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Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013)

Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013). Presentation by Marie-H élène Vareille Deputy Head of PPCA Tokyo EC Delegation 3 November 2009. Lisbon Strategy (2000-2010) Education & Training 2010 work programme Bologna Process. The European context (internal policy). General Objectives

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Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013)

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  1. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Presentation by Marie-Hélène Vareille Deputy Head of PPCA Tokyo EC Delegation 3 November 2009

  2. Lisbon Strategy (2000-2010) Education & Training 2010 work programme Bologna Process The European context (internal policy)

  3. General Objectives Enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of the EU and the Partner Countries Improve quality of HE (Higher Education) through the stimulation of balanced partnerships between institutions Bilateral Academic Cooperation (Under ICI)

  4. Specific Objectives Promoting joint study programmes and mobility to support cooperation between HEI (Higher Education Institutions) Foster student mobility by promoting transparency, mutual recognition, portability of credits Support mobility of faculty to improve mutual understanding of issues relevant to the EU and participating country Bilateral Academic Cooperation (Under ICI)

  5. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Objectives of the new programme In the political context of “Bologna” and “Lisbon” the programme identifies three aims: promoting European Higher Education improving the career prospects of students promoting intercultural understanding through academic co-operation

  6. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Foundations - Erasmus Mundus (2004-2008) 103 Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses (468 universities) 7000 grants to third-country students (6181) + academics (1121) 47 partnerships with 134 third-country HEIs c.1500 grants to European students/academics 54 projects to enhance the attractiveness of European HE 6

  7. 493 m€ for Action 1 - Joint/double degrees and scholarships - and Action 3 - Attractiveness projects About 460 m€ for Action 2 : large partnerships with developing countries + short term grants mainly for third country students Budget 2009-2013 Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013)

  8. Under Erasmus Mundus 2004-2008 Number of Academics Number of Masters Courses Number of Students 1957 1196 741 455 456 273 140 199 28 112 37 58 80 103 19

  9. Under Erasmus Mundus 2004-2008 Mobility: Japan

  10. Under Erasmus Mundus 2004-2008 Universities from Japan

  11. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Main characteristics of the programme Action 1 - Joint Programmes (including scholarships) Action 2 - Partnerships (including scholarships) Action 3 - Promotion of European Higher Education 11

  12. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Action 1 - Joint Programmes (including scholarships) Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Courses (EMMC) (expected output = 150) Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Programmes (EMJD) (expected output = 35) Full-study scholarships for non-EU and EU students and academics Scholarships for non-EU individuals are higher than for EU individuals

  13. Two types of scholarship Category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries. Category B scholarships can be awarded to any masters students selected by EMMC consortia and who do not fulfil the Category A criteria defined above. Scholarships: Students

  14. Category A covers € 24,000 for one year EMMC and €48,000 for two year EMMC Category B covers € 10,000 for a one year EMMC without mobility and €23,000 for a two year EMMC with mobility Both A and B cover 1) Contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs, 2) EMMC participation costs including insurance and 3) monthly allowance Scholarships: Students

  15. Scholars scholarships cover from € 2,400 for a two-week stay to € 14,800 for a 3-month stay Scholars scholarships cover living allowance including travel costs Scholarship: Scholars

  16. Category A: For candidates who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries Category B: For those who do not fulfil the Category A criteria Between € 61,200 - for a Category B fellowship in a nonlaboratory based field, with no mobility to a Third-Country partner and with no employment contract - and € 129,900 - for a Category A fellowship in a laboratory based field and with an employment contract Cover 1) Fixed contribution to the travel, installation and any other types of costs 2) Fixed contribution to the doctoral candidate participation costs and 3) Fixed living allowance (36 months in total) Fellowships (Doctoral)

  17. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Action 2 - Partnerships (including scholarships) Large partnerships between higher education institutions in EU and third countries in a specific region Third countries concerned are those covered by the external co-operation instruments Erasmus-style co-operation mechanisms, transfer of know-how Definition of priorities according to the needs of third countries involved

  18. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Action 2 - Partnerships (For East Asia)

  19. 1) November “year n-1”:publication of the annual Call for Proposals (including information on form to be used and any other relevant information applicable to the selection year concerned). 2) April “year n”:Deadline for the submission of proposals. 3) From April to June “year n”:assessment and selection of proposals. 4) June “year n”:publication of theselection results 5) July “year n” to September “year n”:signature of the Framework partnership agreement and grant agreementwith the EMA2 consortia. 6)September “year n+1” to end December "year n+2":start of the mobility for students 7) September "year n+1" to end of the project: possiblestart of the mobility for academic and administrative staff 8) End of April "year n+1": mobility lists to send to the Agency INDICATIVE TIMETABLE The timetable might be changed in the context of the annual Call for Proposals

  20. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Impact on and benefits for universities Enhancing the quality of teaching and students Putting in place mechanisms that contribute to making mobility and degree recognition easier

  21. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Impact on and benefits for universities Erasmus Mundus “label” - reputation of offering and being involved in excellence programmes Enhancing university visibility and attractiveness worldwide Establishing long-lasting links and relationships between institutions

  22. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Impact on and benefits for academics Acquiring in-depth knowledge of Europe and its HE system(s) Improving the employability of students through recognition of qualifications and study periods abroad Academic exchange of knowledge, ideas, contacts

  23. Students have to apply directly to the Erasmus Mundus masters consortium offering the course they are interested in (Maximum of 3 different courses) They each have different requirements and application form (eg. Language requirement and deadline) Next programme (2010/2011) starts in next Autumn Application deadline (Normally Mid-Dec 2009 or End of Jan 2010) → List of selected candidates sent to Brussels (End of Feb 2010) → Final Result (Mid-May 2010) Application and procedures Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013)

  24. The mission is to serve the interests of Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni, notably by providing a forum for networking, communication and collaboration and by promoting Erasmus Mundus Erasmus Mundus Students Alumni Association (EMA)

  25. After Erasmus Mundus: Impact on Students EMMC’S IMPACT – GIVEN AREAS, FROM WHICH GRADUATES COULD SELECT TWO ANSWERS (The figures are still preliminary)

  26. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) Useful links General info - http://ec.europa.eu/erasmus-mundus EM Student and Alumni Association -www.em-a.eu Study in Europe -www.study-in-europe.org EC Delegation to Japan -www.deljpn.ec.europa.eu

  27. Erasmus Mundus (2009-2013) THANK YOU! 27

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