue_en

• Information of open calls and deadlines

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding_en

Thank you for your attention!