Applications for the Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship in International Humanitarian Action 2027 open on October 1, 2026.
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action is an inter-university multidisciplinary postgraduate programme that provides high quality academic education and professional competences for personnel working or intending to work in the area of humanitarian action.
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NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action Master's Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 15 Dec 2026 |
| Country to study | Australia, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States |
| School to study | Aix-Marseille Université (AMU), Chiang Mai University, Deakin University, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Fordham University, German Jordanian University (GJU), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Ruhr-University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Universidad Rafael Landívar, Universidad de Deusto, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), University College Dublin, University Of Malta, University of Groningen, University of Makeni, University of Warsaw, Université Saint-Joseph, Uppsala University |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Mundus |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action Master's Scholarship
- The scholarship will be a contribution to the costs incurred by the beneficiary students and shall cover travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs. It is calculated on the basis of a monthly unit cost for the entire period needed by the enrolled scholarship holder to complete the study programme.
- The scholarship is awarded for full-time enrolment, and will cover the entire duration of the Master programme.
- The scholarship is calculated as 1.400€ per month x 24 (max. duration in months of the Master programme, the end being understood as the last official activity in the context of the course.)
Please kindly note that this is a fixed amount regardless of the country of origin, residence or nationality of the candidate.
Requirements for NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action Master's Scholarship Qualification
The NOHA Master's in International Humanitarian Action has been designed for people working or intending to work in the field of humanitarian action. 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.
Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following entry requirements and common minimum eligibility criteria:
- All applicants must follow the joint application procedure as established by the NOHA+ consortium.
- Completed application (online application form and all requested documents) is submitted through the online application system by the established deadline.
- Candidates must have obtained, as a minimum, a university first cycle degree (Bachelor, EQF level 6 with a minimum workload equivalent to 180 ECTS) in a discipline of relevance to humanitarian action (medical sciences, foods sciences, economics and management, engineering, law, social sciences, education sciences, humanities).
- Candidates are required to have a recognised qualification in the language(s) of instruction of the universities they plan to attend - English is the language of instruction in all universities during all semester except for Aix-Marseilles (French - 1st & 2nd Semester) and Deusto (Spanish - 1st semester only).
- English:
- TOEFL IBT (internet-based no HOME version accepted): C1 level : minimum overall score of 5, minimum 5 in the writing section and no other component under 4.5 (scale 0-5).
- IELTS (no HOME version accepted): C1 level; minimum overall score 6.5, with no component under 6.0.
- CAE or CPE: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), C1 or Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE), C2
- Candidates are not required to take a test in the following circumstances:
- native speakers of English from English-speaking countries.
- the language of instruction during your entire BA programme was English - In this case, the language of instruction must be clearly stated on your diploma/transcripts. Alternatively, you can submit a letter from the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office, or the equivalent office that issues official documents of records at your university.
- Spanish (only for applicants planning to study during the first semester at the University of Deusto):
- B2 certificate (according to CEFR). Should a certificate be unavailable, a personal interview will be held to verify that the Spanish language proficiency is adequate.
- French (only for applicants wishing to study at Aix Marseille University):
- C1 certificate (according to CEFR).
All enrolled students must carry out a compulsory physical mobility consisting of a minimum of two study periods in two countries, of which at least one must be an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme. These two countries must be different from the country of residence of the student at enrolment stage. Each of the two mandatory study periods must correspond to a workload of at least one academic semester. Compulsory mobility periods cannot be replaced by virtual mobility.
Important: Some of the NOHA universities (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Universidad de Deusto, Uppsala universitet) have a specific list of national requirements which have to be met in order to conclude the admission procedure. Please read the information on specific national requirements before applying. These requirements apply also to students undertaking mobility to the universities in question during second semester.
Interview date, Process and Venue for NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action Master's Scholarship
Candidates are chosen on the basis of the following selection criteria:
- type and level of academic qualifications,
- type and level of research experience,
- type and level of professional experience, such as practical experience in the area of humanitarian action in governmental, inter-governmental and/or non-governmental organisations and institutions,
- motivation and concern for humanitarian issues,
- multicultural sensitivity,
- level of linguistic abilities,
- recommendations,
- results of interviews (if applicable),
- nationality and gender balance.
Timeline:
1 October, 2026: Opening of the call for all applications to the programme for the 2026-2028 cohort.
15 December 2026, 23.59pm GMT: Deadline for Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications
- Ineligible candidates will be informed about their status at the beginning of January 2026 and will have 7 days from the moment they receive notification, to submit an appeal.
- Selected candidates will be notified once the Selection Committee has evaluated all candidatures and the final student list has been adopted, in March.
- Non-selected candidates and candidates in the reserve list will receive notification once the Selection Committee has evaluated all candidatures and the final student list has been adopted, in March. Rejected candidates may appeal to the Joint Admissions Board within 7 days from the receipt of the decision notice. Non-selected candidates will be given the option to change their candidature to a self-funded applicant.
1 April, 2027: Central application deadline for all ordinary candidates.
1 July, 2027: Application deadline for those without EU citizenship or valid EU residence permits.
July 2027: Selected and non-selected self-funding candidates will receive official joint notification. However, most universities will contact their selected candidates beforehand.
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Application Deadline
December 15, 2026How to Apply
Applications for the Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship in International Humanitarian Action 2027 open on October 1, 2026.
- ALL applications must be made online through the on-line NOHA Application Form HERE
- No print application documents should be submitted unless requested or authorised by NOHA.
- Read through the on-line application form and prepare all of the information for each section of the form as well as all of the documents that you must attach to your application.
- Fill in the on-line application form, completing all of the sections as requested.
- Attach all of the compulsory documents:
- Copy of passport (only the main pages including your full name, passport number, date and place of issue, expiry date)
- Scan of original diploma (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached) and, if available, of the Diploma Supplement. If you are offered a place on the programme, you will have to present the original documents, or submit a certified copy of the original documents, when you arrive at the NOHA universities you choose for the first and second semesters
- If you have finished your Bachelor’s studies when you apply but have not yet received your degree: please submit an official document confirming that you have successfully completed your studies and that you will be awarded a degree. The document must be issued through and signed by a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent.
- If you have not completed your Bachelor’s studies when you apply: please submit an official document stating that you are a currently enrolled student and participating in your last year of studies. The document must be issued through and signed by a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent.
- Scan of original academic transcripts (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached). If you are offered a place on the programme, you will have to present the original documents, or submit a certified copy of the original documents, when you arrive at the NOHA universities you choose for the first and second semesters
- If you have not completed your Bachelor’s studies when you apply: you must still submit transcripts for all courses you have passed so far.
- Curriculum vitae in English. Preferably in Europass format (http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae).
- Official proof of language abilities, where applicable:
- English: Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1st & 2nd Semester), University College Dublin (1st & 2nd Semester), Uppsala universitet (1st & 2nd Semester), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (1st & 2nd Semester), Uniwersytet Warszawski (1st & 2nd Semester), L'Università ta Malta (1st & 2nd Semester),Universidad de Deusto (2nd Semester)
- Only provide certification for French if you are applying for: Aix Marseille Université (1st & 2nd Semester)
- Only provide certification for Spanish if you are applying for : Universidad de Deusto (1st Semester)
- Any other language certificate even if it is not one of the languages of the Consortium.
- Two Reference letters (in English). Thes must be signed and dated. Whenever possible, letters must be written on official letterhead paper and stamped.
- Please note that family members may not serve as referees. You may submit two academic references, two professional references, or one of both. Where possible, both an academic and professional reference is preferable. The letters have to be dated, and cannot have been written longer than 2 years prior to the date on which candidates submit their application.
- Proof of residence. You may submit one of the following documents as proof of residence:
- a residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate's municipality’s normal registration rules and issued within 12 months before the submission deadline of applying for an EMJMD student scholarship, i.e. the consortium's official deadline for student application; a municipality certificate must be submitted in Dutch, English, French, German, Maltese, Polish, Spanish or Swedish;
- a certificate from the candidate's place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question issued within 12 months before the submission deadline of applying for an EMJMD student scholarship, i.e. the consortium's official deadline for student application; work/training/study certificates must be submitted in English, otherwise a certified English translation must be provided with the original.
- A document confirming the applicant´s place of residence issued by a notary (in English) is also acceptable
- National IDs, passports and utility bills are not acceptable proof of residence
- Any eligible document submitted as proof of residence must have been issued within 12 months of the Consortium´s application Erasmus Mundus scholarship application deadline.
- Publications (if any)
IMPORTANT: Applicants wishing to apply for the Erasmus Mundus grant must comply with all the requirements and submit all the necessary documents by 15th December in order to be considered eligible candidates. This implies that in case you have not completed your undergraduate degree by due date you will not be considered eligible for the grant.
For more information, kindly visit NOHA scholarship webpage.
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