Master Scholarships in Migration and Intercultural Relations

Master Scholarships in Migration and Intercultural Relations; EMMIR is the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations.

It is the first African-European Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Migration Studies.

EMMIR is jointly run by three African and four European universities, facilitated by a wider network of partners.

Various associate organsiations on the regional, national and international level provide significant assistance for student internships and graduate’s employment. The quality of the programme is constantly evaluated by an international board of experts.

EMMIR is a unique study programme focusing on migration through an intercultural approach. It provides profound theoretical skills in migration studies combined with field work in Europe and Africa. It is designed as a multidisciplinary programme that addresses important contemporary issues in an emerging field of study.

EMMIR includes study periods in both, Europe and Africa. Students’ mobility is understood as a key to mutual understanding of different views and cultures of migration and movement and will sharpen intercultural sensitivity. EMMIR students become acquainted with different cultures and academic traditions and gain knowledge about migration issues in internships.

They will gain profound skills and specialise in of the four programme foci, this will provide them with excellent chances for employment in national and international governmental and private sector organisations or in academia. Graduates will be awarded a joint degree by the EMMIR partner universities.

Master Scholarships in Migration and Intercultural Relations Admission Requirements

The programme builds upon a first degree such as a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a field related to migration studies: e.g. Social sciences, History, Cultural studies, Educational sciences, Law, Economics, Development Studies and Journalism.
The final grade of the first degree must be a minimum (or equivalent) of C+ and proven by certificates. You are expected to provide documentation of a final first degree by the deadline (a transcript attesting that you took all exams necessary to finish the programme is accepted).
Applicants have to document knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations and empirical methods. Modules completed at the undergraduate level, papers, essays and examination results are considered valid documentation. Preference will also be given to qualified applicants who, in addition, have relevant professional experience.
The last degree obtained must not be older than 5 years.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English must demonstrate proficiency in English by the application deadline.

Master Scholarships in Migration and Intercultural Relations Selection Criteria

The Consortium Committee Selection Board takes into account the following:

Relevance and level of academic qualification
Relevance and level of research/professional experience
Motivation
Proficiency in second/third language

Master Scholarships

Master scholarships are available to both European and non-European students and scholars.

Master Scholarships in Migration and Intercultural Relations – Scholarships Available

I Contribution to travel, installation, visa related costs and any other type of costs€ 8 000 for courses longer than one year (4000€/year)

II Maximum contribution to the EMMC participation costs (including insurance coverage)€ 3500 / semester (7000€/year)

III Monthly allowance€ 1000 / month

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