NOHA+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action 2027
NOHA+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action 2027 – Applications Open
The Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) is inviting applications from qualified international candidates for its Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action.
The programme is a 2-year postgraduate degree worth 120 ECTS and offers opportunities for students from both Erasmus+ Programme Countries and Partner Countries to apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Submit a completed online application form with all compulsory supporting documents.
- Hold a minimum of a university first-cycle degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent to EQF Level 6) in a discipline relevant to humanitarian action.
- Possess recognised language qualifications in the language of instruction of the universities they intend to attend.
The language requirements are:
- English: C1 certificate.
- French: C1 certificate.
- Spanish: B2 certificate.
Required Application Documents
Applicants are required to provide the following documents:
- Copy of international passport.
- Certified copy of academic degree certificate.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) written in English.
- Reference letters.
- Other compulsory supporting documents required by the online application system.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Type and level of academic qualifications.
- Type and level of research experience.
- Type and level of professional experience, particularly practical experience in humanitarian action within governmental, intergovernmental, or non-governmental organisations.
- Motivation and commitment to humanitarian issues.
- Language proficiency.
- Recommendation letters.
- Interview performance, where applicable.
- Nationality and gender balance.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Candidates applying for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship must meet additional requirements:
- Applicants must have completed their degree studies by 15th December 2026.
- Proof of nationality must be provided. Candidates with multiple nationalities must select the nationality under which they are applying.
- Proof of residence must be provided to establish the applicant’s place of residence at the time of application.
Accepted proof of residence documents include:
- A residence certificate issued by the applicant’s municipality within 12 months before the application deadline.
- A certificate from the applicant’s employer or educational institution confirming their place of work, study, or training, issued within 12 months before the deadline.
- A document confirming the applicant’s place of residence, issued in English by a notary.
Documents issued in languages other than the accepted languages must be accompanied by certified English translations where required.
Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree or Erasmus Mundus Master Course/Joint Doctorate scholarship are not eligible for another scholarship under this programme.
Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients cannot receive another EU-funded scholarship for the same course during the programme period.
Scholarship Information
The NOHA+ programme offers Erasmus Mundus scholarships to eligible students from both Programme Countries and Partner Countries.
Applicants may apply under either of the following categories:
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Applicants.
- Self-Funded Students.
Application Period
Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications are open from 1st October 2026 to 15th December 2026.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete their applications through the official NOHA+ Joint Application System.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.
Programme Supporters
The programme is supported by Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection, Erasmus+, the Network on Humanitarian Action AISBL, and the International Association of Universities.
