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Erasmus Mundus Erasmus Mundus
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Erasmus Mundus Students Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Associationand Alumni Association
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Expanding on Erasmus…• Erasmus of Rotterdam
– Humanist and theologian
– Rotterdam 1466
– Basel 1536
– Numerous study journeys in 15th century Europe
• ERASMUS – EuRopean Action Scheme for
the Mobility of University Students
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Erasmus Mundus• Global students interested in
international masters’– European Commission supports
joint-masters’ throughout Europe
• Vary in academic discipline, but maintain a strong emphasis on: – Quality (of education, experiences
and applicants) – Opportunity (potential scholarships
specifically for EM, educational and cultural experience)
– Mobility (over 200 European universities involved)
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Erasmus Mundus Objectives• Improve quality of higher education in Europe• Ensure worldwide recognition of European
universities as centres of excellence• Remain at leading edge of academic developments +
innovation• Prepare citizens for global society • Promote intercultural understanding through
cooperation with third countries
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Erasmus Mundus – Main points• Former Portuguese Minister
of Education Eduardo Marcal Grilo – New system for funding for
students and universities – Improving global accreditation
(Bologna Process standardizing European higher education, programme time and quality)
– Setting Europe at the centre of global higher education: combining history, art, ethics, language in accordance with education to create globally-adaptable graduates
PARTNERSHIP: EM universities
strengthen programmes through high quality, integrated & globally
relevant masters programmes
Benefit & attractiveness of
Erasmus Mundus
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EMA history and activities• Founded: June 2006 by an initiavive
of EC Director General of Education – Continued support to young and eager
organization– President, Sterring Committee – Team suppport: Jobs, IT, Conferences,
Promotion, Policy, Magazine and Newletter
• 2000+ Mundus members from around the world (aim for 5500)– All EM courses eligible
• Promote EM label as a sign of excellence and quality of European Higher Education– Evidence of cooperation in European
education
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EMA MissionThe mission of the Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association 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 as a European programme of excellence in international education.
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Interaction amongst EMA members• Annual General Assembly
– Traditionally in Brussels or European universities
• Conferences and events– Link members
• Interaction through virtual platforms– Community Pages at: www.em-a.eu
• Regional and national alumni chapters– Country Representatives
• Sharing activities and experiences– Emanate (EMA magazine)– Word of mouth– Enthusiastic about Erasmus Mundus– Newsletter
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EMA Promotion• As students, more access to students
– Sharing activities and experiences– Enthusiastic about Erasmus Mundus
• Provide information to local “alumni” regarding European Higher Education Fairs and other events– Country Representatives– Regional Alumni Chapters– Word of mouth
• Interaction with other international student organisations (IFISO)
• Disseminate information via international student organisations– Theme-based email list servs– Conferences and events– Via local alumni
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Wide diversity amongst EMA members
• From Sustainable Forestry to Seismology and Humanitarian Aid to Health Sciences
• EM Master Courses cover a large variety of areas: – Economics and Management– Engineering and Technology– Law and Policy– Materials Science– Health Sciences– Communication– Education– Humanities– Environmental Sciences – Agriculture and related sciences
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EMA – Global, regioinal and enthusiastic
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Could you be a member of EMA?
• For more information, regarding Erasmus Mundus or EMA, check our website:– www.em-a.eu
• Thank you!
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