Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship 2027-2029 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA) for the 2027 to 2029 intake. This two year Master’s programme is open to students from all nationalities who hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as law, social sciences, medical sciences, engineering or humanities.

Students study in at least two European countries and can also complete a regional training period at partner universities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia or North America. Scholarship applicants must apply by 15 December 2026, and self funded applicants have until 1 April 2027. Selected scholars receive 1,400 € per month for 24 months, a total of 33,600 €, to cover travel, visa, installation and living costs. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree level: Master’s degree (120 ECTS)
• Study field: International Humanitarian Action
• Host countries: France, Germany, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden, plus regional training options in other countries
• Application deadline for the scholarship: 15 December 2026 (23:59 GMT)
• Application deadline for self funded applicants: 1 April 2027
• Deadline for applicants without EU citizenship: 1 July 2027
• Open to all nationalities: Yes

What This Scholarship Offers:

• You receive a fixed 1,400 € every month for 24 months, which adds up to 33,600 € in total.
• The money helps you pay for travel, visa, installation and daily living costs while you move between countries.
• The amount is the same for every scholar, whatever your nationality or country of residence.
• Your studies include an insurance scheme for the whole duration of the programme.
• You earn a joint Master’s degree recognised by a network of eight European universities.
• You can do a supervised work placement with a humanitarian organisation, which gives you practical experience for your CV.
• You live and study in different countries, build intercultural skills and improve your language abilities.

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Eligibility Criteria:

Academic requirements

• You must hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS, EQF level 6) in a field relevant to humanitarian action.
• For the scholarship, you must have completed your degree before the 15 December 2026 deadline.
• Candidates who are still studying can only apply as self funded students.

Language requirements

• English proof is required for most universities, unless you are a native speaker from an English speaking country or your entire Bachelor’s was taught in English.
• Accepted tests are TOEFL iBT (overall 5, writing at least 5, no part below 4.5 on the 0 to 5 scale), IELTS (overall 6.5, no part below 6.0), and Cambridge CAE or CPE. Home versions of TOEFL and IELTS are not accepted.
• Spanish B2 is needed only if you choose Deusto for the first semester.
• French C1 is needed only if you choose Aix Marseille.

Scholarship specific rules

• You must be a full time student. The scholarship is awarded in full only.
• You must not have received an Erasmus Mundus Master’s or Joint Doctorate scholarship before.
• You cannot combine it with another EU funded scholarship for the same course.
• No more than 10% of scholarships can go to students of the same nationality.

Mobility rule

• You must study in at least two different countries, for at least one semester each.
• At least one country must be an EU Member State or a country associated to the Programme.
• Both countries must be different from your country of residence when you enrol.
• Virtual mobility cannot replace physical mobility.

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Selection criteria:

• Academic qualifications
• Research experience
• Professional experience in humanitarian action
• Motivation and concern for humanitarian issues
• Multicultural sensitivity
• Language skills
• Recommendation letters
• Interview results, if applicable
• Nationality and gender balance

Programme Structure:

Intensive Programme (5 ECTS)

• Held at the beginning of September
• All NOHA students meet to learn the key principles, actors and challenges of humanitarian action
• The 2026 edition takes place at Ruhr University Bochum

Semester 1: Foundation Period (25 ECTS)

• Held at your home university from mid to late September until late January
• Common courses: World Politics, Legal Dimensions of Humanitarian Action, People and Culture, Management, and Public Health

Semester 2: Specialisation Period (30 ECTS)

• Held at a host university of your choice from early February to late June
• Each university offers 20 ECTS in its own speciality, plus common courses in Advanced Management and Research Methods

Available specialisations:

• Aix Marseille Université (France): Legal and Geopolitical Approach of Humanitarian Action
• University College Dublin (Ireland): Resilience, Localising the Aid Effort
• University of Malta (Malta): Forced Migration and Human Security
• Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands): Humanitarian Analysis and Intervention Design
• Ruhr Universität Bochum (Germany): Humanitarian Policy and Practice, From Delivering Aid to Ending Needs
• Uniwersytet Warszawski (Poland): Armed Conflicts and Humanitarian Action
• Universidad de Deusto (Spain): Protection in Humanitarian Action
• Uppsala universitet (Sweden): Conflict, Peacebuilding and Religion

Semester 3: Contextualisation Period (30 ECTS)

You choose between two options.

Option A: Regional Training

Study humanitarian action in a different cultural setting. Partner universities are:

• Middle East: German Jordanian University (Jordan), Université Saint Joseph (Lebanon, in French), Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (Qatar)
• South Asia: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India)
• Mainland Southeast Asia: Chiang Mai University (Thailand)
• Maritime Southeast Asia: Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia)
• Asia and Pacific: Deakin University (Australia)
• Africa: Makeni University (Sierra Leone)
• Latin America: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia) and Rafael Landivar (Guatemala)
• North America: Fordham University (USA)

The application for regional training is open from 15 December to 15 January.

Option B: Work Placement

• Career Development Training (10 ECTS)
• Supervised placement with a humanitarian organisation (20 ECTS)

Semester 4: Research Period (30 ECTS)

• Held at your home university from February to June
• You write your Master’s thesis, which is assessed by at least two examiners

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Partner Universities for Regional Training:

• German Jordanian University (Jordan)
• Université Saint Joseph (Lebanon)
• Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (Qatar)
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India)
• Chiang Mai University (Thailand)
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia)
• Deakin University (Australia)
• Makeni University (Sierra Leone)
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia)
• Universidad Rafael Landivar (Guatemala)
• Fordham University (USA)

Required documents:

• Passport copy (main pages only)
• Scan of your diploma, with an official translation if it is not in English, plus the Diploma Supplement if available
• Scan of your academic transcripts, with an official translation if needed
• CV in English (Europass format preferred)
• Proof of language ability, where applicable
• Two reference letters in English, signed and dated, written no more than 2 years before your application
• Proof of residence issued within 12 months before the deadline
• Publications, if you have any

Accepted proof of residence

• A residence certificate from your municipality
• A certificate from your employer, school or training institution
• A notarised document confirming your residence, in English

Passports, national IDs and utility bills are not accepted. Applications with missing or wrongly formatted documents are considered ineligible.

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Important Dates:

• 1 October 2026: Applications open
• 15 December 2026: Deadline for scholarship applications
• Early January 2027: Ineligible candidates are informed and can appeal within 7 days
• March 2027: Scholarship results are announced by email
• 1 April 2027: Deadline for self funded applicants
• 1 July 2027: Deadline for self funded applicants without EU citizenship or a valid EU residence permit
• July 2027: Self funded candidates receive official notification

Tips for a Strong Application:

• Apply for the scholarship by 15 December. If you are not selected, you can switch to a self funded application.
• Book your English test early so your results arrive in time.
• Ask your referees well in advance.
• Check the national requirements of Groningen, Warsaw, Deusto and Uppsala before applying.
• Show your humanitarian experience and motivation clearly in your CV and application.

Contact:

• Website: nohanet.org
• Email: [email protected]

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official application portal at apply.nohanet.org.
2. Read through the whole online form and prepare your information and documents.
3. Fill in all sections of the online application form.
4. Upload all the compulsory documents.
5. Submit your application before the deadline. Do not send printed documents unless NOHA asks for them.

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