Entry requirements and application procedure

The NOHA Mundus Master’s (in International Humanitarian Action) has been designed for people working or intending to work in the field of humanitarian action; regardless of their race, gender, religion, age, and/or geographical origin.

Candidates are chosen on the basis of the quality of their education and professional background, their experience in and concern for humanitarian issues, their multicultural sensitivity, and their linguistic abilities.

All applicants must follow the joint application procedure as established by the NOHA consortium.
 
Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following common admission criteria:

1. Candidates must have obtained, as a minimum, a university first cycle (Bachelor) degree in study discipline and field relevant to Humanitarian Action (Medical sciences, Food sciences, Economic, Political and Social sciences; Education sciences, International Relations; Engineering; and Humanities).

 2.    Candidates are required to have a recognised qualification in the language(s) of instruction of the university that they plan to attend:
o    Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Belgium: French
o    Université Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III (UPCAM), France: French
o    Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), Germany: English
o    University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland: English
o    Universidad de Deusto (UD), Spain: Spanish
o    Uppsala universitet (UU), Sweden: English
o    Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG), The Netherlands: English

Language qualification requirements:

English:

   – TOEFL (550-600 paper, 215-250 computer and 93 internet) or IELTS (6-7)  Certificate.

   – C1 Certificate (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages  – CEFR).

Spanish: B2 - C1 Certificate (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR).

French: B1 - C1 Certificate (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR)

Candidates who wish to provide alternative evidences shall request the authorisation to do so from the NOHA univesities they wish to register with in the first instance.

3.    Practical experience in the area of humanitarian action in governmental, inter-governmental, and/ or non-governmental organisations and institutions is valued.

4.    Completed applications received.


Selection criteria

The selection committee takes into account the following:
·    Level of motivation and concern for humanitarian issues.
·    Type and level of academic qualifications.
·    Level of language abilities.
·    Type and level of research experience.
·    Type and level of professional experience.


Application Procedure: Step-by-step instructions

1.    ALL APPLICATIONS for the NOHA Mundus Master’s, that is, the Joint European Master's in International Humanitarian Action,  MUST be made online through the NOHA MUNDUS APPLICATION  FORM ON-LINE

2.  NO PRINT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED UNLESS SO REQUESTED or AUTHORISED BY NOHA . 

3.    LOOK AT the online application and prepare all the data that you are asked to provide for each section of the form, and all the documents that you must attach to your application.

4.    READ carefully the criteria to determine whether you are eligible to apply for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (http://www.nohanet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=10 ).

5.    FILL IN the APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE , completing each and all the sections as requested. 

6.    ATTACH all compulsory documents:
§    Copy of international passport (Only main page(s)).
§    Certified copy of Diploma (if this document is not in English then your must attach an official translation) and, if available, diploma supplement.
§    Certified copies of academic transcripts.
§    Curriculum Vitae in English (Europass model: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/ )
§    Official proof of language abilities (where applicable).
§    2 reference letters.

Deadlines and Timelines:

  15 December 2009 (Central European Time - CET): For Third Country candidates applying for   Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. 

 1 March 2010 (Central European Time - CET): For European candidates applying for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. Open as from 15 January 2010. 

 15 March 2010 (CET):  For ordinary candidates. Open as from 15 January 2010.

  March 2010:  Confirmation of award of Third -Country Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. 

 June 2010:  Confirmation of award of European Erasmus Mundus Scholarships.