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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA) 2027–2029

Fully funded
To be confirmed
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Key facts

Stipend
€1,400/mo
Subject
Social Sciences
Intake
2027
Degree
Masters
Deadline
To be confirmed
24 months (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)

Overview

The Network on Humanitarian Action's two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master trains people for careers in humanitarian response — studying across eight European universities with compulsory international mobility, regional training and internship options. Erasmus Mundus scholars receive the standard €1,400 a month for two years plus tuition and insurance.

Why it is notable: selection goes well beyond grades — NOHA explicitly weighs humanitarian field experience, motivation, multicultural sensitivity and language ability, and successful scholars typically combine strong academics with prior humanitarian-action experience. It suits graduates with NGO/field exposure far more than a generic applicant pool.
Funding at a glance

What it covers

  • €1,400/month for up to 24 months (up to €33,600) — subsistence, accommodation, travel, installation (reported; reconfirm):
  • Participation costs covered (tuition, enrolment, examinations, administrative support, diploma) + insurance (reported; reconfirm):
  • Compulsory international mobility across NOHA universities + regional training / internship options:
  • Access to 3,500+ alumni network in humanitarian organisations, UN agencies and international institutions:

Eligibility criteria

Qualification Required
Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for Masters programs.
Who can applyall nationalities (programme designed "regardless of race, religion, age, and/or geographical origin"); EMJM geographical funding rules apply to scholarship ranking
ExperienceNo formal experience required — but professional/volunteer experience in humanitarian action strongly strengthens scholarship selection
Language Certificatelanguage requirements of the participating universities (mainly English; French or Spanish for specific universities)
Other Certificatesbachelor's diploma/certificate, academic transcripts, CV in English, proof of residence (for EMJM scholarship applicants)
Age LimitNo Age Limit

Check your eligibility

Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.

1

Country checker

all nationalities eligible; scholarship ranking follows EMJM geographical rules.

2

Last degree checker

Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.

3

Course checker

Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.

Complete all three checks

Your combined result will appear here.

Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.

Application essentials

Requirements

Review each requirement before you begin the application.

01

Qualification

relevant Bachelor's degree (reported ≥180 ECTS equivalent); language requirements of participating universities.

02

Language

mainly English; French or Spanish requirements for specific universities.

03

Documents

passport, diploma, transcripts, English CV, language certificate, two signed/dated references, proof of residence, motivation essay.

04

Essays/answers

motivation essay + demonstrated concern for humanitarian issues, multicultural sensitivity, linguistic abilities.

05

Mobility

compulsory physical mobility periods in at least two countries.

06

Fee

no application fee stated on pages viewed.

Document checklist

01Official NOHA online application form (joint)
02Passport copy
03Bachelor's diploma / official proof of completion
04Academic transcripts
05CV in English
06Language certificate (as required)
07Two signed and dated reference letters
08Proof of residence (EMJM scholarship applicants)
09Motivation essay; publications where applicable
Application fee
no application fee stated on the pages viewed (most EMJM programmes charge none — confirm on the official site).
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: multi-country mobility — the home university's country's student visa/residence permit is the anchor (varies by chosen home university); subsequent mobility registrations per the programme schedule.…

Application Procedure

10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.

01

Review the NOHA Master's admission and scholarship

requirements and the specialisations of the participating universities.

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Confirm your Bachelor's relevance and meet the

language requirements.

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03

Select your preferred NOHA home university (first

semester) and host universities (second semester).

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06

Upload all compulsory documents and submit before

the scholarship deadline (reported: 15 December 2026, 23:59 GMT).

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05

Create an account in the official NOHA

online application system and complete the joint application form, selecting the Erasmus Mundus scholarship option.

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04

Prepare documents: passport

bachelor's diploma, transcripts, CV in English, language certificate, two signed/dated reference letters, proof of residence (for EMJM scholarship), motivation essay, publications where applicable.

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Official NOHA online application form (joint)

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Passport copy

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Bachelor's diploma / official proof of completion

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10

Academic transcripts

Frequently asked questions

When is the application deadline?
To be confirmed
Who can apply?
all nationalities (programme designed "regardless of race, religion, age, and/or geographical origin"); EMJM geographical funding rules apply to scholarship ranking
What does the scholarship cover?
€1,400/month for up to 24 months (up to €33,600) — subsistence, accommodation, travel, installation (reported; reconfirm):; Participation costs covered (tuition, enrolment, examinations, administrative support, diploma) + insurance (reported; reconfirm):; Compulsory international mobility across NOHA universities + regional training / internship options:; Access to 3,500+ alumni network in humanitarian organisations, UN agencies and international institutions:
Where do I apply?
Through the official application portal linked in the Official links section on this page.

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Key contacts

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA) 2027–2029

Published on official pages

nohamasters@deusto.es

After you win

Accept

per the consortium's instructions; confirm home/host university choices.

Visa

home-country student visa first — start immediately.

Housing

arrange accommodation at the home university.

Money

set up banking for monthly scholarship payments.

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