EUROSA Erasmus Mundus scholarships for study, research, training and teaching February 2011

EUROSA

Erasmus Mundus scholarships for study, research, training and teaching

February 2011

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What is EMA 2?

• Erasmus Mundus Action 2 • Higher eduction cooperation and mobility

scheme• Funded by the European Commission• Aims to achieve better understanding and

mutual enrichment between EU and third countries

• Exchange of people, knowledge and skills

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What does EUROSA offer?

• Erasmus Mundus scholarships- for South African master students, PhD researchers

and staff- In a variety of fields of study- To study or do research in one of the nine European

partner universities

• Introduction to EUROSA on YouTube

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Who can apply?

Target Group 1 Target Group 2

South African nationals studying or working at one of the partner universities at the time of application

Master, PhD & Staff

South African nationals registered at a non-partner university or who have obtained a first HE degree in South Africa

Master & PhD

Important! Applicants who have lived in Europe for more than 12 months

over the past 5 years are not eligible to apply

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Types of scholarships

Level Short term (exchange)

Long term (degree)

Master 1 semester(5 or 6 months)

1 or 2 academic years(10 or 22 months)

PhD 10 months 3 academic years(34 months)

Staff 1 to 3 months /

6What is included in the scholarships?

• Monthly allowance- Master: 1000 € - PhD: 1500 €- Staff: 2500 €

• Insurance coverage (health, accident, travel, third party liability)

• Air ticket (up to 2000 €)• Tuition fee (if applicable, > 10 months, up to

3000 €)

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South African partner universities

1. Cape Peninsula University of

Technology

2. University of Fort Hare

3. University of the Free State

4. University of Limpopo

5. University of Pretoria

6. Stellenbosch University

7. University of Venda

8. University of the Western Cape

8European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

(coordinator)

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

9European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

10European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

11European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

12European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

13European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

14European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

15European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

16European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

17European partner universities

1. University of Antwerp, Belgium

2. Aarhus University, Denmark

3. University of Bologna, Italy

4. University of Leuven, Belgium

5. University of Leipzig, Germany

6. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

7. Lund University, Sweden

8. Maastricht University,

Netherlands

9. Vilnius University, Lithuania

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University of AntwerpBelgium

• Teaching language: Dutch & English

• 11 English taught master programmes• Antwerp Doctoral school: PhD programmes in

English

• ‘Active pluralism’• Located in the most important city and region

in Flanders (demographically, economically and culturally)

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University of LeuvenBelgium

• Teaching language: Dutch & English

• More than 70 English taught MA

programmes• 3 Doctoral Schools: PhD programmes in

English

• Leading European research university• Located in a safe, pleasant and

multicultural town

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Maastricht Universitythe Netherlands

• Teaching language: Dutch & English

• 23 English taught MA programmes

• PhD programmes in English

• International oriented teaching• Research is integrated in every level of

education

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University of LeipzigGermany

• Teaching language: German & English

• A few English taught MA programmes

• PhD programmes in English• Research oriented postgraduate

education

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University of BolognaItaly

• Teaching language: Italian & English

• A few English taught MA programmes

• PhD programmes in English• Historical setting (oldest

university in the Western world)

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University of LjubljanaSlovenia

• Teaching language: Slovene & English

• English taught MA courses and PhD programmes

• Ranked among largest universities in the world

• Located in the capital of Slovenia

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Aarhus UniversityDenmark

• Teaching language: Danish & English

• No study or research opportunities at master level

• PhD programmes in English

• Lively and modern university

• Informal academic atmosphere

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Lund UniversitySweden

• Teaching language: Swedish & English

• More than 80 English taught MA programmes

• PhD programmes in English• Strongest research university in

Sweden• Concern for the global

environment, ethnic and social diversity

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Vilnius UniversityLithuania

• Teaching language: Lithuanian & English

• 5 English taught MA programmes• PhD programmes in English• Located in the capital of

Lithuania

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What can you study?• (01) Agricultural Sciences• (02) Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning• (04) Business Studies, Management Science• (05) Education, Teacher Training• (06) Engineering, Technology• (07) Geography, Geology• (11) Mathematics, Informatics• (12) Medical Sciences• (13) Natural Sciences• (14) Social Sciences• (15) Communication and Information Sciences• (16) Others: Sport Science, Leisure Studies, Nutrition, Nautical Science,

Climate Change & Sustainable Development

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EUROSA – Fields of Study

• Not included- (03) Art and Design- (08) Humanities- (09) Languages and Philological Sciences- (10) Law

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(01) Agricultural Sciences

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus x x

Leuven (Food Science & Technology)

x x x

Lund (Food Science & Technology)

x x x

Antwerp x x

Bologna (Horticulture)

x x

Ljubljana x x x

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(02) Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning

University MA PhD Staff

Leuven x x x

Lund x x x

Antwerp x

Ljubljana x x x

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(04) Business Studies, Management Science

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X X

Leuven X X X

Leipzig X X X

Lund X X X

Maastricht X

Antwerp X X X

Bologna X X

Ljubljana X X X

Vilnius X

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(05) Education, Teacher Training

Mostly programmes in educational studies

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leuven X X X

Leipzig X X X

Ljubljana X X X

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(06) Engineering, Technology

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leuven X X X

Leipzig X X X

Lund X X X

Bologna X X

Ljubljana X X X

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(07) Geography, Geology

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leuven X X X

Leipzig X X X

Lund X X X

Antwerp (Soil & Water Sciences)

X X X

Ljubljana X X X

Vilnius X X

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(11) Mathematics, Informatics

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leuven X

Leipzig(Informatics)

X X X

Lund X X X

Antwerp X X X

Bologna(Informatics)

X X

Ljubljana X X X

Vilnius (Informatics)

X X

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(12) Medical Sciences

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leuven (Pharmacy)

X X X

Leipzig(Veterinary Medicine)

X X X

Lund X X X

Maastricht X X X

Antwerp X X X

Ljubljana X X X

Vilnius X

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(13) Natural Sciences

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leuven X X

Leipzig X X X

Lund X X X

Maastricht X X X

Antwerp X X X

Ljubljana X X X

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(14) Social Sciences

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leuven X X

Leipzig X X X

Lund X X X

Maastricht(Psychology)

X X X

Antwerp X X X

Bologna X X

Ljubljana X X X

Vilnius X

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Sciences

University MA PhD Staff

Aarhus X

Leipzig X X X

Lund X X X

Antwerp(Library Science)

X X X

Bologna X X

Ljubljana X X X

Vilnius X

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(16) OthersUniversity MA PhD Staff

Aarhus (Sport Science) X

Leipzig (Sport Science) X X X

Lund (Sport Science, Climate Change & Sustainable Development)

X X X

Maastricht (Nutrition, Climate Change & Sustainable Development)

X X X

Antwerp (Nautical Science & Navigation, Climate Change & Sustainable Development)

X X X

Ljubljana (Sport Science) X X X

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EUROSA – Fields of Study

More information?

Visit the EUROSA website and get in touch with the EUROSA contact person of the university of your choice

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More information?

• Website: www.ua.ac.be/eurosa

• Email: eurosa@ua.ac.be

• Phone: +32 3 265 48 86 / +32 3 265 49 59

• Contact: University of Antwerp – International Relations OfficeMs. Anouk De Weerdt & Ms. Liesbeth Jamers