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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.
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.
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.
Scholarships Available
IContribution
to travel, installation, visa related costs and any other type of
costs€ 8 000 for courses longer than one year (4000€/year)
IIMaximum contribution to the EMMC participation costs (including insurance coverage)€ 3500 / semester (7000€/year)
IIIMonthly allowance€ 1000 / month
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