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Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
France, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Malta, Thailand, Jordan, India, Colombia, Indonesia, Lebanon, Guatemala, Sierra Leone and Qatar
Degree already heldRequired
Bachelor’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • English: level C1RequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL iBT (pas d'édition à domicile) : 5 au total, 5 en expression écrite, aucune partie sous 4,5 (échelle 0-5), IELTS (pas d'édition à domicile) : 6,5 au total, aucune partie sous 6,0, Cambridge CAE (C1) ou CPE (C2)
Other conditions
  • Hold at least a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a discipline relevant to humanitarian action: medical sciences, food sciences, economics and management, engineering, law, social sciences, education sciences, humanities.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: 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).
  • For the scholarship: have graduated before the application deadline.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Only candidates who have graduated before the application deadline are eligible to apply for an EM scholarship.
  • Not have already received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship (EMJM, Erasmus Mundus Master Course or Joint Doctorate).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students who have already obtained an EMJM scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus Master Course/Joint Doctorate scholarship are not eligible to apply for an additional scholarship under the EMJM action.
  • Physical mobility is compulsory: at least two one-semester study periods in two countries (at least one an EU Member State or associated country), both different from your country of residence at enrolment.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: 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.
  • Spanish at B2 level if you plan to study the first semester at the University of Deusto (otherwise an interview checks your level).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: 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 at C1 level if you wish to study at Aix-Marseille University.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: French (only for applicants wishing to study at Aix Marseille University): C1 certificate (according to CEFR).
  • The scholarship is only awarded in full, and to full-time students.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The scholarship can only be awarded in full, and to full-time students.
  • For 2027-2029: 4 scholarships for Erasmus+ Programme Countries, 8 for Partner Countries and 4 for specific targeted regions of the world; no more than 10% of scholarships can go to the same nationality.Organisation’s wording: 4 scholarships from candidates from Programme Countries*, and · 8 scholarships are targeted to students from Partner Countries*. · 4 scholarships from candidates from concrete Targeted Regions* of the world the Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Kindly note that no more than 10% of the total number of scholarships can be awarded to students from the same nationality.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid
Plane ticket
Allowance
€1,400 a month
Length of the funding
24 months
Money to plan before leaving
  • If Groningen is your home university and you are not an EU/EEA/Swiss national: transfer about €14,160 to the university (RUG) as proof of funds for one year, by 15 June 2027 (or 1 July 2027 if you only need a residence permit). It is paid back; a scholarship or loan letter for this amount can replace it.: €14,160
  • If Groningen is your host university and you are not an EU/EEA/Swiss national: transfer about €5,900 (one semester) by 15 November 2027 (or 1 December 2027 if you only need a residence permit). It is paid back.: €5,900
  • For Groningen (home or host university): a visa application fee of €254.: €254

Dates

Applications open
1 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC (Etc/GMT)
Applications close
15 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC (Etc/GMT)
Results announced
End of March (final results, sent by e-mail)

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Fill in the NOHA online application form and attach all compulsory documents. No paper application unless NOHA asks for it. No extra document is needed for the scholarship.
    With whom
    The NOHA consortium, on its online platform
    By when
    15 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC (Etc/GMT) — 15 December 2026 at 11:59 PM (GMT)
    Documents to provide
    • Copy of passport (main pages)
    • Scan of the original diploma (official translation if not in English) and, if available, the Diploma Supplement
    • Scan of the original academic transcripts (official translation if not in English)
    • CV in English, preferably in Europass format
    • Official proof of language abilities
    • Two reference letters in English, signed and dated (no family members, no older than 2 years)
    • Proof of residence issued within 12 months (municipal residence certificate, certificate from employer or institution, or notarised document); ID cards, passports and utility bills are not accepted
    • Publications (if any)
  2. Step 2: Eligibility check. Ineligible candidates are told at the beginning of January 2027 and have 7 days to appeal.
    With whom
    The NOHA consortium secretariat
  3. Step 3: Selection by the Joint Admissions Board. Non-selected candidates can appeal within 7 days or switch to a self-funded application.
    With whom
    The Joint Admissions Board

Where to apply

NOHA – Network on Humanitarian Action (consortium coordinated by the Universidad de Deusto) (opens in a new tab) · NOHA network universities

Official title (in English): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA)

Edition 2027-2029 · Verified on 30 October 2026

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Official website of NOHA – Network on Humanitarian Action (consortium coordinated by the Universidad de Deusto): apply.nohanet.org

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