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Erasmus Mundus
Masters Courses: Erasmus

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Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses
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ASC – Master of Science : Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry

AGRIS MUNDUS – Sustainable Development in Agriculture Masters Course
ALGANT – Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
AMASE – Joint European Masters Programme in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
ATOSIM – Atomic Scale Modelling of Physical, Chemical and Bio-molecular Systems
CIMET – Color in Informatics and MEdia Technology
CLE – Master Course in European Literary Cultures
CoDe – Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development
Comem Erasmus Mundus MSc - Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management
CoMundus – European Master of Arts in Media, Communication and Cultural Studies
Crossways in European Humanities
DILL – International Master in Digital Library Learning
EMAE – European Master in Applied Ecology
EMARO – European Master in Advanced Robotics
EMBC – Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
EMCL – European Master’s Clinical Linguistics
EMDIREB – European Master in Diagnosis and Repair of Buildings
EMIN – Economics and Management of Network Industries
EMM-Nano – Erasmus Mundus Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
EMMAPA – Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity
EMMEP – Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme
EMMME – Erasmus Mundus Master of Mechnical Engineering
EMMS – Joint European Masters Programme in Materials Science
EMQAL – European Joint Master in Quality in Analytical Laboratories
EMSRHS – European Master in Sustainable Regional Health Systems
EMTTLF – European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law Finance
Erasmus Mundus Masters – Journalism and Media within Globalization : The European Perspective
EU4M – European Union Master’s Course in Mechatronic and Micro-mechatronic Systems
EUMAINE – European Master of Science in Nematology
EuMAS – European Masters Course in Aeronautics and Space Technology
EuMI – European Master in Informatics
EURHEO – European Masters in Engineering Rheology
EURMed – Urban Studies in Mediterranean Regions
EURO-AQUAE – Euro Hydro-Informatics and Water Management
EUROCULTURE
EUROMIME – European Master in Media Engineering for Education
European Joint Master in Water and Coastal Management
European Legal Practice – LL.M. Eur
European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EM-ABG)
European Master in Global Studies
European Master in Law and Economics
European Masters Course in Software Engineering
European Masters Programme in Computational Logic
EuroPhilosophy – German and French Philosophy in the European Context
Europubhealth – European Public Health Master
FAME – Functionalized Advanced Materials and Engineering
FUSION-EP – European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics
GEM – Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management
GEMMA – Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies
GIM – MSc in Global Innovation Management
HEEM – European Masters Degree in Higher Education
IM in NLP & HLT – International Masters in Natural Language Processing and Human Language Technology
IMESS – International Masters in Economy, State and Society
IMHS – International Master in Horticultural Sciences
IMIM – International Master in Industrial Management
IMMIT – International Master in Management of Information Technology
IMMSSET – International Master in Materials and Sensors Systems for Environmental Technologies
IMRD – International Master of Science in Rural Development
International Master’s in Quaternary and Prehistory
International Master “Vintage” – Vine, Wine and Terroir Management
JEMES – Joint European Master Programme in Environmental Studies
LCT – European Masters Program in Language and Communication Technologies
M.A. Degree in Economics of International Trade and European Integration
MA Human Rights Practice (Erasmus Mundus)
MA LLL – European Master’s in Lifelong Learning : Policy and Management
MA SEN, Master’s in Special Education Needs
MACLANDS – MAster of Cultural LANDScapes
MAIPR – Master of Arts in International Performance Research
MaMaSELF - Master of Materials Science exploiting European Large Scale Facilities
Master of Applied Ethics
Master of Bioethics
Master of Industrial Mathematics
Master of Science in Computational Mechanics
Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies
Master of Science in Photonics
MATHMODS – Mathematical Modelling in Engineering; Theory, Numerics, Applications
MCEMESV – Master Conjoint Erasmus Mundus en Etude du Spectacle Vivant
ME3 – European joint Masters in Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy
MEEES – Master’s in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology
MERIT – European Master of Research on Information and Communication Technologies
M.E.S.C. – Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
MESPOM – Masters of Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
MONABIPHOT – Molecular nano- and bio-photonics for telecommunications and biotechnologies
MSc EF – Master of Science in European Forestry
MSc in Network and e-Business Centred Computing
MSPME – Masters in Strategic Project Management
MUNDUS MAPP – ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER’S IN PUBLIC POLICY
MUNDUS URBANO – Interdisciplinary Erasmus Mundus Master Course International Cooperation
and Urban Development
Mundusfor – Master Course for professionals in training
NOHA MUNDUS – European Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Aid
NordSecMob – Masters programme in Security and Mobile Computing
OPSCITECH – Optics in Science and Technology
PHOENIX EM – Dynamics of Health and Welfare
QEM – Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics
SAMHC – Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions
SEFOTECH.nut – European MSc in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
SpaceMaster – Joint European Master in Space Science and Technology
SUFONAMA – Sustainable Forest and Nature Management
SUTROFOR – Sustainable Tropical Forestry Erasmus Mundus Masters Course
TPTI – Industrial Techniques, Patrimony and Territory: History, Valorisation, Didactic
tropEd – European Master of Science Programme in International Health
VIBOT – European Master in Vision and Robotics
WOP-P – Master on Work, Organisational and Personnel Psychology
by group of disciplines
Engineering and natural sciences

ASC – Master of Science: Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry
CIMET – Color in Informatics and MEdia Technology
Comem Erasmus Mundus MSc – Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management
EU4M – European Union Master’s Course in Mechatronic and Micro-mechatronic Systems
MaMaSELF – Master of Materials Science exploiting European Large Scale Facilities
MATHMODS – Mathematical Modelling in Engineering: Theory, Numerics, Applications
M.E.S.C. – Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Social sciences/humanities
EUROCULTURE
MACLANDS – Master of Cultural Landscapes
MA LLL – European Master’s in Lifelong Learning : Policy and Management
MA SEN – Master’s in Special Education Needs
MCEMESV – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Performing Arts
MUNDUS URBANO – Interdisciplinary Erasmus Mundus Master Course International Cooperation and Urban Development
Life sciences
International Master “Vintage” : Vine, Wine and Terroir Management
Other / multi-category
Master of Bioethics
by discipline (Courses belonging to various subject areas appear more than once in the list)
Agricultural and forestry sciences

Architecture, urban and regional planning

EURMed– Urban Studies in Mediterranean Regions
MACLANDS – Master of Cultural Landscapes
MUNDUS URBANO – Interdisciplinary Erasmus Mundus Master Course International Cooperation and Urban Development
SAMHC – Advanced Masters in Structural Analysys of Monuments and Historical Constructions
Art and design

MCEMESV – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Performing Arts
Business studies, management sciences

Communication and information sciences

Education, teacher training

MA LLL – European Master's in Lifelong Learning : Policy and Management
MA SEN – Master’s in Special Education Needs
Engineering, technology
EMMEP – Erasmus Mundus Minterals and Environmental Programme
EU4M – European Union Master’s in Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems
International Master “Vintage”: Vine, Wine and Terroir Management
MSCM – Master of Science in Computational Mechanics
MESC – Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Geography, earth and environmental studies

Health sciences
Master of Bioethics
Humanities
EUROCULTURE
Master of Bioethics
Languages and philological sciences

Law
Mathematics, informatics
CIMET – Color in Informatics and Media Technology
EMPCL – European Masters Programme in Computational Logic
Natural sciences
ASC – Master of Science: Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry
Master of Bioethics
MESC – Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Social sciences (including Economics)

EUROCULTURE
Master of Bioethics
MUNDUS MAPP – Erasmus Mundus Masters in Public Policy
Other:
Adapted physical activity
Cultural sciences
EUROCULTURE
e-Business, e-Commerce
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Mathematics, informatics
ALGANT
Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
Duration 2 years
Course description
ALGANT is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Candidates must possess an academic degree in
Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory. The teaching staff are mathematics, from an undergraduate programme lasting at
very active in research and its students profit from the many least three years (Bachelor). A thorough proficiency in English
connections which the consortia has established with is required. In fact, students of the ALGANT Master’s Course
research centres throughout the world. may choose to study their entire curriculum in English.
A study programme will be tailored for each student
Traditionally, number theory used algebra and analysis to individually, but every student will attend at least two
solve problems such as finding the number of integrals of universities involved in the consortium.
solutions to equations. More recently, geometric methods
have been playing an increasingly important role. Number Students who successfully complete the requirements of the
theory has also found important applications in areas such as ALGANT programme will be well- equipped to pursue a career
cryptography, theoretical computer science, and numerical in research or in the business world. They will be awarded
mathematics. The ALGANT course aims at introducing a double master’s degree composed of two nationally-
students to the latest developments in these fascinating recognised degrees issued by the two hosting institutions,
subjects. completed by a diploma supplement.
The consortium involves the universities of Bordeaux (France),

Paris-Sud (France), Leiden (the Netherlands) and Padova
(Italy), which all offer very good study conditions. Classes do
not exceed twenty students and professors have regular office
hours when they can be contacted by students.
Partners Contact
University of Bordeaux I, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Boas Erez
University of Paris Sud 11, France Université de Bordeaux I
Leiden University, the Netherlands UFR Mathématiques et Informatique
University of Padova, Italy 351, cours de la Libération
FR-33405 Talence Cedex, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.math.u-bordeaux1.fr/ALGANT/
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Engineering, technology
Natural sciences
AMASE
Joint European Masters Programme
in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
Duration 2 years
Course description
This is a full-time Master’s programme offered by the established partnerships with third-country universities in
University of the Saarland, Saarbrücken (Germany), the Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, India,
National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine, Nancy (France), the Mexico, Morocco, the Philippines, Russia, South Korea, U.S.A.
Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona (Spain) and Lulea and Venezuela. These universities collaborate in
University of Technology (Sweden). The Course provides high- disseminating information about the Master’s course, in
level, multinational and research-oriented education in selecting students and in offering mobility opportunities for
materials science and engineering, along with a well- students.
integrated language and cultural experience.
This course is given in two languages, with the options of
The programme lasts for two years, including six months English (in Sweden), German, French and Spanish (depending
working on a Master’s thesis. The various specialities of the on the selected universities). Language courses are integrated
partner institutions result in a wide range of study options. into the programme. A maximum of eighty students from
Students attend courses at two universities: the first and around the world join the course each year, distributed
second semesters take place at the entrance university, and equally between the partner institutions. The programme has
the third semester is spent at the second university. During an excellent scholar/student ratio (Saarbrücken twelve
the fourth semester, students write their Master’s thesis at Professors, Nancy thirty-two Professors, Barcelona sixteen
one of these two universities. The programme covers the Professors, Lulea fourteen Professors). There is also an
broad spectrum of materials science and engineering, with alumni association for the Master Programme, which is being
modules in the structure of materials, the characterisation run through the “materialsclub”, a new communication and
and modelling of materials, the properties of materials, and networking platform created and supported by the German
the technologies of materials. There are also extensive Materials Society.
possibilities for specialisation, and the option of arranging
internships in industry during holiday periods. Students obtain a double Master’s degree awarded by the two
universities they have attended. A Diploma Supplement is
The programme is managed by a Steering Committee also provided. Admission requirement includes a Bachelor of
consisting of two professors from each institution who Science or similar degree with thorough training in
organise and harmonise the activities. The consortium has mathematics, physics, chemistry, physical chemistry and a
thirteen years of collaboration experience within the very basic knowledge of the structure and behaviour of materials.
successful EEIGM Programme (European School of Materials Sufficient knowledge of the language of the university where
Science and Engineering), which has trained over the students spend the first year is also required.
500 engineers. The programme works in partnership with the
Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS).
To promote exchange with third countries, the consortium has
Partners Contact
Saarland University, Germany (Co-ordinating Institution) Frank Mücklich
National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine, France Saarland University – Department Materials Science
Technical University of Catalonia, Spain University Campus, Building C6.3, Floor 7
Lulea University of Technology, Sweden DE-66123 Saarbrücken, GERMANY
JUNE 2008
http://www.amase-master.net/
Natural sciences
ATOSIM
Atomic Scale Modelling of Physical,
Chemical and Bio-molecular Systems
Duration 1 year
Course description
This one-year degree provides a high-level qualification in the The Course includes selected modules in physics, chemistry
rapidly expanding field of computer modelling in physical, and sciences. It also includes a specialised programme in
chemical and bio-molecular sciences. This highly integrated atomic and molecular modelling offered at ENS-Lyon in the
Course covers a full range of techniques: from quantum CECAM Institute. In addition, there are a set of six tutorials
mechanical atomistic descriptions to coarse-grained taught by experts from a number of different European
mesoscopic models. Particular fields of application include universities. Modules will be taught in English in Lyon and
condensed matter and statistical physics, chemistry, physical Amsterdam. In Rome, the modules will be given in Italian,
chemistry, materials science and theoretical bio-molecular however tutoring and examinations can be taken in English,
science. and students will have access to language courses. Twenty to
thirty students will be involved in the programme, with a
The study programme is divided into three parts and operated professor/student ratio of almost one.
jointly by the Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon (ENS)
(France), the University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Students will obtain a double degree from the two institutions
the University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy). During the first in which they are enrolled for their first trimester and for their
semester, the students are enrolled in a specialised research project. Admission into the master degree will be
curriculum in two of the three partner institutions. Next, they decided on the basis of academic excellence by a selection
participate in a compulsory “winter school” for a fortnight, committee composed of representatives from each partner
organised by the University of Amsterdam. Finally, they will institution. Applicants should have at least four years of prior
carry out a research project between two partner institutions. studies majoring in physics, chemistry, engineering, applied
The research project and the first semester courses involve mathematics or bio-informatics. Proof of English proficiency
mobility between two different institutions. Research projects will also be required.
are supervised jointly by tutors from two partner institutions.
In addition, the programme involves a substantial proportion
of “hands-on” practical courses in small groups.
Partners Contact
Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Ralf Everaers
Amsterdam University, the Netherlands Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon
University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy 46, allée d’Italie
FR-69007 Lyon, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.erasmusmundus-atosim.cecam.org/
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Informatics, computer science
CIMET
Color in Informatics and MEdia Technology
Duration 2 years
Course description students before beginning the second specialization. It will be

The Universities of Saint-Etienne (France, coordinator), done either in Granada or Saint Etienne. The second
Granada (Spain), Joensuu (Finland), and Gjøvik (Norway) are specialisation, in the third semester, will be done either in
offering a two-years Master Programme entitled Color in Joensuu or Gjøvik. Therefore, during the first three semesters,
Informatics and MEdia Technology (CIMET). students will spend their Master Courses in either two
universities or three universities. This arrangement leaves
The study programme of this Master course is broadly open the possibility to visit during the Master thesis period
interdisciplinary, encompassing photonics, computer vision another university of the consortium which will not deliver a
and imaging science, computer science and multimedia degree. During one of the first three semesters, students will
technology as a mix of relevant theoretical and practical have to follow courses on the culture and language of the
knowledge. The objective is to educate students in advanced visited country.
methodologies and models in computational color science
with two goals of research orientation and further studies at Courses will be taught in English and are structured according
the doctoral level on one hand, and practical applications on to the ECTS with 120 credits run over four semesters of full-
the other hand. CIMET offers three areas of specialization: time study. Students will be awarded a double (or multiple)
Color Imaging Science, Spectral Color Science and Multimedia degree, at postgraduate-level (Msc of Science, 300 ECTS),
Technology Science. These areas are being emergent, rapidly from the two (or three) degree-granting Universities visited.
evolving, and of growing impact on the Information Society The CIMET programme is intended for top level non-EU and EU
Technologies which require specialized competencies. students with a fluent knowledge in spoken and written
English (TOEFL 550). Thirty students will be integrated each
The first semester will be devoted to foundation courses year in this program, with a professor/student ratio close to
necessary to students before beginning the two one. Admission will be based on academic excellence.
specializations they will follow. Foundation courses will be Applicants should have a BSc degree (i.e. 180 ECTS) in the
proposed in any university of the consortium. The first European LMD system, or equivalent, in computer science,
specialisation, in the second semester, will be devoted to physics or mathematics.
compulsory courses in color imaging science necessary to
Partners Contact
University Jean Monnet of Saint Etienne, France Thomas Guillobez
(Co-ordinating Institution) International Office
University of Joensuu, Finland University Jean Monnet of Saint Etienne
Gjøvik University College, Norway 21 rue Denis Papin
University of Granada, Spain FR-42023 Saint-Etienne Cedex 2
JUNE 2008
http://www.master-erasmusmundus-color.eu/
Comem Erasmus Mundus MSc

Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management
Duration in months: 2 years
Course description
CoMEM is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Candidates must possess an academic degree in Civil
Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management, designed Engineering or an equivalent discipline, from an
to train students within a broad curriculum that will allow undergraduate programme lasting at least three years
them to contribute to solving challenges in the field of coastal (Bachelor). A thorough proficiency in English is required.
and marine engineering and management. The language of
the course is exclusively English. Students will study at three The consortium offers a strong coastal and marine focus with
universities in three different European countries. either environmental/engineering, environmental/
management or business/management emphasis. The first year
The consortium involves three polytechnic universities (two semesters of each 30 ECTS courses and project work) is
(Delft, Trondheim and Barcelona) and the UK universities of general to all students, providing academic and social
Southampton and London City. All partners have special coherence through a choice of compulsory and optional
facilities to support foreign students. The consortium has a courses. Three main routes are offered in the first half of the
well-established research and educational background second year (one semester of 30 ECTS courses and project
including numerical simulations, physical model testing and work), and a finalizing semester at one of the three universities
field techniques. This expertise, together with long standing visited (MSc thesis work), resulting in nine different itineraries.
links with private firms, public administrations and other As a result students will spend a maximum of one year at one
research/education institutes will also be offered to the university. Successful students will receive a multiple degree
students. from each of the universities visited.
Partners Contact
Technical University of Delft, the Netherlands Marcel Stive
(Co-ordinating institution) Technische Universiteit Delft
Technical University of Catalonia, Spain Department of Hydraulic Engineering
Norvegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Stevingweg 1
City University London, United Kingdom NL-2628 CN - Delft, THE NETHERLANDS
University of Southampton, United Kingdom
JUNE 2008
http://www.comem.tudelft.nl
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Informatics, computer science
EMARO
European Master in Advanced Robotics
Duration 2 years
Course description
EMARO is an integrated Masters course conducted by: Ecole specialised courses are proposed. The programme of this
Centrale de Nantes (France), Warsaw University of Technology semester is based on the specific research strengths of the
(Poland), and the University of Genova (Italy). partners institutions (thus varying from partner to partner). It
contains courses on research planning, advanced control and
Objectives: modeling, humanoid robots, biologically inspired robots,
The Masters is designed to promote a high-quality motion synthesis, service robotics.
educational offer in the area of advanced and intelligent
robotics. After graduation the students will have mastered the Degrees awarded:
different areas of robotics (Mathematical modeling, Control Students that graduate from EMARO masters course will
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical design) in obtain two masters degrees from the institutions where they
order to be able to deal with Robotics systems as a whole studied. The degrees are officially recognised and give full
rather than just to concentrate on one particular area. The access to PhD study programmes.
career prospects for EMARO graduates are very good as the
proposed courses are relevant to today’s high technology The Consortium will deliver Diploma supplement describing
society. Students may take the master as a professional the nature, level, context, and content of the studies that were
terminal degree, or to join PhD programmes afterwards. successfully completed by the student.
Admission Requirements:
Duration and mobility: The masters course applies to European and third country-
The programme of study lasts two academic years (120 ECTS) students who already hold a first university degree after at
split into four equally loaded semesters. The student has to least three years of university studies, with 180 ECTS, in a
spend the first two semesters in one institution and the field related to Robotics area such as: automatic control,
second two semesters in another institution. computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering, and applied mathematics. The applicants have
Summary of study programme: to be fluent in writing and reading in English .
The language of instruction is English, but local language and
culture courses of the hosting countries are included in the The admission is decided on the basis of excellence of the
programme of study. The programme of the first two academic records of the student, the quality of her/his former
semesters is the same in the consortium institutions, it studies, motivations, reference letters and general skills for
provides the students with a solid interdisciplinary foreign languages. The EMARO Consortium recruits about 45
background across the main areas of robotics (Cognition, students each year, about 15 in each institution. The
Action, Perception). During the third semester, more Professor/student ratio is about 1/2.
Partners Contact
Central School of Nantes, France (Co-ordinating Wisama Khalil
institution) Ecole Centrale de Nantes
Warsaw University of Technology, Poland Rue de La Noë 1
University of Genova, Italy BP 92101
FR-44321 Nantes Cedex 3, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://emaro.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr
EMMEP
Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme
Duration 2 years
Course description
The Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme List of participating institutions:
(EMMEP) is a MSc course to educate new talent, future – RWTH Aachen, Germany
managers and leaders in the European and worldwide – Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
minerals industry. It is taught at multiple locations and leads – University of Exeter, Camborne School of Mines,
to a double M.Sc. degree in the field of Minerals and United Kingdom
Environmental Engineering. The program accepts 45 EU and – Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
20 non EU students per year. – University of Miskolc, Hungary
– Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland
The Masters’ course is a two-year 120 ECTS programme in the
English language. The consortium offers a unique curriculum The objectives of the programme are to provide:
with mineral resource and environmental courses in a • An excellent international programme leading
combination which is not found in a single European country to a renowned double degree in Minerals
or institution. and environmental Engineering;
Entry requires a Bachelors degree in Resource engineering, or • Educate future leaders for the international and European
an equivalent discipline. The degree includes a Diploma extractive industry;
Supplement describing the itinerary and expertise achieved. • Strengthen the leading position in higher education
The study plan comprises four semesters. Two semesters by combining the areas of excellence of six top European
are reserved for an 8 months joint curriculum at 3 or universities;
4 universities. The remaining two semesters are spent • Familiarity with key issues concerning sustainable,
at the two universities awarding the double degree. environmentally friendly acceptable solutions to challenge
in the economical supply of primary and secondary
The three main specializations offered by the programme resources;
focus on: • Research skills for further study (e.g., doctorates,
1. Extraction of resources specialised topics required by industry and continuous
2. Processing and recycling of resources professional development;
3. Environmental and geotechnical issues • A European perspective on Resource Engineering
Because of the small class sizes the programme has a very and Management, by studying in various European
favourable professor / student ratio. The partners of the countries;
consortium have a well-established research and educational • A global perspective on resource supply issues
background and long-standing links with Industry and other and problems;
research / educational institutes. • Excellent international employment opportunities;
• To develop and expand an international excellence
in raw materials supply.
Partners Contact
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Hans De Ruiter
(Co-ordinating Institution) Delft University of Technology
Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Stevinweg 1
University of Miskolc, Hungary NL-2628 CN Delft, THE NETHERLANDS
Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland
Rwth Aachen University, Germany
JUNE 2008
University of Exeter, United Kingdom
www.emmep.org
Natural sciences
EMM-Nano
Erasmus Mundus Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Duration 2 years
Course description
This two year Master’s Course, organised by the Catholic The language of instruction is English. The student population
University of Leuven (Belgium), Chalmers University of is around fifty students. Since the Master’s course has a
Technology (Sweden), Delft University of Technology (the strong link with many research groups, the professor/student
Netherlands), Leiden University (the Netherlands), and ratio is very high (more than one professor to every five
Dresden University of Technology (Germany), offers high level students).
specialised training in the field of nanoscale research.
The programme is organised around four major themes: The Course leads to a double degree from the two universities
nanotechnology, nanoscience, biophysics, and at which the student has studied. With this degree, students
nanobiotechnology. The Course aims to instil in its students will be prepared for high-level science and engineering
the power to communicate and think across the boundaries positions within the booming economy of nanosciences.
of traditional scientific disciplines. Students receive a basic Applications requirements include the completion of a
training in a range of disciplines, and choose to specialise Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
within one of these disciplines, conducting international Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science with a
research in a prestigious research and development demonstrated knowledge of Physics. English language
environment. proficiency is also a requirement.
Students will study the first full year at one university and the
second full year at another university in the consortium.
The highly-integrated programme consists of introductory
courses to bring students up to the same level of competency,
non-technical courses in ethics, scientific writing skills, and
intellectual property, and core courses to provide a basic
education in the four major themes. Students will focus
on both a major and a minor area of study and prepare a
Master’s Thesis.
Partners Contact
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Paul Heremans
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden K.U.Leuven/ESAT-INSYS
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands p/a IMEC
Leiden University, the Netherlands Kapeldreef 75
Dresden University of Technology, Germany BE-3001 Leuven, BELGIUM
JUNE 2008
http://www.emm-nano.org/
EMMME
Erasmus Mundus Master of Mechanical Engineering
Duration 2 years
Course description
This Master’s Course is comprised of three joint degrees Depending on their mobility arrangements, the students
of mechanical engineering issued by Technical University of of this Master’s Course will graduate with a Master’s of
Catalonia, Barcelona (Spain), Trinity College of Dublin Mechanical Engineering, consisting of a “diplôme
(Ireland) and the National Institute of Applied Sciences d’ingénieur” accredited by the French and / or the Spanish
of Lyon (France). authorities, and, if time has been spent in Dublin, with a
Master of Sciences from Trinity College.
The study programme, which lasts two academic years, is
focused on the design and manufacturing of complex Applicants must have a first academic degree, equivalent
mechanical systems with computer aided tools. The first year to bachelor level. For third country students, a board of
is devoted to developing basic skills in Solid Mechanics, examiners from the three institutions will evaluate the
Fluid Mechanics, System Control, Mechatronics, Vibrations, academic records of applicants who have graduated with
Heat Transfer, Mechanical Design and Manufacturing. The Bachelor’s, Master’s or other degrees, along with the syllabus
second year deals with Computer Aided Tools, CAD, CAM, of the university they attended.
and simulation software in Structural Mechanics.
Management is also introduced. The last semester consists of
compulsory modules in Manufacturing, Noise of Mechanical
Systems, Numerical Modelling of Mechanical Systems,
and Automation Engineering.
The students have a choice of four different mobility

arrangements between the three institutions offering the
Master’s Course, spending a year in two different countries.
The languages of instruction will be English, Spanish and
French for a group of about 19 third country students
and 20 European students. The mean professor/student ratio
will be close to 1.
Partners Contact
National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Jean-Claude Boyer
School of Engineering of Barcelona – Technical University of Catalonia, Spain National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (INSA)
Department of Mechanical Engineering Design
Bât. St. Exupéry
27, avenue Jean Capelle
JUNE 2008
FR-69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, FRANCE
http://www.emmme.com
Natural sciences
EMMS
Joint European Masters Programme in Materials Science
Duration 2 years
Course description
The EMMS is a 2-year Master’s programme offered by the The Course has a strong research focus. The fourth semester
University of Aveiro (Portugal), the Technical University of is reserved for thesis work (supervised jointly) and the Course
Hamburg-Harburg (Germany) and Aalborg University provides a good preparation for further Ph.D. studies. EMMS
(Denmark) –- all members of the ECIU – the European students also have opportunities to participate in industrial
Consortium of Innovative Universities. This full-time internships, project work and international conferences
programme offers its students a first-rate education at two or during the Course.
three top European universities, closely linking research,
theoretical and practical work. The Course also offers a comprehensive student service
package, including counselling, welfare services, a cultural
The Master’s Course is an interdisciplinary, research-led programme and social activities, buddy-programme and
programme dealing with relationships between material assistance with housing. Free use of public transport
composition, synthesis, structure, microstructure, physical (in Hamburg), and a number of student scholarships
and chemical properties, and performance of materials in (in Aveiro) may also be provided. Language courses and
advanced technological applications. It provides students humanities courses (such as “European Culture and
with specialised training in the science and engineering of Civilisation” and “European Integration”) are also available
ceramics, metals, polymers and composites, with specialised to Erasmus Mundus students.
emphasis on a variety of subjects such as material for
electronics, biomaterials, nanotechnologies, etc. The Course The Course awards a joint masters diploma recognised in
is entirely taught in English and benefits from the Portugal, Germany and Denmark. Its strong contacts with
wide-ranging expertise available in the three partner industry and its broad network of partner universities means
universities. that its successful graduates are highly employable.
Applicants require a good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
Students may spend one, two or three semesters at two or Materials Science/Engineering and related areas, e.g. Physics
three partner institutions, experiencing life and work in or Chemistry, as well as excellent English language
different European societies. Individual study plans and proficiency.
learning agreements are agreed upon for each student.
The Course allows for early specialisation, including the offer
of a large number of elective courses involving academic staff
of the partner institutions and invited academic staff from
other institutions from ECIU and outside the Consortium.
With an enrolment rate of only 30 students per year, the
Course provides an excellent professor / student ratio.
Partners Contact
University of Aveiro, Portugal (Co-ordinating Institution) Vitor Amaral
Hamburg University of Technology, Germany Universidade de Aveiro
Aalborg University, Denmark Department of Physics
PT-3810-193 Aveiro, PORTUGAL
JUNE 2008
http://www.tuhh.de/eciu-gs/pro_joint_mat.html
EU4M
European Union Master’s Course in Mechatronic
and Micro-mechatronic Systems
Duration 2 years
Course description
Mechatronic and also Micro-Mechatronic Systems cover the second year has to be studied at one of the two other
development and also the maintenance of systems which institutions; each of the 3 institutions offers his
consist of a very high level of complexity (cars, airplanes, specialisations in the field and applications of mechatronic
space laboratories, micro-laboratories, mobile communication and micro-mechatronic systems. Theoretical lessons are given
systems, self adaptive systems and robotics). in combination with practical trainees in co-operation with
industry and research centers. There will be an approximate
Important elements of our higher education with 120 credit supervision ratio of students by professors of 1.
points according to ECTS:
Scientific work related to current research plans including Mobility arrangements between
enabling design, modelling and simulation Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo (E) www.uniovi.es,
Professional Qualification: Hochschule Karlsruhe (D) www.hs-karlsruhe.de,
interdisciplinary co-operation in groups with the aim of ENSMM – Besancon (F) www.ens2m.fr depending on the
solving complex mechatronic tasks language skills and the aims of their specialisation.
Management Qualification: Thirty credit points are awarded for the Master’s Thesis and
ability to adapt quickly to various tasks and problems from the final examination.
various fields of engineering European and third-country students apply directly to the
Adaptability and Flexibility: Co-ordinator of the EU4M-Consortium at the HSKA –
ability to communicate easily with people from different Karlsruhe; e-mail: eu4m-consortium@hs-karlsruhe.de.
countries in different languages We will grant an admission for each round of
Qualification in Intercultural Communication: 18 third-country students and 12 European students.
because of intensive co-operations with industry of each All applications are examined by the admission and
member of EU4M-Consortium graduation committee. A very good first degree, which is at
Guarantee tf the High Quality Of Education least equivalent to a three-year bachelor qualification in the
Languages used in lectures are the local languages French areas of mechanical and electrical engineering, industrial
and/or German and/or Spanish. Language learning and engineering or science, is a prerequisite for this program.
integration into the society is supported by our It is mandatory that students certificate two language skills
TandemPlusSystem, where each third country student will (French and/or German and/or Spanish) through an
work together with one local/european student and his appropriately recognized certificate i. e. the TOEFL/TOEIC
mentor, a local professor. During the first year at each certificate of at least 450 points or the level B1 Threshold
institution of EU4M-Consortium identic lessons are given to of the Common European Framework.
bring the students up to the same level of knowledge. The
Partners Contact
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany Fritz J. Neff
(Co-ordinating Institution) Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
National Engineering Institute in Mechanics Moltkestraße 30
and Micro-Technologies, France DE-76133 Karlsruhe, GERMANY
University of Oviedo, Spain
JUNE 2008
www.eu4m.eu
EuMAS
European Masters Course in Aeronautics
and Space Technology
Duration 2 years
Course description
The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Course in Aeronautics and Instruction is in English. The students also have access to
Space Technology is a two-year programme jointly offered by language courses as well as lectures and seminars delivered
the University of Pisa (Italy), the Technical University of in the local language of the universities. The student class
Munich (Germany), the Technical University of Madrid (Spain), ranges between twenty-five to forty, with a professor/student
the National Higher Education Institute for Aerospace of ratio of just below 1 professor to 1 student. The degree
Toulouse (ENSAE-Supaero) (France), and Cranfield University awarded is a double degree, fully recognised in Europe and in
(UK). It has two study tracks, aimed at providing world-class most countries worldwide.
instruction in either Aeronautical Engineering or Space
Technology. The areas of study include structures and The professional qualification that the students acquire on
mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermal fluid sciences and this Course opens the way to careers in the aerospace
aerodynamics, air breathing and rocket propulsion, flight industry, in government and international organisations
dynamics, orbital mechanics and control, aircraft and involved in aerospace, and in research laboratories. Students
spacecraft systems, and mission design. who have completed at least three years of undergraduate
education in an engineering discipline or in an applied
Each Course cycle is hosted in turn by two of the partner science are eligible to apply.
universities. The students spend the first year at one location,
then move to another location for the second year. The final
Master’s project is normally carried out at a third location in a
university, research centre or industry placement. The course
schedule of each academic year is agreed upon by the
Master’s Course Scientific Board in accordance with the
objectives of the Course and the internal organisation of the
hosting institutions.
Partners Contact
University of Pisa, Italy (Co-ordinating Institution) Salvo Marcuccio
Technical University of Munich, Germany Università di Pisa
Technical University of Madrid, Spain Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale
Higher Education Institute for Aeronautics and Space (ISAE), France Via Girolamo Caruso
Cranfield University, United Kingdom IT-56122 Pisa, ITALY
JUNE 2008
http://www.aerospacemasters.org/
EuMI
European Master in Informatics
Duration 2 years
Course description
The University of Trento (Italy), the RWTH Aachen University On the successful completion of EuMi, students will be
(Germany), and the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) are awarded a Master of Informatics and will receive a degree
offering a two-year Joint Masters Programme, named from each of the Universities where they spent a part of their
European Master in Informatics (EuMI). The objective is study: a “Laurea Specialistica in Informatica” (“Specialist
to educate professionals who will understand advanced Degree in Computer Science”) by the University of Trento,
techniques, tools, and methodologies in the field of Computer a “Master of Science in Computer Science” by RWTH Aachen
Science, and who will be able to put this knowledge into University, a “Master of Science in Informatics” by the
practice in key domains of application. In particular, EuMI University of Edinburgh.
offers three areas of specialisation in Net-Centric Informatics,
Life-Science Informatics, and Embedded Systems Informatics. The EuMI programme is intended for a small number of
These are application domains that, being emergent, rapidly top-level international students. In order to guarantee a ratio
evolving, and of growing impact on the society, require between the teachers involved in the Joint Master and the
specialised competencies not covered by more traditional EuMI students of close to one, a maximum of 30 students
degree programmes. per year will be selected. Candidates should have a solid
background in basic Computer Science disciplines and a keen
For each area of specialisation, a joint curriculum is defined interest in the fields of Net-Centric Informatics, Embedded
which involves two Universities. The student undertaking the Systems Informatics, or Life-Sciences Informatics.
Erasmus Mundus Master’s curriculum will visit both Prerequisites are a first level degree in Computer Science
Universities, taking courses focussing on advanced topics in or closely-related disciplines and a fluent knowledge of
theoretical and practical Computer Science within a selected spoken and written English.
area of specialisation. Courses are taught in English.
Students will also have the opportunity to take courses on the
culture and language of the visited European countries. At the
end of the programme, a Master’s Thesis will be prepared on
a research topic jointly selected with the two host
Universities.
Partners Contact
University of Trento, Italy (Co-ordinating Institution) Maurizio Marchese
RWTH University Aachen, Germany University of Trento
University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Department of Information and Communication Technology
Via Sommarive 14
IT-38050 Povo – Trento, ITALY
JUNE 2008
http://www.eumi-school.org
EURHEO
European Masters in Engineering Rheology
Duration 2 years
Course description
The objective of EURHEO – European Masters in Engineering The second year will consist in an the Integrated Studies
Rheology is to offer an advanced education programme on Programme, taken at a different University from that where
Rheology and its applications to different Engineering areas. the student attended in the first year; initially there will be
EURHEO combines the expertise of seven leading European general courses on the main areas of application of Rheology,
Universities in the field of Rheology and the syllabus is these being designed to impart to students basic knowledge
designed to provide its graduates with the necessary on Materials Science and Engineering, Instrumentation and
competences to understand the relevance of Rheology in Experimental Rheology and Theoretical and Computational
Materials Science and Engineering and apply the knowledge Rheology. These will be followed by Advanced Topical courses
gained in solving real-world Engineering problems both that will be devoted to the in depth study of particular areas
autonomously and included in multidisciplinary research of Rheology that are of specific interest to each individual
teams. student. Finally, there will be a final R&TD project that will be
geared towards scientific or industrial research. Each student
The Masters Course will have a duration of 120 ECTS credits, will have an individually tailored study plan for the two years.
or 2 academic years, using English as the primary language of
instruction with French and Spanish as secondary languages. The Higher Education Institutions involved are the University
The size of the student population is 35 per annum and the of Minho (Portugal), Leuven Catholic University (Belgium),
professor to student ratio is approximately 1/2, as opposed to Louvain Catholic University (Belgium), University of Huelva
typical values of 1/10 in Engineering. (Spain), University of Calabria (Italy), the Grenoble Institute of
Technology – University Joseph Fourier (France) and the
In the first year the students will take the Primary Studies University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). The awarded degree will be
Programme in one of six partner Universities according to a Double Degree from the institutions involved in each
their background and area of election. This first year is student’s mobility. The admission criteria include a good
designed to give students a strong basic education in the quality undergraduate degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS
different areas of Materials Science and Engineering to which credits or equivalent qualifications in relevant areas such as
Rheology is directly relevant. Engineering, Exact Sciences and Natural Sciences
Partners Contact
University of Minho, Portugal (Co-ordinating Institution) Joao Maia
University of Calabria, Italy Department of Polymer Engineering
University of Huelva, Spain University of Minho
Joseph Fourier University/Grenoble Institute of Technology, Campus of Azurém
France PT-4800-058 Guimaraes, PORTUGAL
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
JUNE 2008
Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
www.uminho.pt/eurheo
EURO-AQUAE
Euro Hydro-Informatics and Water Management
Duration 2 years
Course description
The evolution of human activities, along with climate changes Lectures are mainly given in English, for forty participants
and an increasing global population, is creating situations mixing European and third-country students.
which are more and more complex to manage. The professor/student ratio varies from 5/1 to 2/1 according
The sustainable development of water resources and the to the modules and location. The first semester of the
management of the aquatic environment are major programme provides an introduction and important soft skills
contemporary challenges. The global objective of such (available at all locations), the second semester (in the UK)
management is to avoid or minimise the risk of crisis by involves the acquisition and use of Hydro-Informatics
developing an in-depth understanding of the issues concepts, methods and tools, and the third semester provides
surrounding water supply, irrigation, floods, waste water thematic specialisation in hydro-informatics systems, urban
treatment, and so on. This two-year Master’s Course develops waters management, inland management or decision support
students’ specialised knowledge of these issues. systems (all locations except UK). In the final semester,
students undertake a research project or professional practice
The main objective of this Master is to prepare and train internship (all locations).
future scientists and executive engineers in charge of
modelling and managing projects in hydro-technologies and The consortium issues a recognised joint degree in Masters of
environment. Hydro-Informatics is a European concept, which Sciences in Hydro-Informatics & Water Management, which
has emerged as the central element in improving modelling are recognised by all the participating countries. Its graduates
activities and management of capacities. are equipped to work in local, regional, national and
international bodies and public services, and to be employed
The specialised Master’s programme on this subject covers by private companies.
four semesters and involves study in at least three locations.
The partners in the consortium are the University of Nice Admission criteria include a minimum of a second class
Sophia Antipolis (France), Brandenburg Technical University degree from university (BSc) or its overseas equivalent,
Cottbus (Germany), Budapest University of Technology and adequate scientific and engineering knowledge, English
Economics (Hungary), Technical University of Catalonia language proficiency. Advanced-level Mathematics is
(Spain) and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne (UK). required. A basic knowledge of one of the other languages
In addition, the consortium has established special (German, French, Spanish, Hungarian) has to be acquired in
teacher/student mobility arrangements with several partner the course of the two years. Preferred first degree subjects are
institutions in other parts of the world: National University of Engineering (any branch), Environmental Sciences, Physics,
Singapore (Singapore), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Computer Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Lausanne (Switzerland), Indian Institute of Technology Madra Geology or a similar subject.
(India), National University of the Riverside (Argentina).
Partners Contact
University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Philippe Gourbesville
Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus, Germany University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Faculty of Geographic Sciences
Budapest University of Technology & Economics, Hungary UFR Espaces et Cultures
Technical University of Catalonia, Spain 98, boulevard Edouard Herriot
FR-06000 Nice, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.euroaquae.org
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Mathematics, Informatics
Course description
Software Engineering (SE) is one of the fields of the From a tactical point of view:
Computing (or Computer Science – CS) which deals with the – Providing students with broader educational
establishment and use of sound engineering principles opportunities than are offered by national masters
(methods) in order to obtain economically software that is programmes in the field.
reliable and works on real machines. – Allowing students to gather expertise on different
working strategies, providing them with two tutors from
The objective of our “European Masters Course in Software two different institutions of the consortium.
Engineering” (EMSE) is to train software engineers that meet – Defining a coordinated SE programme accepted by all
the requirements of international software practice today, partners of the consortium that will contribute to
offering them an inter-European study programme based on defining a “de facto” standard for graduate SE education
the coordination of the strengths of each of the partner in Europe, as well to shape SE as a discipline on its own.
institutions.
The EMSE will provide students with a thorough education
The EMSE consortium was set up by universities and comprising both theoretical and practical knowledge that will
professors excelling in the SE area, which places the EMSE in enable them to tackle and develop software solutions to
an unbeatable position for contributing to European many problems.
competitiveness and excellence in the SE field.
The EMSE surpasses existing SE postgraduate educational

offers in different ways. From a strategic point of view:
– Enabling students to train in SE with some of the most
outstanding European researchers.
– Enabling students to get a broad view of software
development in different European countries (note that
the EMSE consortium is composed of countries from
northern and southern Europe with a view to
encouraging the integration of and acquaintance with
their different cultures).
Partners Contact
Technical University of Madrid, Spain Natalia Juristo
(Co-ordinating Institution) Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany School of Computing
Free University of Bolzano – Bozen, Italy Campus de Montegancedo
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden ES-28660 Madrid, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.fi.upm.es/emse
Duration 2 years
Course description
Computational Logic is a wide interdisciplinary field with its The language of instruction is English. The taught elements
roots in mathematics, computer science, logic, and artificial of the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Course last for three
intelligence. Its breath of scope is anchored in the power and semesters, while the fourth semester is assigned to the
general application of logic-based reasoning across the Master’s thesis and its defence.
spectrum of scientific disciplines, and in the practical use of
computer-supported automated tools. Consequently, it has its Because of the modular nature of the Course, students can
applications in computer science, mathematics, the move for any semester from one partner university to another
engineering sciences, humanities and social sciences one. Each student will study at two of the partner universities
(including law), as well as in the natural sciences, and in for one year each and will receive a Master’s degree from both
interdisciplinary fields like cognitive science. universities. The awarded degrees are officially-recognised
degrees in the issuing countries.
The objective of the European Master’s Programme in
Computational Logic is to impart to its students a thorough Applicants must satisfy the following study requirements:
understanding of both the theoretical and practical Proof of an adequate knowledge of English; Bachelor’s degree
knowledge required for professional practice in in Computer Science or equivalent; proof of extensive
Computational Logic. The course will give students a profound knowledge in foundations of mathematical logic, foundations
insight into the various disciplines of Computational Logic of artificial intelligence and declarative programming.
and strengthen their ability to work according to scientific
methods. The programme has an intake of about
100 students per year who are taught by about 65 professors.
The integrated study programme distributes its students

among the Dresden University of Technology (Germany,
co-ordinator), the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy),
the Vienna University of Technology (Austria), the New
University of Lisbon (Portugal) and the Technical University of
Madrid (Spain). It is based on common and compulsory
foundation modules taught at all partner institutions, selected
advanced modules based on the specific research strengths
of the different partner institutions (thus varying from partner
to partner), a study project and a research Master’s thesis.
Partners Contact
Dresden University of Technology, Germany (Co-ordinating Institution) Steffen Hölldobler
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy Technische Universität Dresden
Vienna University of Technology, Austria TU Dresden / Fakultät Informatik
New University of Lisbon, Portugal Mommsenstraße 11
Technical University of Madrid, Spain DE-01062 Dresden, GERMANY
JUNE 2008
http://european.computational-logic.org
Natural sciences
FAME
Functionalised Advanced Materials and Engineering
Course description
The Erasmus Mundus FAME Masters course provides a two- – 3rd semester in any participant institution with the
year (120 ECTS) education programme in Advanced Materials following specialties :
Science within 7 universities of 4 European countries – INP Grenoble (F) Materials for Micro- and
(Germany, France, Belgium and Portugal) that host world- Nanotechnologies
renowned leading research laboratories in the field of – U Augsburg (D) Materials Interfaces: Surfaces,
Advanced Materials Science. Composites and Coatings
– U Darmstadt (D) Functional Ceramics: Processing,
Mandatory and optional courses are integrated and taught by Characterization and Properties
distinguished professors and researchers, who already – U Aveiro (P) Nanomaterials and Hybrids
interact closely through the European Research Network of – U Louvain (B) Engineering of Materials and
Excellence FAME, launched in October 2004. The Master Nanostructures
Course ensures an intensive and innovative training for – U Liège (B) Nanomaterials and Modelling
~15 non-EC students + 25 European students. This Master – U Bordeaux (F) Hybrid Materials and Ceramics :
allows applying for PhD programmes in Europe and/or Design, Synthesis and Properties
working as scientist or R&D engineer in industry. 4th semester: Master thesis in one of the laboratories of the
European Network of Excellence FAME or in related industry.
The curriculum consists of three semesters of classes taught
in English, plus one semester for the Master thesis in a After achievement of the curriculum, students graduate with a
European research laboratory. The first two semesters are double Master diploma in “Materials Science” awarded by the
devoted to general topics in the field of functional materials universities of the Consortium and recognised in each visited
science. The third semester is dedicated to a specialisation in country.
one of the partners’ universities which all offer a specific
programme related to their particular expertise. It is The admission criteria are highly competitive as this
mandatory to change country at least once during the course programme addresses students of top leading universities
programme, so that all students will study in at least two from all over the world. Candidates should own a BSc
different European countries. The mobility scheme is the (Bachelor in Sciences) or equivalent preferably in the fields of
following: Physics, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry or Materials Science.
– 1st semester in Germany or France: University of A sufficient proficiency in the English language is required.
Augsburg or INP Grenoble Besides usual evaluation of student’s records such as GPA’s
– 2nd semester in Germany or France: University of and TOEFL or IELTS, applicants have to explain their goals and
Augsburg or INP Grenoble interests in coming to Europe for education.
Partners Contact
Grenoble Institut of Technology, France Alexis Deschamps
(Co-ordinating Institution) Grenoble Institute of Technology
Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium School of Physics, Electronics and Materials –
University of Liege, Belgium SIMAP Laboratory
Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany 1130 rue de la Piscine
University of Augsburg, Germany B.P. 75
JUNE 2008
University of Bordeaux I, France FR-38 402 Saint Martin d’Heres Cedex, FRANCE
University of Aveiro, Portugal
http://www.master-fame.org/
Natural sciences
FUSION-EP
European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science
and Engineering Physics
Duration 2 years
Course description
The aim of this multinational Master’s programme is to various lab projects. The final semester is spent at a third
provide a high-level research-oriented education in university while students work on their Master’s theses.
fusion-related engineering physics. This Course is closely After the second semester, a summer event is organised in
connected to the research activities in the university partners, which the mobility and specialisation tracks are organised
and provides a well-integrated language and cultural and students propose their Master’s thesis topics.
experience. The seven university partners Ghent University
(Belgium), the Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), Courses will be taught in the local language of the university.
Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), Technical The joint or multiple degrees awarded by the consortium upon
University of Madrid (Spain), University Carlos III of Madrid completion are recognised in all the participating countries.
(Spain), University Nancy I Henri Poincare (France), and the Admission criteria include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering
University of Stuttgart (Germany) offer great depth and physics, applied physics, physics or an equivalent degree.
experience in the field of fusion science and engineering Sufficient undergraduate knowledge of classical and modern
physics. These universities provide a genuinely European physics is required, together with the necessary mathematical
opportunity for Master’s level studies in a field which is of and computer programming skills. Applicants are subject to a
crucial importance to addressing the ever more urgent and well-defined selection procedure which identifies high quality
vital problem of world energy supply. students.
In view of the expertise of the university partners, the

programme offers three different pathways for its students:
fusion-oriented Plasma Physics, Computational Methods in
Physics, and Instrumentation and Radiation. The programme
structure is combined with a mandatory stay at three
participating universities in three different countries.
Semesters one and two are spent at one university and the
third semester at a second institution. Throughout these
semesters, topics covered are plasma physics, computational
methods in physics, instrumentation and radiation, classical
electrodynamics, mechanics of continuous media, and
Partners Contact
Ghent University, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Guido Van Oost
Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Faculty of Engineering of Applied Physics
Complutense University of Madrid, Spain Ghent University
Technical University of Madrid, Spain J. Plateaustraat 22
University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain BE-9000 Ghent, BELGIUM
University of Nancy I Henri Poincaré, France
JUNE 2008
University of Stuttgart, Germany
http://www.em-master-fusion.org
GIM
MSc in Global Innovation Management
Duration 2 years
Course description
Successful management of the innovation process is essential Semester 3 at Hamburg looks at early and late phases of the
for any business wanting to stay ahead of the competition. innovation management process. It concentrates on market
The 2-year MSc in Global Innovation Management (GIM) will research for (radical) innovation, cross functional cooperation
equip students with the skills needed to transform research at the front end of the innovation process, managing
outputs into innovative products and services for worldwide innovation projects over geographical and
markets. It also provides a unique opportunity to test these functional/divisional boarders and preparing the market
skills internationally as part of the study programme. introduction of new products and services.
Semester 3 at Aalborg is an industrial internship providing the
GIM addresses new challenges in innovative global enterprise students with global innovation management work experience
and provides: consolidating the knowledge and skills obtained at
– A practical and global perspective of Innovation Strathclyde. Students will deliver a relevant and theoretically
Management supported project to the host Danish company.
– Skills applicable for larger multinational organisations In Semester 4 all students take a thesis project supervised
to smaller enterprises jointly between academics at the host institution and another
– Expanded perspectives of Innovation Management partner institution.
including Technology Management, R&D,
and Product/Service Development with focus on the The MSc award is made jointly by the University of Strathclyde
interface between disciplines involved in the process; and the second year institution.
– Increased research capability focused on activities at the
periphery of the innovation process. Graduates, supported by a network of valuable contacts, enter
All students take a common first year at the University of the international employment market working:
Strathclyde, then select to deepen study at Hamburg – with enterprises dealing with high end technological
University of Technology (Germany), or apply skills and products and services
knowledge in an industrial internship at Aalborg University – as consultants making technology assessment and
(Denmark). innovation /change management
– with governmental institutes dealing with innovation
The course is structured as follows: policy and strategy
Semesters 1 and 2 (Year One) provides a strong foundation in – with relevant research and higher education institutions.
the Innovation Management process, with essential practical
experience of working within global teams and with an The programme is delivered in English and intended for
industrial client on product/service development briefs. excellent graduates of first degrees in Engineering, Science
Strategic technology management, manufacturing business and Technology.
strategy and supply chain management are also a central
focus.
Partners Contact
University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom William John Ion
(Co-ordinating Institution) University of Strathclyde
Hamburg University of Technology, Germany 75, Montrose Street
Aalborg University, Denmark UK-G1 1XJ Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
JUNE 2008
www.globalinnovationmanagement.org
IM in NLP & HLT

International Masters in Natural Language Processing and
Human Language Technology
Duration 2 years
Course description
The objective of this Masters Course is the production of Four Universities are involved in the Masters consortium. The
bilingual or trilingual specialists in computational linguistics student chooses from these, spending one year (2 semesters)
and its application. This objective fulfils the requirement of in one of the universities, and one year with either two
organisations and enterprises who seek Natural Language semesters in one other university or a semester in each of two
Processing specialists who are also competent in several others.
languages. The disciplines involved are linguistics, computer
science, mathematics and either two or three languages. This 5th year university level degree “IM in NLP & HLT” is
Moreover, the opportunity exists for interested students awarded on the basis of obtaining 120 ECTS, of which
within the programme to do a non-assessed placement. The 60 ECTS are taught modules and 60 ECTS are the research
qualification obtained is the degree “International Masters in project dissertation. This dissertation is supervised by
Natural Language Processing and Human Language members of the teaching staff who are active in research and
Technology”. The duration of the course is 2 years. The who also supervise PhD dissertations - all partners of the
languages of instruction are those of the country of each consortium are associated with university research
partner university (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish). laboratories. Career prospects exist in research and
development. Being both course and research based, the
The study programme covers taught subjects and a research Masters also enables entry into PhD research. The degree to
project dissertation in the domain. The taught subjects are be delivered will be a “multiple degree” recognised by each of
organised so that each student obtains the same fundamental the participating universities; in other words, the student will
knowledge and can obtain more specialised material receive a degree from each of the universities in which he or
according to the student’s preference for doing either more she has studied (3 certificates maximum). All successful
linguistics or more computing and mathematics. The lectures students (European and third-country) will be able to receive
will be based on fundamentals but will also be in connection the same final degree. To be admitted, students must have
with the most recent research and developments in the successfully completed a 3rd year university degree
domain. programme or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the
Masters’ disciplines (linguistics / computer science /
mathematics / languages) and have a good level of
proficiency in 2 or 3 languages of the consortium countries.
Partners Contact
University of Franche-Comté, France Sylviane Cardey-Greenfield
(Co-ordinating Institution) Faculty of Languages and Humanities
University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom University of Franche-Comté
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain 30, rue Mégevand
University of Algarve, Portugal FR – 25030 Besancon Cedex, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://tesniere.univ-fcomte.fr/a_master.htm#International_Masters
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Chemical engineering
IMMSSET
International Master in Materials and Sensors Systems
for Environmental Technologies
Duration 2 years
Course description
IMMSSET is a multidisciplinary Erasmus Mundus Masters professor/student ratio is guaranted in each institution. A
Course in Materials and Sensors Systems for Environmental minimum of 15 study places will be reserved for third-country
Technologies, designed to prepare highly-qualified students.
researchers and professionals able to develop and implement
integrated solutions to environmental problems of industrial The Masters Course combines three important disciplines that
processes, with new materials and regulation systems. have been traditionally studied separately: industrial process
design, materials science and sensors systems, linked by
IMMSSET is a two-year programme (120 ECTS) jointly offered their common relationship with environmental aspects. Initial
by the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain), Kungliga broad formation in these three fields is proposed during the
Tekniska Högskolan (Sweden) and Università degli Studi di first and second semesters (54 ECTS). Various specialization
Bologna (Italy). Students will attend courses in two of these possibilities are offered in the third semester (24 ECTS), as
European Universities in the national languages (Spanish, well as a final industrial internship (30 ECTS) or final Master
Swedish or Italian) and English. High-quality mobility thesis (30 ECTS) in the last semester. Language courses are
arrangements are available at the three participating also integrated in the Masters Course (12 ECTS). Three
Universities. Students will also benefit from the well- mobility paths are proposed, so that students spend a
established research and educational background, and the maximum of three semesters in one University. Successful
strong links with industry of the partners. students will be awarded by an official double degree from
the two visited Universities.
Candidates must possess an excellent Bachelor degree
(180 ECTS or equivalent degree) in Chemistry, Physics or Innovative teaching methods: lectures sessions, experimental
Engineering. Proficiency level of the teaching language of the active works in laboratory, seminaries, web-platform, co-
entrance University is also required. A maximum of operative learning, etc. are used to help students to promote
75 students per year will be selected, and equally distributed life-long learning, and to reach and develop competencies.
between the three Universities, so that an excellent
Partners Contact
Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain Amparo Ribes Greus
(Co-ordinating Institution) Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería del Diseño
Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Polytechnic University of Valencia
University of Bologna, Italy Camino de Vera, s/n
ES-46022 Valencia, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://erasmusmimmsset.webs.upv.es
Environmental sciences
JEMES
Joint European Master Programme
in Environmental Studies
Course description
The Joint European Master programme in Environmental JEMES students profit from the specific expertise at each
Studies (JEMES), offered by Aalborg Universitet, Denmark; partner university. Student-professor ratio (1:2,5) is
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal; Universitat Autónoma de exceptional good. JEMES provides students with a broad and
Barcelona, Spain; Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, excellent scientific background in the field and important
Germany, provides an integrated, state-of-the-art skills such as teamwork, management of complex
technological and management education in the field. environmental processes, analytical competency, and high
intercultural awareness. JEMES considers the needs of
In its two streams, Environmental Technology Engineering and developing as well as of industrialised countries. A student
Environmental Management Engineering, JEMES interweaves body of 50% overseas and 50 % European students is
technological and management education on a high academic intended. Language of education is English (TOEFL score of
level. Students start in one stream, do the second semester in 550 points paper / 213 computer / 79 web-based required).
the other and then decide in which direction to specialise.
The last semester is entirely devoted to thesis research. Duration of the programme is 2 years (120 ECTS). Applicants
JEMES is particular in its interdisciplinary character, close link have to hold a good undergraduate degree with relevance to
between practical and theoretical components, research- environmental studies, must submit a personal motivation
based thesis, and the “shift of perspective” all students have statement and recommendation letters. Students will obtain a
to undergo during training. joint M. Sc. degree in Environmental Studies. Graduates will
have an extensive overview of new developments and future
trends in the area and will enjoy privileged access to
prominent enterprises and institutions worldwide.
Partners Contact
Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg, Germany Uwe Neis
(Co-ordinating Institution) Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg
Aalborg University, Denmark Institute for Wastewater Management
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain and Water
University of Aveiro, Portugal Eissendorfer Str. 42
DE-21073 Hamburg, GERMANY
JUNE 2008
http://www.tuhh.de/eciu-gs/pro_joint_jemes.html
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Languages and philological sciences
Mathematics, Informatics
LCT
European Masters Program in Language
and Communication Technologies
Course description
The European Masters Program in Language and Computability and Complexity Module, covering topics such
Communication Technologies (LCT) is designed to meet the as logic and inference, automata theory, computability theory,
demands of industry and research in a rapidly growing area. It complexity theory, discrete mathematics, and (c) the Formal
offers education and training opportunities for the next Languages and Algorithms Module, covering topics such as
generation of leaders in research and innovation. It provides formal grammars and language hierarchy, parsing and
students with profound knowledge and insight into the compiler design, search techniques and constraint resolution,
various disciplines that contribute to the methods of language automated learning.
and communication technologies and it strengthens their The Specialised Modules consist of 42 ECTS credits in LT and
ability to work according to scientific methods. Moreover, the CS. These modules are based on the specific strengths in
students also acquire practice-oriented knowledge by research and teaching of the partner institutions. From the
choosing appropriate combinations of modules in language 42 ECTS credits of this category of modules, 15 may be
technology, computational linguistics and computer science. devoted to a project. The research masters thesis consists of
The language of instruction is English (default). 30 ECTS credit points.
LCT consists of Core Modules and Specialised Modules in The integrated study program is distributed among the Free
Language Technology (LT) and Computer Science (CS), University of Bozen-Bolzano (FUB), the University of Malta
complemented by a Project, and a Masters thesis, for a total (UoM), the University of Nancy 2 (Nancy 2), the Charles
of 120 ECTS credits. University in Prague, Saarland University (UdS; Coordinator),
The Language Technology Core Modules (24 ECTS credits) and the University of Groningen (RuG).
include (a) the Foundational Module, which covers topics Students study at two universities and receive a double
such as statistical methods, symbolic methods, cognition, masters degree, which is officially recognised by the
corpus linguistics, text and speech, foundations of university authorities of all the partners. The awarded degrees
Linguistics, (b) the Computational Syntax and Morphology are officially recognised degrees in the issuing countries. The
Module, which covers topics such as Finite State Techniques, program ensures that all students receive a common
probabilistic approaches, formal grammars, tagging, education that covers the core topics in LCT, but their specific
chunking, parsing, and (c) the Computational Semantics, scientific profile is shaped by the pair of Universities they
Pragmatics and Discourse Module, which covers topics such choose for the first and second year of their studies.
as Syntax-Semantics Interface, semantic construction, Applicants must satisfy the following study requirements: a
dialogue, ontologies, formal semantics. Bachelor degree or equivalent in the area of (Computational)
The Computer Science Core Modules (24 ECTS credits) include Linguistics, Language Technology, Cognitive Sciences,
(a) the Data Structures, Data Organisation and Processing Computer Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or other
Module, covering topics such as algebraic data-types, relevant disciplines; Proof of knowledge of English such as Toefl
relational databases, semi-structured data and XML, certificate (>575/250), or Cambridge Proficiency Exam (pass), or
Information Retrieval (IR), digital libraries, (b) the Logic, IELTS (>6.5), or possession of a first degree taught in English.
Partners Contact
Saarland University, Germany Hans Uszkoreit and Valia Kordoni
(Co-ordinating Institution) Department of Computational Linguistics
Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic and Phonetics – Coli
University of Nancy 2, France PO Box 15 11 50
Free University of Bolzano – Bozen, Italy DE-66041 Saarbrücken, GERMANY
University of Malta, Malta
JUNE 2008
University of Groningen, The Netherlands
http://lct-master.org
Natural sciences
MaMaSELF
Master of Materials Science exploiting European
Large Scale Facilities
Duration in months: 1 year
Course description
MaMaSELF is a one year European Master course in Materials All lectures will be given in English. Students will receive a
Science, offered by three Universities: Rennes1 (France), double Master degree in Material Science delivered by two
Torino (Italy) and TU München (Germany) with close out of the three Universities, giving direct access to further
cooperation to the LMU München. PhD studies.
The objective of the course is to teach different Several important European Large Scale Facilities (ESRF and
specialisations of Materials Science, completed by a ILL (Grenoble, France), LLB Saclay, France), DESY (Hamburg,
two weeks summer school, dedicated to explore materials Germany) and FRM-II (Munich, Germany)) strongly support this
with neutrons and synchrotron radiation. Master and will be implied in the summer school and the
Master thesis.
First semester:
lectures and laboratory courses at one of the four Universities. Admission criteria are:
Specialisation areas are: successful 1st year Master course (or equivalent)
• physics of materials at Munich, in Materials Science or related areas (chemistry, physics,
• chemistry and nano science at Torino and etc.), together with a proficiency level of scientific English.
• Materials Science combined with Management at Rennes. (TOEFL550/213, IELTS6.5, or eq.).
Second semester: The Master is limited to about 40 students max. per year
Master thesis work at another University of the consortium.
Master thesis subjects concern research activities of the
research groups of the consortium, in collaboration with large
scale facilities and industrial partners.
During the two weeks summer school all students will obtain
a wide background exploring materials with neutrons or
synchrotron radiation. State of the art of the experimental
beamline set-ups of spectrometers and diffractometers at
synchrotron sources, nuclear reactors as well as on spallation
sources will be introduced for different applications.
Partners Contact
University of Rennes I, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Werner Paulus
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany University of Rennes I
Technical University of Munich, Germany Master in Materials Sciences
University of Torino, Italy 2, rue de Thabor
CEDEX CS 46510
FR-35065 Rennes, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.mamaself.univ-rennes1.fr
Duration 2 years
Course description
This Master’s Programme aims to train students to become participation in the International Modelling Week, organised
professional applied mathematicians capable of applying by ECMI (European Consortium of Mathematics in Industry),
mathematic methods and computational skills to solve which takes place at a European university of the ECMI
industrial and engineering problems. They will also learn to consortium. Students spend the final part of the second year
conduct research in a specific field of applied mathematics writing their Master’s Thesis, which involves an industrial
and to communicate on an academic level in a project carried out at an external institute or company.
multidisciplinary environment. This programme is run jointly
by Eindhoven University of Technology (the Netherlands), The total number of students in the programme, more or less
University of Kaiserslautern (Germany) and the Johannes equally distributed over the partner universities, is fifty.
Kepler University Linz (Austria), under the umbrella of ESIM, The professor/student ratio is about one professor to three
the European School for Industrial Mathematics. students and the teaching language of the programme is
English.
Students study at two universities consecutively. There is a
joint curriculum, although each of the various locations After having completed the programme successfully, students
imparts its own local flavour to the Course. The programme are awarded two Master of Science degrees recognized world-
is organised in such a way that students can easily switch wide, from the universities where they have done their
locations after one year (and to some extent even within coursework. To be admitted, students and scholars must be
the first or second year). sufficiently fluent in English, both orally and written, and have
at least a Bachelor’s degree in the field of applied
The first year consists of three parts: an introductory mathematics with sufficient engineering or technical aspects.
programme, a core programme, with subjects like partial
differential equations and numerical methods, and an
elective programme with applied and practical courses.
The second year also has three parts. The first module
involves a research topic in Applied Mathematics. The precise
content and size of this module depends on the interests and
the needs of the student as well as the local constraints at the
location of study. The second part of the year is completely
devoted to mathematical modelling and consists of seminars
on mathematical modelling, an optional internship, and
Partners Contact
Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands (Co-ordinating Institution) Karen Ali
University of Kaiserslautern, Germany Student Service Center/
Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria International Relations Office
Den Dolech 2 / P.O. Box 513
NL-5600 MB Eindhoven, THE NETHERLANDS
JUNE 2008
http://www.esim.info
Course description
Full-time programme offered by: Universitat Politècnica Summary of study programme:
de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), Swansea University The first term is aimed at providing a solid background on
(Swansea, United Kingdom), École Centrale de Nantes mechanics and numerical methods. It consists of a set of core
(Nantes, France) and Universität Stuttgart (Stuttgart, modules completed by elective modules. These core modules
Germany). are taught jointly at Barcelona and Swansea (same syllabus
These institutions have a longstanding tradition in and exams). The second term consists of a minor aimed at
Computational Mechanics. providing a more in-depth knowledge in a selected area. The
third and fourth terms include Practical Training in industry or
Objectives: an applied research centre and a Master’s Thesis.
The Master is designed for students who wish to develop their
knowledge and competency in the field of computational Complementary information:
mechanics with applications in solids, fluids and Students are distributed evenly between partners. The entire
interdisciplinary fields. The goal is to provide the students Master Programme is taught in English.
with the skills for the modelling, formulation, analysis and
implementation of simulation tools for advanced engineering
problems, as well as skills for understanding these
approaches in the broader context of engineering science.
Students may take the Master as a professional terminal
degree, or in preparation for a Ph.D. degree.
Duration and mobility:

The Master’s programme consists of 120ECTS (two academic
years). Students attend two institutions: the first institution
(either Barcelona or Swansea) is responsible for teaching
35ECTS and the second institution, different from the first one
(Stuttgart, Nantes, Barcelona or Swansea), the remaining
85ECTS. It is organized in four equally loaded terms.
Partners Contact
Technical University of Catalonia, Spain Pedro Diez
(Co-ordinating Institution) Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
University of Stuttgart, Germany Departament de Matematica Aplicada III
Ecole Centrale of Nantes, France Jordi Girona, 31 - Edifici C2
Swansea University, United Kingdom ES-08034 Barcelona, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.cimne.com/cm-master/
Duration in months: 1 year and 6 months
Course description
The International Masters Program (Master of Science, M.Sc.) Based on the successful Master examination, the three
in Geospatial Technologies is a cooperation of universities will award the joint degree “Master of Science”
• University of Münster (WWU), Institute for Geoinformatics (M.Sc.) with the adjunct “in Geospatial Technologies”.
(ifgi),
• Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castellón, Spain, and, The Masters program targets the qualification in many
• Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Instituto Superior de application areas of Geographic Information (GI), e.g.,
Estatística e Gestão de Informação (ISEGI), Lisboa, environmental planning, regional planning, logistics/traffic,
Portugal. marketing, energy provision, etc.. GI is a rapidly growing
The English three-semester Masters program will enrol up to market, lacking qualified GI personnel and offering excellent
32 students per year, starting in the fall/winter semester of career chances. Therefore, the Masters Program targets life-
the academic year 2007/08. long learning for graduates and professionals in the fields of
• The first semester offers different learning paths, geography, surveying, planning, local adminstration, etc., who
addressing the previous know-how and requirements of are willing to acquire additional GI skills for applying them in
the students. The courses at UJI focus on the provision of their respective GI application area.
know-how in informatics, new media, and GI basics. UNL
provides modules in mathematics, data modelling, and GI
basics.
• The second semester at the WWU provides basic and
advanced courses in GIScience. In addition, courses in
additional key competencies (project management,
research methods) are provided. Optional for selected
courses is the alternative attendance of a summer school.
• The Master thesis in the third semester is closely linked to
ongoing research projects of one of the partners.
Partners Contact
University of Münster, Germany (Co-ordinating Institution) Christoph Brox
Jaume University, Spain IFGI – Institute for Geoinformatics
New University of Lisbon, Portugal Weseler Strasse, 253
DE-48151 Münster, GERMANY
JUNE 2008
http://geotech.uni-muenster.de
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Communication and information sciences
Natural sciences
Duration 2 years
Course description
The objective of this two year master’s course is to provide For photonics-related courses, the language of instruction
a top-level education in photonics with a strong European is English. The local language (Dutch, Swedish or English) will
dimension. It provides a multi-disciplinary programme be used for a limited number of elective courses designed
covering basic physics, material technologies, and to impart transferable skills. The expected student population
electronics, applied in different fields. Students will be is 50 each year. For these 50 students, there will be about
trained to become photonics specialists, synthesizing 30 professors (counting only the core photonics professors).
top-level research with a high-quality, multi-cultural education
environment. The University of Gent (Belgium), the Free Successful students receive the degrees of the universities
University of Brussels, (Belgium), the University of St Andrews they have visited. The two Belgian universities deliver a joint
(UK), the Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), and the degree as do the two institutions from the UK. As for the
Heriot Watt University (UK) organize this Master’s Course, Swedish institution, they award their national Master’s
each offering a particularly national or local perspective of the degree.
field. The research excellence of the five universities involved
covers the fundamental research of this field (e.g. nano-, and Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in electrical
micro-photonic components in silicon, III-V semiconductors engineering, physics, applied physics or a related subject,
and plastics) and applications (e.g. optical sensing, data and with a level of achievement equivalent to a first class honours
telecommunications, quantum cryptography, displays). or a good second class. Other criteria that will be taken into
account are awards, English proficiency, external references
Students will spend one year in one country and a second and details of earlier project work.
year in another country, according to their preferences.
During the first year (spent either in the UK, Sweden or
Belgium), the focus will be on core photonics courses,
whereas the second year (spent in any of the other
institutions) will be dedicated to writing the Master thesis.
In addition, each student will choose to take a number of
advanced photonics courses, general multidisciplinary
courses, and several transferable skills courses. A common
course will be offered during the summer after the first year to
bring all students together in one location. Students will be
able to complete the Master thesis in their country of choice.
Partners Contact
Ghent University, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Roel Baets
Free University of Brussels, Belgium Ghent University
University of St Andrews, United Kingdom Department of Information Technology
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41
Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden BE-9000 Ghent, BELGIUM
JUNE 2008
http://www.master-photonics.org/
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Mathematics
MATHMODS
Mathematical Modelling in Engineering:
Theory, Numerics, Applications
Duration 2 years
Course description
Mathematical modelling lies at the heart of most current Summary and structure of the Study Programme:
technological innovations and has become a fundamental First semester: Theory (UAQ)
tool in many fields of engineering. Essentially – Functional analysis in applied mathematics
multidisciplinary in its applications, mathematical modelling and engineering
and simulation is in its own right a key technology which is – Control systems
bound to increase its presence within efficient industries and – Dynamical systems and bifurcation theory
business innovation departments. – Fluid dynamics
– Applied partial differential equations (PDEs)
The proposed programme reflects this multidisciplinarity, Second semester: Numerics (UNSA)
drawing on the unifying mathematical aspects from the – Algorithms and data structures
various and often separate engineering disciplines. This – Numerical approximation of PDEs by finite differences
allows the development of an essentially unified and finite volumes
methodological approach to modelling and simulation of real – Numerical methods for PDEs
engineering challenges. The consortium is coordinated by the – Optimization
University of L’Aquila in Italy (UAQ) and involves other four – Training in industry
leading institutions in Europe: the University of Nice – Sophia Third semester: Applications
Antipolis in France (UNSA), the Autonomous University of – UAB: Stochastic modelling and optimization
Barcelona in Catalonia (UAB), the University of Hamburg in – UAQ: Modelling and simulation of electronic devices
Germany (UHH) and the Gdansk University of Technology in – GUT: Advanced computational methods in material
Poland (GUT). The language of the course will be exclusively science
English. An introduction to local culture and language will – UHH: Modelling, simulation, and optimization of complex
also be offered to the students in each semester. Admission systems
will be restricted to 60 students. The students to professor – UNSA: Mathematical modelling applications to biology
rate will be approx 2. and finance
Fourth semester: Thesis (UAB / UHH / UAQ / GUT / UNSA)
The MathMods Master’s degree course will be given in four
semesters. Each semester will total 30 ECTS credits. Mobility Admission Criteria:
scheme will provide for at least two locations. The first year Applicants are expected to have an excellent university
will be common for all students. This will guarantee an equal record, with at least 3 years of prior studies (corresponding to
knowledge platform for all of them. The second year will be 180 ECTS) and with major in one of the following fields:
divided into five tracks, which reflect the partners’ field of Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent
excellence. Students will spend their fourth semester on qualification. Satisfactory level of spoken and written English
writing their Master’s Thesis. will be TOEFL 550 or equivalent.
Partners Contact
University of L’Aquila (Co-ordinating Institution) Bruno RUBINO
University of Nice – Sophia Antipolis, France Division of Mathematics for Engineering
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain University of L’Aquila
Gdansk University of Technology, Poland P.le E. Pontieri, 2
University of Hamburg, Germany IT-67100 L’Aquila, ITALY
JUNE 2008
http://www.mathmods.eu
Business studies,
management sciences
ME3
European joint Masters in Management
and Engineering of Environment and Energy
Course description
The European joint Masters in Management and Engineering The study programme carries 120 ECTS, divided into the
of Environment and Energy (ME3) offers a unique education to following parts:
future engineers and managers able to solve environmental – Part 1: Foundations of Management - 30 ECTS - Sept. to
and energy challenges through an integrated approach, Feb., in UPM (Universidad Polytecnica de Madrid), Spain.
combining technological development and innovations – Part 2: Environmental Process Engineering - 30 ECTS - March
together with the consideration of human, social and to July, in EMN (Ecole des Mines de Nantes) France.
economic constraints. – Part 3: Option - 30 ECTS - Sept to Jan.
Students may choose between two options:
The ME3 Master is a well balance and inter-disciplinary (1) “Sustainable Energy Engineering” in KTH, Sweden;
programme which brings together: firstly Management and (2) “Rational Design and Use of Energy Technologies”
Process Engineering; secondly Energy and Environment, and in EMN, France
thirdly European and third-countries collaborations. All these – Part 4: Professional Project - 30 ECTS - Feb. to July.
aspects constitute the “raison d’être” of the ME3 consortium. Either a research or an industrial internship can be performed.
The ME3 Masters Course is open to candidates, having a good
The programme duration is of 2 years. The first 18 months are level in English (min 200 TOEFL), who are:
mainly devoted to academic learning, acquisition and – Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
consolidation of knowledge and skills. During the last or
6 months, students perform a professsional project leading to – Holders of a Higher Education scientific degree with
a Master thesis. Language of instruction is English. For an at least 3 years’ industrial experience.
excellent professor / student ratio, the expected enrolment is
about 40 students per year.
Partners Contact
EM Nantes Graduate School of Engineering, France Pascaline Pré
(Co-ordinating Institution) Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques
Technical University of Madrid, Spain Industrielles et des Mines de Nantes
Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary Environment Energy Systems Department
Royal Institut of Technology, Sweden 4 rue Alfred Kastler - la Chantrerie - BP 20722
Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom FR-44307 Cedex 3 Nantes, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://webi.emn.fr or http://www.mastereurope-me3.org
Natural sciences
MEEES
Master’s in Earthquake Engineering
and Engineering Seismology
Duration 1 year or 1 year 6 months
Course description
The MEEES programme aims to provide higher-level education The MEEES consortium is comprised of four academic
in the field of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering institutions: the University of Pavia and its ROSE School
Seismology. Graduate students involved in this Erasmus (Italy), the University of Patras (Greece), the University of
Mundus Masters course have the possibility of following Grenoble Joseph Fourier (France) and Imperial College London
one-year MSc programmes in either Earthquake Engineering (UK). Students must follow courses and/or carry out
or Engineering Seismology. In addition, this Masters also dissertation research projects in at least two of the first three
provides students with the opportunity to follow an 18-month of these institutions. The language of study for the Course is
study programme that leads to the attainment of a Masters English.
degree in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering
Seismology. MEEES graduates will be awarded multiple Masters degrees
by those institutions where they obtain a specified minimum
If following the Engineering Seismology option, students will of credits during the Course. Admission to the Course
acquire the ability to design, execute and evaluate depends mainly on academic qualifications, past professional
assessments of seismic hazard for site-specific engineering experience, reference letters and English proficiency.
projects, for earthquake loss assessments, and for emergency
planning scenarios. Students following the Earthquake
Engineering option will acquire the ability to undertake
seismic design of new structures and the assessment and
strengthening of existing structures. The combined option of
Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology will
enable students to acquire technical competence in both
these areas.
Partners Contact
University of Pavia, Italy (Co-ordinating Institution) Gian Michele Calvi
University of Patras, Greece University of Pavia
University of Grenoble 1 Joseph Fourier, France Department of Structural Mechanics
Imperial College London, United Kingdom Via Ferrata, 1
IT-27100 Pavia, ITALY
JUNE 2008
http://www.meees.org
MERIT
European Master of Research on Information
and Communication Technologies
Duration 2 years
Course description
MERIT is a research-oriented joint European Master on This Erasmus Mundus Master’s Course has three 15-week
Information and Communication Technologies. semesters in which students take courses. An additional
The institutions participating in the consortium, located in fourth semester is devoted to the completion of the Master’s
Spain, Italy, Belgium, and Germany, belong to the CLUSTER Thesis. The Course is research oriented, thus placing
(Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology emphasis on the development of research skills. Graduates
for Education and Research - http://www.cluster.org). of the Course may want to pursue careers in a research
institution by completing a Ph.D., joining industrial R+D
The Master’s Course covers Information and Communication departments or perhaps starting a technology spin-off
Technologies in a broad sense, including fundamentals such company. Therefore, strong emphasis is placed during the
as electromagnetism, signal processing, and information Master’s Course on the student’s personal work programme,
theory, and applications such as communications, remote which is focussed on developing research skills.
sensing and image and voice processing. Half of the course
credits are obtained in a second institution of the consortium Admission is subject to the approval of a faculty committee.
and a double degree is awarded. The language of instruction All students should have completed a Bachelor’s degree
is mainly English. This is combined, in some cases, with the related to Information and Communication Technologies.
use of local languages in an academic context. Admission is Admission criteria include the applicant’s capacity and
restricted to 50 students. The student to professor rate is less motivation, recommendations and language skills. Each
than 1. admitted student is assigned an advisor. The student /
professor ratio is less than one.
Partners Contact
Technical University of Catalonia, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) Francisco Torres
Technical University of Turin, Italy Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium Signal Theory and Communications Department, UPC
University of Karlsruhe, Germany Jordi Girona, n° 1-3, UPC Campus Nord, D5
ES-08034 Barcelona, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.meritmaster.org
Natural sciences
MESC
Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Duration 2 years
Course description
The M.E.S.C. Master’s Course is a two-year programme in topics are applied material science for battery applications
materials science and electrochemistry involving five (Toulouse, semester 1), materials surfaces and point defects
universities in three European countries (France, Poland and (Marseille, semester 1), Battery technology, assembly, tests
Spain). It is run by a number of world-renowned leading and physical analysis (Amiens, semester 3) and Nano-
research laboratories in the field of energy-related materials. Materials for energy applications (Cordoba, semester 3).
The Course is taught by distinguished professors and The language of instruction for all modules will be English.
researchers, who work closely together in the European
Research Network of Excellence known as ALISTORE. The Master’s Course will ensure intensive and innovative
The universities offering the M.E.S.C. Master’s Course are the training for around forty-five international and European
University of Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, (France), the students After successful participation in the Course, students
University of Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier (France), the University will graduate with a multiple Master’s degree awarded by the
of Provence Aix Marseille I (France), the Warsaw University of universities of the consortium and recognised in each of the
Technology (Poland), and the University of Cordoba (Spain). countries visited. Students may go on to pursue further PhD
research or work in industrial research and development.
The Master’s Course consists of three semesters of classes
plus a fourth semester in a European research laboratory The admission criteria for this Course are highly competitive.
working on a Master’s thesis. Students will study in two, three Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Sciences, preferably
or four different European countries according to their in the fields of chemical engineering, physical chemistry,
preference. The first semester is spent in France, the second materials science or electrochemistry. Students’ academic
in Poland, the third in Spain or France and the fourth in one of records will be rigorously scrutinised and applicants will be
the sixteen laboratories of the European Network asked to explain their goals and interests in coming to
of Excellence ALISTORE. Europe.
Core courses include the basics and fundamentals of

electrochemistry, materials science, solid state chemistry and
energy storage, materials technology and processing,
electrochemical storage and conversion energy, conducting
polymers, and synthesis of nanomaterials. During semesters
one and three, students can also choose specialised units
to gain deeper insight into areas where the participating
universities have world-class expertise. These specialisation
Partners Contact
University of Picardie Jules Verne, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Christian Masquelier
University of Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, France University of Picardie Jules Verne
University of Provence Aix-Marseille I, France 33, rue Saint-Leu
Warsaw University of Technology, Poland FR-80039 Amiens Cedex, FRANCE
University of Cordoba, Spain
JUNE 2008
http://www.u-picardie.fr/mundus_MESC/
Natural sciences
MONABIPHOT
Molecular nano- and bio-photonics for telecommunications
and biotechnologies
Duration 2 years
Course description (focusing on materials and photonic devices for optical signal
This Master’s Course offers an original qualification in the processing or biological applications), or at WUT in Poland
highly innovative domain of molecular photonics for (optoelectronics and photonics for life sciences). The last
telecommunications and biology. Interdisciplinary skills will semester will be fully devoted to a research project in an
be acquired at the level needed to master emerging academic or industry laboratory. The programme accepts
technologies and develop original concepts and 40 students and has a professor/student ratio of about
breakthroughs in this domain. The Master’s consortium 3 professors for 2 students. Lectures are in English and
involves the Ecole Normale Superieure of Cachan (ENS) Spanish.
(France), Complutense University, Madrid (Spain), University
of Wroclaw (Poland), and Wroclaw University of Technology Each institution awards its own Master’s degree, resulting in
(WUT) (Poland). a double degree. Applicants with three years of prior higher
education are eligible to apply. The selection committee will
The Course begins with a common introductory training at take into account the quality of the higher education
ENS in France which includes fundamental topics in Photonics institutions where students have previously studied, their
and Biology and language modules. The second semester is motivation and recommendation letters, any awards and
spent either at Complutense (organic chemistry and sensors), grants for excellence, and students language skills.
or at the University of Wroclaw (biochemistry and modelling).
At the end of the first year, a summer school is organised
which focuses on a research topic relevant to the Master’s
Programme. The third semester will be spent either in France
Partners Contact
Ecole Normale Superieure of Cachan, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Isabelle Ledoux-Rak
Complutense University of Madrid, Spain Institut d’Alembert
Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland 61, avenue du President Wilson
University of Wroclaw, Poland FR-94235 Cachan, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.ens-cachan.fr/monabiphot/
NordSecMob
Masters programme in Security and Mobile Computing
Duration 2 years
Course description
This joint Master’s programme combines a diversity of The first autumn term is spent at one of the three home
expertise at five European universities, enabling students universities in Finland, Sweden or Norway. Students
to acquire a deep knowledge of the practice and theory of specialising in “Software Security” move from the home
computer science, data security, and mobile computing. university to Denmark for the first spring semester and stay
Students will develop the research skills to further their there for their second year. Students with other specialization
studies at the PhD-level and gain international research tracks move after their first year studies to other host
experience in a high-quality R&D environment with access universities in Finland, Norway, Sweden or Estonia for the
to major international networks. second autumn semester.
The five universities offering this programme are Helsinki The language of instruction is English. Intended for a small
University of Technology (Finland), Technical University of number of top-level students, the programme will accept
Denmark (Denmark), The Royal Institute of Technology, about 45-60 students with a staff/student ratio of around five
Stockholm (Sweden), the Norwegian University of Science and professors to four students. Upon completion, the students
Technology (Norway), and the University of Tartu (Estonia). will receive a degree from each of the universities in which
they spent a part of their study (a double degree issued by
With regards to mobility, a joint curriculum is defined home and host university).
involving two of the universities, a ’home’ university and a
’host’ university. The programme includes three semesters Admission criteria are a high quality Bachelor’s degree in
of courses followed by a fourth research semester (Masters Computer Science of information technology or equivalent
thesis) under supervision and evaluation by both the home studies. Good knowledge of English is also required and must
and host university. The student takes courses focusing on be proven with the appropriate test results.
advanced topics in a selected area of specialization.
These include Technical Information Security and Network
services, Communications Systems Design, Security in
Telematics, Software security, and Mathematical foundations
of cryptography.
Partners Contact
Helsinki University of Technology, Finland (Co-ordinating Institution) Eija Kujanpää
Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden Faculty of Information and Natural Sciences
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Konemiehentie 2
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark P.O. Box 5400
University of Tartu, Estonia FI-02015 TKK, Espoo, FINLAND
JUNE 2008
http://nordsecmob.tkk.fi/index.html
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Natural sciences
OPSCITECH
Optics in Science and Technology
Course description
Optics are key to science and industry, from biosciences to Core education in fundamentals, laboratory and transferable
medical technology, quantum physics, telecommunications, skills is provided in all sites. Advanced courses are more
optical systems, mechatronics and image analysis. specific to locations. A project and a Master thesis work are
performed in the best academic or industrial research
The Master Course offers comprehensive coverage of this environment.
field, from upstream scientific aspects to engineering and
applications in major economical sectors. Enrolled students are offered a yearly summer workshop
organized by turn in the partner’s premises. During that week,
Students in the 2-year programme study in two different seminars are given by scholars, professors and professionals.
countries, one year at each. It is aimed at training highly The Master thesis dissertations are presented by the
qualified graduates for technical or scientific positions in graduating students. Opportunities at partner institutions are
industries specialised in optics or using optics. PhD studies presented.
are a natural extension of this Course at the cutting edge of
new technologies. Each graduate is awarded the Master’s degrees of the
2 institutions involved in his/her individual study path.
The main language of instruction is English. Exams may be Applicants should have a BSc or BEng including a significant
taken in English everywhere. Local language courses are exposure to physics, and including optics fundamentals.
offered at all locations. 20 students from Europe and 20 from Other criteria to be taken into account are awards, external
the rest of the world are expected each year with a references, details of earlier projects, and proof of English
professor/student ratio of 2. proficiency.
The Master Course is formed of study-tracks jointly designed

by the partner universities of Delft (Netherlands), Jena
(Germany), London (UK), Paris (France), Warsaw (Poland).
Partners Contact
Institut of Optics Graduate School, France Marc Bondiou
(Co-ordinating Institution) Institut d’Optique
Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Germany Campus Polytechnique
University of Paris 11, France RD 128
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands FR-91127 Palaiseau Cedex, FRANCE
Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
JUNE 2008
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
http://www.master-optics.org
Architecture, urban and
regional planning
SAHC
Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis
of Monuments and Historical Constructions
Duration in months: 1 year
Course description
The master’s course is to give students of civil engineering The study programme is composed of six regular courses, one
and related fields the opportunity to extend interdisciplinary project-based course and one dissertation. The regular
training in the field of Structural Analysis of Monuments and courses are arranged as a mix of theory and application, in a
Historical Constructions. The main focus of this training is the context of a project-led education. The truly project-based
application of scientific principles in analysis, innovation and course includes a mini group project to solve an engineering
the practice of conservation of monuments and historical problem, with site visits, and the preparation of a proposal
constructions worldwide. The Master combines the diversity work plan for the dissertation. The general description of the
of expertise at leading European universities in a research regular courses are: History of Construction and of
oriented environment, with close cooperation with the Conservation; Structural Analysis Techniques; Seismic
industry. Behaviour and Structural Dynamics; Inspection and
diagnosis; Repairing and Strengthening Techniques;
The relationship of the institutions and academics with Restoration and Conservation of Materials.
ICOMOS, with consultancy in major monuments worlwide,
with the International Journal of Architectural Heirtage and the
leading international series of conferences ascertains the
possibility of benefiting from the contact and collaboration of
world experts and top international expertise.
The Master Course has a duration of 12 Months, using English

as language of instruction, in two different European
locations. The number of lecturers is selected each year from
a large pool of 30 international experts due to the adopted
modular ratio. The admission requirements for students
wishing to enrol in the Master Course are a good quality
degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
Partners Contact
University of Minho, Portugal Paulo Lourenço
(Co-ordinating Institution) University of Minho
Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic Civil Engineering
Technical University of Catalonia, Spain Azurem
University of Padova, Italy PT-4800-058 Guimaraes, PORTUGAL
JUNE 2008
http://www.msc-sahc.org
Natural sciences
SpaceMaster
Joint European Master in Space Science and Technology
Duration 2 years
Course description
This Master’s Course aims to combine the great diversity of semester of introductory space related-modules (in Germany)
space expertise across six top-class European universities and further modules in the second semester using local space
within a single international Master’s programme. It gives facilities and expertise at Kiruna Space Campus (Sweden).
students cross-disciplinary experience, from working in a Students then go on to take engineering and science modules
laboratory or computer simulation environment to at their home universities. The second year of the course is
experiments using balloon, rocket, satellite, robot and radar divided into five engineering and three scientific tracks,
control. The programme brings together a core group of drawing on the specific strengths of the partner institutions.
students from around the world to share and develop Topics include structural dynamics and control (UK), space
knowledge together, and to contribute to the global space automation and control (Czech Republic), robotics including
industry and research community. space applications (Germany and Finland), space technology
and instrumentation (Sweden), space, atmospheric and solar
The consortium is comprised of Lulea University of Technology physics (Sweden), and space physics, astrophysics, planetary
(Sweden), Cranfield University (UK), Czech Technical science, spatial techniques and instrumentation (France).
University in Prague (Czech Republic), Helsinki University of During the final semester of the Course, students complete
Technology (Finland), Bavarian Julius-Maximilians University a Master’s thesis, supervised by academics from at least
of Wurzburg (Germany), and the University of Toulouse 3, two universities.
Paul Sabatier (France). All the consortium universities have
experience in the exploitation of key technology areas to The language of instruction is English except at the University
advance science and planetary exploration, using space of Toulouse 3, Paul Sabatier, where French will also be used.
instrumentation, autonomy, tele-robotics and distributed Enrolment will be around seventy students in total, with a
systems. In addition, the students will benefit from the professor/ student ratio of around one professor to every two
unique space facilities in the Kiruna region, robotics test students.
platforms in Helsinki and satellite communications facilities
in Wurzburg. For an added international dimension, The Course leads to two officially recognised Master’s degrees
SpaceMaster has a specific collaboration with four other issued by the home and one partner university. Diploma
universities outside Europe: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Supplements describing the complete study programme are
(China), Stanford University (USA), the University of Tokyo provided by the consortium. All students must have a quality
(Japan) and the University of Toronto (Canada). Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences,
Mathematics or equivalent qualifications to apply. Students
The European and third-country students apply to the from non-English speaking countries are required to prove
consortium administrated by Lulea University of Technology. their language competency with a recognised test.
All students are enrolled at the consortium and at the
university - called their home university – where they spend
their second year of studies. The Course begins with a
Partners Contact
Lulea University of Technology, Sweden (Co-ordinating Institution) Sven Molin
Cranfield University, United Kingdom Lulea University of Technology
Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic Universitetsområdet
Helsinki University of Technology, Finland SE-7187 Luleå, SWEDEN
Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg, Germany
University of Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, France
JUNE 2008
http:// www.spacemaster.eu
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Agricultural and forestry sciences
social sciences
SUFONAMA
Sustainable Forest and Nature Management
Course description
SUFONAMA is an integrated two-year world-class Masters Sciences, Bangor, Wales, UK, (iii) University of Goettingen,
Course in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management. The Faculty of Forest Sciences and Ecology, Goettingen,
Course provides a top-level programme that qualifies Germany, (iv) Swedish University of Agricltural Sciences,
graduates to deal with the huge challenges in Europe’s – as Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Alnarp, Sweden,
well as other temperate regions’ – pursuit of an evermore and (v) University of Padova, Faculty of Agriculture, Padova,
sustainable management of her natural resources, namely, Italy. The SUFONAMA Course consists of a first year at one of
that management of forests and nature areas must be seen three institutions (Bangor, Copenhagen, Goettingen) and a
in an integrated landscape context. To obtain the second year of specialisation at one of the other four
SUFONAMA double degree and the Diploma Supplement, institutions. Students are extensively exposed to
students have to acquire 120 ECTS credits by studying at reality/practice, that is, they are not only taught theory of
two Consortium institutions, acquiring at least 60 ECTS forest, environmental and social sciences. Graduates are
credits at each. The Consortium consists of five institutions: thus able to contribute to sustainable forest and nature
(i) The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Centre for management under the ’new’ management paradigm. A full
Forest, Landscape and Planning, Copenhagen, Denmark, course description and the application procedure is found
(ii) University of Wales, School of Agricultural and Forest on www.sufonama.net.
Partners Contact
The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark Niels Strange
(Co-ordinating Institution) Den Kgl.Veterinær- og Landbohøjskole
University of Göttingen, Germany Center for Forest, Landscape and Planning
University of Padova, Italy Rolighedsvej 23
Swedishe University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, DENMARK
University of Wales - Bangor, United Kingdom
JUNE 2008
http:/www.sufonama.net
VIBOT
European Master in Vision and Robotics
Duration 2 years
Course description
The European master on Computer Vision and Robotics strives Each university articulates its offer of courses on the basis
to meet the present need for quality control and automation of its own approach, so that students benefit from different
of industrial processes. It also confronts the increasing cultural and scholarly perspectives. Classes are taught in
importance of medical imagery in the field of health. English by eminent researchers from the three laboratories:
The course aims to provide professional qualifications for SIG/OSL at Heriot-Watt, VICOROB at Girona, Le2i at
robotics, computer vision, image processing and medical Le Creusot. An introduction to Scottish, Spanish and French
imaging either in public laboratories or private research culture and language is also offered to the students.
companies. The two-year programme proposed is divided into The student population is between 30 and 40 each year,
four semesters: the first semester is spent at the Heriot-Watt with an average professor/student ratio of approximately
University (United Kingdom); the second semester takes place 1 professor to 5 students.
at the University of Girona (Spain); the third semester is
hosted by the University of Burgundy (France); the fourth The Master’s qualification (consisting of a joint certificate,
semester focuses on the master thesis carried out in a a multiple degree and a diploma supplement) is awarded
research lab or an enterprise involved in the consortium. by all three universities, and countersigned by the
consortium’s director. Applicants must be of excellent
VIBOT students cover a wide range of study areas, learning academic standing, and possess a solid knowledge of
the basics of signal and image processing (software and English. Their motivation and the relevance of the programme
hardware) and becoming familiar with the tools and methods to the student’s professional intentions will also be taken
of computer vision (compression, segmentation, real-time, into consideration.
shape recognition, 3D vision, etc). They will work on robotics
(including control and programming for robot autonomy
and intelligence) and medical imaging (the biological basis,
infrared imagery, X-Ray and ultrasound imagery). The final
semester offers practical research experience in one of the
laboratories of the university members of the consortium (for
non-European students) or in a laboratory of a third-country
university partner (for European students). Students may also
choose to do a vocational training period in a European
company (for the non-European students) or in a company
in the country of the third-country university partner
(for European students).
Partners Contact
University of Burgundy, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Fabrice Meriaudeau
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom Université de Bourgogne
University of Girona, Spain Centre Universitaire Condorcet
720, avenue de l’Europe
FR-71200 Le Creusot, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.vibot.org
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES General and comparative literature
CLE
Master Course in European Literary Cultures
Duration: 2 years
Course description
The Master’s Course in European Literary Cultures aims at France), Thessaloniki (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
preparing European and International graduates for Greece). Students will study in two or three different
professions in which is requested the knowledge of: 1) at universities. The duration of the full-time programme is
least three languages; 2) the different methodologies in at 24 months. At the end of the Master Course, the consortium
least three cultural fields as for example History of Literature, universities provide a double or multiple degree.
Texts Analysis, History, History of Art, History of Ideas.
Students applying for the Master Course CLE must have a
The main objective of the Master Course is to train a cultural good level first-cycle degree in a discipline of relevance to
operator / a researcher / a teacher to have a good range of CLE, a recognised level of proficiency in English and in the
methodologies and a high cultural appreciation of the language of instruction of the consortium institution chosen
different contexts of European culture which enable a for the first Master year course. Moreover, applicants must be
comparison with other cultures. The main characteristic of this able to provide evidence of motivation and research/work
profile is the combination of the historical-linguistic skills, experience.
also at an advanced level, and a high knowledge of other
disciplines. These profiles are characterized by the continual The language of instruction varies according to the
application of the linguistic and cultural skills within an institutions chosen by the students. The programme involves
analytical and critical perspective. around 120 students (18 scholarships for Third Country
students) and 4 Third Country scholars (with scholarship). Two
They also aim at overcoming the rigid nationalistic idea of of them reserved to young researchers). The programme has
literary cultures which have contributed to the creation of a four main learning units: European Literatures, Language-
European culture, with the aim of gaining a unitary vision of Methodologies and Linguistic Sciences, European History and
the common cultural heritage. European and international Civilization and a Final research work.
graduates shall be employed in the institutions or Each Institution focuses on a specific subject: Towards a
foundations aimed to the cultural promotion, both in Europe European Literature: Literary Tradition and Innovation
and Third countries: for example, museums, cultural council (Bologna); European Spaces and Cultures: Contrasts and
offices, embassy offices, Culture Institutes abroad. Interferences (Mulhouse); Oratories and Literary
The consortium offering this Master’s programme is made up Configurations (Strasbourg) and Impact and Reception of
of the University of Bologna (Italy), Mulhouse (University of Ancient Tradition (Thessaloniki).
Haute-Alsace, France), Strasbourg (Marc Bloch University,
Partners Contact
University of Bologna, Italy (Co-ordinating institution) Anna Soncini
Marc Bloch University, France University of Bologna
University of Haute-Alsace, France Via Cartoleria, 5
Aristitle University of Thessaloniki, Greece IT-40124 Bologna, ITALY
JUNE 2008
http://www.cle.unibo.it
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Social sciences (including Economics)
CoDe
Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development
Duration 1 year 6 months
Course description
This Master’s Course focuses on how regional and municipal Student mobility and teaching staff mobility are both integral
development (“local development”) can support economic to the Course. The students' mobility arrangements will
and social progress, as well as political and social stability. include classroom instruction at the University of Trento plus
The Course educates and trains students through theoretical another partner university, established on a rotation
and practical learning on local development. It places agreement. The second part of the mobility track treats
particular emphasis on issues arising from ethnically complex students individually: each student, according to their
situations, and provides direct contact with European best knowledge base, their interests, and possibly their
practice. The Course develops students' abilities to expand professional background, chooses at which partner university
localised knowledge and manage the components of local to pursue the rest of their Master’s activities.
development according to the European Union’s acquis
communautaire and standards. Students will be able to The languages of instruction are English, with Italian, German,
introduce, support and co-ordinate transformation at the local and, upon request, Hungarian and Slovenian for other
level, acting as an interface between organisations and activities. The core lecturers/students ratio is 1 professor
structures engaged locally. to 3 students. Each student also has a personal supervisor for
project work and one for their internship.
This interdisciplinary and comparative study programme is
comprised of distance learning modules in economics, law, The partner universities award a joint Master’s degree to
political science, sociology and project cycle management, successful students. The Course fosters strong ties with its
as well as workshops, internships, language courses, and alumni in order to guarantee continuous cooperation among
project discussion groups. The Consortium provides them and with the consortium institutions and countries.
considerable expertise on the subject. Participating Common admission criteria include a university degree in
universities are the University of Trento (Italy), Corvinus economics, law, political science, sociology or an equivalent
University of Budapest (Hungary), the University of Ljubljana qualification. Applicants must be competent in English and
(Slovenia) and the University of Regensburg (Germany). have good computer literacy.
The Course builds an institutional bridge between “old” and
“new” European universities, local authorities, firms and
other organisations in these countries.
Partners Contact
University of Trento, Italy (Co-ordinating Institution) Bruno Dallago
Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary University of Trento
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Department of Economics
University of Regensburg, Germany Via Inama 5
IT-38100 Trento, ITALY
JUNE 2008
http://www.mastercode.unitn.it/
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Communication and information sciences
Humanities
Other / Cultural sciences
CoMundus
European Master of Arts in Media,
Communication and Cultural Studies
Course description
The CoMundus Masters Course aims to provide qualifications On successful completion of the course, a double European
for entry into professions in the area of media, culture and Master’s degree is awarded by the two hosting universities,
communication. During their studies, CoMundus students which is countersigned by the Director of the Consortium.
cover four main areas of studies: This degree is fully recognised by the participating
• Theory, History, Epistemology of Media, Culture and universities and their countries.
Communication
• Institutions, Law, Politics, Economy of the Media The admission criteria for students interested in following this
• Media as Text, Media Production and Analysis, Multimedia Masters Course include excellent results during their first
• Audience, Reception and Media Education degree, theoretical and practical experience in at least one
of the Master’s four main areas of study, demonstrated
The higher education institutions involved in the Erasmus motivation and relevant professional orientation. Language
Mundus Master’s consortium are Roskilde University and the ability will also be taken into account.
University of Aarhus (Denmark), the University of Burgundy
and Stendhal University (France), the University of Kassel
(Germany), the University of Florence (Italy) and the Institute
of Education at the University of London (UK). This consortium
also utilises partnerships with many third country institutions,
allowing a selection of European students and scholars
to complete some Course work abroad. These partnerships
include Arizona State University (USA), the State University
of St Petersburg (Russia), and the University of São Paulo
(Brazil).
Each university offers a range of courses on the basis of its

own distinctive approach, so students can benefit from the
different cultural and scholarly experiences they offer. Over
three semesters, students attend two different universities,
usually enabling them to study in two languages.
Each university usually hosts 5-15 Erasmus Mundus students,
with a professor/student ratio of approximately 1:14.
Partners Contact
University of Florence, Italy (Co-ordinating Institution) Giovanni Bechelloni
Roskilde University, Denmark University of Florence
University of Aarhus, Denmark Faculty of Political Science and Sociology (DISPO)
University of Burgundy, Dijon, France Building D5 - room 2.31
University of Stendhal Grenoble 3, France Via delle Pandette, 21
University of Kassel, Germany IT-50127 Firenze, ITALY
JUNE 2008
Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom
http://www.comundus.net
http://www.mediastudieseurope.net
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Humanities
Languages and philological sciences
Course description modules offered enables students to pursue an individual

This integrated Master’s Course is run by a consortium of study plan adapted to their professional and academic
seven universities: the University of Bergamo (Italy); the New training. The main language of study at each University is the
University of Lisbon (Portugal); University of Perpignan Via national language. Each university offers an intensive
Domitia (France), University of Saint Andrews (UK); and the language school during the summer prior to the programme,
University of Sheffield (UK), University of Tübingen (DE); as well as language training during the Course. About forty
University of Santiago of Compostela (ES). It aims to promote students will be selected for the programme, resulting in a
the knowledge of the richness of European diversity and an ratio of about 1 professor to every 2 students.
awareness of a common European identity, while also
providing future managers with the top-class expertise The final Master’s diploma takes the form of a multiple degree
required to play a key role in international institutions, issued by each of the establishments in which the graduate
national administrations or large media groups. Throughout has obtained at least a third of the required number of ECTS
the Course, students are introduced to a variety of credits. A Diploma Supplement gives details of completed
methodological approaches in preparation for doctoral modules and research projects. Only those candidates having
research in the field of the Human Sciences. obtained the academic or professional equivalent of a First
Class or 2.1 Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree, and/or are
The Master’s Course is organised as a pedagogical among the top 5 graduates of their university year will be
continuum: specialised modules follow upon more general eligible for selection. Applicants should have knowledge of
ones presenting the concept of cultural hybridisation and 3 European languages (ES, IT, PO, FR or EN) as well as
crossovers. Prominent themes include Crossing Territories, Literature. They should show high motivation, and include a
Media, Communication and Cultural Imprinting, Literary statement of purpose and interest.
History and Intercultural Studies, Cultural Identities, and Texts
and Contexts.
The mobility scheme covers three partner universities.

Semesters one and three are to be spent in the same
institution. The second and fourth semesters are spent in two
other institutions (it is not possible to study at both Sheffield
and Saint Andrews). For certain qualified students, it is
possible to enrol directly into the 2nd year. The wide choice of
Partners Contact
University of Perpignan Via Domitia, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Didier Girard
University of Bergamo, Italy University of Perpignan Via Domitia
New University of Lisbon, Portugal 52, avenue Paul Alduy
University of Saint Andrews, United Kingdom FR-66860 Perpignan, FRANCE
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
University of Tübingen, Germany
JUNE 2008
University of Santiago of Compostela, Spain
http://www.mastermundushumanities.com/
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Humanities
DILL
International Master in Digital Library Learning
Course description
The International Master in Digital Library Learning is a The first three terms consist of 6 modules, each amounting to
two-year Master Programme for information professionals who 15 ECTS. In the last term the students write their Master
intend to work in the complex world of digital libraries. It is a Thesis amounting to 30 ECTS. DILL is delivered on campus,
cooperative project between Oslo University College (Norway), and the students will spend terms at each partner institution
Tallinn University (Estonia) and Parma University (Italy). according the course structure below.
Learning objectives Year 1: 4 modules (60 ECTS)

• To develop knowledge and skills of digital librarianship • Digital Documents (Oslo)
through studying the cutting edge of digital library • Research Methods and Theory of Science (Oslo)
research as well as real world applications and best • Information and Knowledge Management (Tallinn)
practices. • Human Resource Management (Tallinn)
• To develop research skills through independent, yet
supervised, research projects within the digital Year 2: 3 modules (60 ECTS)
environment, applying relevant methods and analytical • Access to Digital Libraries (Parma)
approaches. • Users and Usages of Digital Libraries: Quantitative and
• To understand the impact of digital environments on the Qualitative Evaluation (Parma)
role of information professionals in the knowledge • Thesis (either of the partners)
society.
The students will acquire a joint Master degree (120 ECTS),

recognised by all three partners.
The Master Programme is intended for a group of maximum

30 students coming from European and third countries. The
target groups include for example librarians, archivists,
curators, administrators and technologists. The Master
Programme will qualify for practical tasks, such as managing
digital conversion programmes, implementing digital libraries
as well as developing and implementing digital library
educational programmes and doing research.
Partners Contact
Oslo University College, Norway (Co-ordinating Institution) Ragnar Audunson
Tallinn University, Estonia Høgskolen i Oslo
University of Parma, Italy Faculty of journalism, library and
information science
Postboks 4, St. Olavsplass
NO-0130 Oslo, NORWAY
JUNE 2008
http://dill.hio.no/
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Architecture, urban and regional planning
EMDIREB
European Master in Diagnosis and Repair of Buildings
Duration: 1 year and 6 months
Course description
The European Master of Diagnosis and Repair of Buildings The programme is divided into three main parts:
(EMDiReB) is a postgraduate university programme, The Core section (60ECTS) contains the basic input of theory
supported by the European Commission through the Erasmus and practical knowledge: building damage analysis, diagnosis
Mundus Programme. It is a one-year-and-a-half masters and repair within the framework of the architectural solutions
course (90 ECTS in three semesters of 30 ECTS each), focused most widely accepted in recent decades. It comprises two
on diagnosis, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of Modules: Building and Urbanization Damage Assessment and
buildings and urban spaces. Building and Urbanization Repair Systems and Procedures.
Specialization (20 ECTS), in order to acquire more advanced
The training offered has the following objectives: training, to be chosen between:
– To provide solid core training for specialists, which will Spain: Conservation and Optimization of Energy Performance
prepare them to undertake the diagnosis, repair, in Buildings
rehabilitation and improvement of buildings and urban Italy: Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
spaces. Poland: Urban Preservation and Renewal
– To provide integral training to enable specialists to write
reports and projects, technically supervise construction The student will finish the programme with and End-Of-Course
work and carry out executive management activities Project (10ECTS), designing a complete Repair Project, that
associated with the processes involved. will also reflect the specialization studied by the student.
– To provide more advanced training, drawing together into The languages to be used in teaching and examination
one single training offer the knowledge and experience activities are local languages for Core Section (Spanish,
accumulated by three European universities in such Italian and Polish), and English for Specialization and End-
important fields as building diagnosis and repair. The Of-Course Project. The division of the master programme into
consortium contributes and enriches the programme with three independent parts, allows the student to acquire 33%
three different areas of specialization associated with or 66% of credits during mobility. All successful students will
complementary aspects of architectural activity. receive a double or multiple degree, depending on the
number of universities they study at: two different universities
The partner institutions of the Masters consortium are: (double) or the three universities of the consortium
Universidad de Sevilla (US), Spain (multiple).The student population is 120. 40% (50 places) of
Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria the total places available will be reserved for third-country
(UNIRC), Italy students.
Politechnika Lubelska (PL), Poland
Partners Contact
University of Sevilla, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) Ricardo Huete Fuertes
University of Calabria, Italy University of Sevilla
Politechnical Lubelska, Poland Avda. Reina Mercedes 2
ES-41012 Sevilla, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.emdireb.eu
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES International law
EMTTLF
European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law Finance
Duration 2 years
Course description
The course in Transnational Law and Finance contains The Programme presents therefore two important elements:
120 ECTS credits that the students will follow in two academic The core courses that must be followed by all the students.
years and in three of the four participating institutions. This part of the Master offers every European or non-European
The Programme offers one year of core courses, which provide student the necessary tools for the analysis of Trans-national
the fundamental competencies at an advanced level, needed trade operations.
to be able to confront trans-national trade cases. The itinerary The specialization in which the students can choose and the
is built in a complementary manner starting with the professional or research path.
University of Deusto that will focus on the European set up, The course also offers linguistic and thematic preparatory
and moving forward to a more comparative and worldwide courses.
approach in the case of Tilburg. 3rd Component: Specializations.
1st Component. (Deusto) The third component gives the students the possibility of
In relation to methodology this semester sets the bases of deepening their knowledge in three different fields of study,
problem solving and analytical thinking at an advanced level European Business Law; Finance, and Industrial and
counting on the cooperation and relevant case studies offered Intellectual Property.
by representatives of International Organizations dealing with The students, that will be able to choose between the
experience in the field of international transactions. professional and research path, will be divided in three
In relation to the contents developed, the Master begins groups that will follow 60 ECTS either in Frankfurt or in
offering a view of the main achievements of those Strasburg.
Organizations as well as an analysis of the main European 4th Component: Research/internship
Union Instruments in Private International Law relevant for The forth semester includes the forth component of the
Trans-national Trade. Programme: Research/internship
2nd component. (Tilburg) According to prior experience and future professional paths,
During this period, the students move from the European level master students will be able to choose the balance between
to the International context. The international and two elements.
comparative focus prepares them for working in international The research component aims at professionals able to:
and emerging markets. Also they begin having an option that – Elaborate innovative solutions to the problems
prepares them to choose the specialization in the coming – Approach reality with creative thinking
year. – Analyse data and asses results
For the second year three specialization areas offered: Law

and Finances in the Institute of Law and Finance in Frankfurt
University and European Business Law and Industrial and
Intellectual Property in the Robert Schumann Strasbourg
University.
Partners Contact
University of Deusto, Spain (Co-ordinating institution) Maria Pilar Canedo Arrillaga
Robert Schumann University - Strasbourg III, France University of Deusto
Tilburg University, the Netherlands Avenida de las Universidades, 24
Institute for Law and Finance, Germany ES-48007 Bilbao, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.transnational.deusto.es/EMTTL
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Communication and information sciences
Erasmus Mundus Masters

Journalism and Media within Globalization :
The European Perspective
Course description
The aim of this Master’s Course is to give participants a new The two-year mobility track includes one semester of core
and better understanding of global challenges and their course study in Denmark, followed by a second semester of
representation in the media. The Course is offered by a core courses in the Netherlands. Students then divide up into
consortium of universities: Danish School of Journalism at specialised modules for semesters three and four amongst
Aarhus University (Denmark), University of Wales, Swansea the remaining three universities. The consortium has a close
(United Kingdom), Amsterdam University (the Netherlands), cooperation with national and international media bodies,
City University London (United Kingdom), and Hamburg and optional internships may be offered.
University (Germany). This Consortium also utilises an
established research network within Europe and has The language of instruction is English. An introduction week
partnerships with third-country higher education institutions is offered at each institution including a survival language
all over the world, including Asia, the US, and Canada. course in Danish, Dutch, German or Welsh in the respective
countries. The professor/student ratio is on average
The Course enables students to acquire knowledge of 1 professor to 14 students.
European journalism and its scholarly study in a global
perspective. They will become familiar with the key Students are awarded, on successful completion of the
contemporary issues and debates in the area of European course, a double Masters degree from the institutions where
journalism and will develop the analytical skills and they start and end. A joint degree is offered where national
techniques to assess the merits of different approaches and legislations allow it. The degree certificate includes the
theories. The Course prepares its students for employment national titles of the degree as well. The consortium admits
in a wide range of contexts, training them to be reflective highly qualified students from a wide range of countries.
practitioners and consumers of media content. Applicants will only be admitted if they have a Bachelor’s
degree and the equivalence of at least three months work
as a journalist.
Partners Contact
University of Aarhus, Denmark (Co-ordinating Institution) Inger Munk
Amsterdam University, the Netherlands Danish School of Journalism (DSJ)
City University London, United Kingdom Olof Palmes alle 11
University of Wales, Swansea, United Kingdom DK-8200 Århus N, DENMARK
University of Hamburg, Germany
JUNE 2008
http://www.mundusjournalism.com/
EURMED
Urban Studies in Mediterranean Regions
Course description credits). Specialist studies are undertaken in the third

The Master’s Degree in ‘Urban Studies in Mediterranean semester (30 ECTS credits) which leads to the setting up of a
Regions’ provides specialist training in sustainable common regional planning assessment. The fourth semester
development planning, enabling graduates to acquire the (30 ECTS credits) focuses on the design of a regional project
skills needed for studies and research in Mediterranean based on the assessment made in the third semester, and/or
coastal regions where urbanisation is spreading at an a personal dissertation, as well as an internship. Students are
increasing pace and the hinterlands are in a transitional required to study in at least two of the consortium’s
phase of development. institutions, and a dual or multiple Master’s degree will be
awarded.
The consortium offers a highly interdisciplinary programme:
urban and rural planning (UPCAM), political science, Applicants for the Eurmed Master’s degree must hold a
sociology and regional studies (USG), geography and history Bachelor’s Degree or ‘Licence’ (180 ECTS credits) in planning,
(US), and architecture and town planning (UTL). The architecture, geography, urban studies or any other area of
programme covers 4 semesters and confers 120 ECTS credits. study recognised by the consortium. Applicants to the
Courses are given in Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Technical University of Lisbon for semesters 3 and 4 must
Each year, up to 60 students are accepted by the consortium, have undergone technical training prior to application.
including 13 from non-European Union countries. Applicants must have a good command of at least two of the
languages used within the consortium. Students will be
The first year is devoted to the fundamental principles selected on the basis of their prior academic achievements
underlying analysis and regional projects (2 x 30 ECTS and their command of the languages used.
Partners Contact
University of Aix-Marseille III Paul Cézanne, France Daniel Pinson
(Co-ordinating institution) Université Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III
University of Sevilla, Spain Institut d’Aménagement Régional
University of Genova, Italy 2, rue Henri Poncet
Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal FR-13 628 - Aix-en-Provence Cedex 1, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.iar.univ-cezanne.fr/
EUROCULTURE
Course description communities and cultures in local and global contexts),

This Master’s Course aims to prepare European and Transfer (analyses cultural meanings and values in social
international graduates for professions in which the interrelations), Intervention (analyses policies, programmes of
knowledge of contemporary Europe and the European Union action) and Co-operation (analyses implications of cross-
(EU) institutions are of relevance. Students of this programme cultural co-operation in trans-national projects).
will also enhance their ability to create projects and joint
ventures between EU and third countries. The focus of the The language of instruction varies according to the
programme is on cultural and social developments, with a institutions chosen by the students. The programme involves
focus on history, norms, values, and citizenship. Both 40 professors and around 120 students (limited to
theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be developed 20 students per university). Upon completion, the consortium
universities provide a double degree.
The consortium offering this Master’s programme is made up
of the universities of Deusto (Spain), Gottingen (Germany), Applicants must have a good level first-cycle degree in a
Groningen (the Netherlands), Krakow (Poland), Olomouc discipline of relevance to Euroculture, a recognised level of
(Czech Republic) and Uppsala (Sweden). Students will spend proficiency in the language(s) of instruction, and be able to
terms at two different universities. The length of the full-time provide evidence of motivation and research/work
programme is 16 months. experience.
The programme has four main components: core fields of

European culture, “Eurocompetences” (practical skills
including an internship), a ten-day Intensive Programme, and
a research component. The core fields of European culture will
be taught, analysed and discussed according to the following
four interrelated concepts: Mobility (analyses people,
Partners Contact
University of Groningen, the Netherlands (Co-ordinating Institution) Robert Wagenaar
University of Uppsala, Sweden University of Groningen
University of Deusto-San Sebastian, Spain Oude Kijk in ‘t Jatstraat 26
Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Germany NL-9712 EK Groningen, THE NETHERLANDS
Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland
University Palacheho v Olomouci, Czech Republic
JUNE 2008
http://www.euroculturemaster.org
Course description
This Master’s Course introduces students from around the elective modules of the Master’s Course include lecture
world to the social, cultural and historical analysis of series, tutorials and seminars. These modules particularly
globalisation processes. The programme builds on the emphasise the historical dimension of globalisation.
strengths of programmes at the London School of Economics Language support and hosting facilities are also available to
and Political Science (UK), the University of Leipzig (Germany), international students.
the University of Vienna (Austria) and at the University of
Warsaw (Poland). It has also established a network of The programme is designed to educate future experts of
third-country partnerships including Dalhousie University transnational integration in the social and cultural
(Canada), Stellenbosch University (South Africa), University implications of globalisation processes. It prepares students
of California at Santa Barbara (USA), Macquarie University for work in the international job market in a variety of
Sydney (Australia). professional areas – in the private sector, in governmental
and non-governmental organisations, as well as in cultural
The curriculum offers interdisciplinary, comparative and and academic fields. Successful students are awarded a
historical perspectives on the different dimensions of double degree. Applicants for this demanding Course must
globalisation. The participating universities have have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, good knowledge
complementary research strengths, allowing them to explore of languages (French and German are used throughout the
a range of economic, sociological and cultural questions in Course, as well as English) and be able to clearly outline their
relation to different world regions. The programme equips motivation and research interests.
students with competences in comparative and intergrative
analysis, as well as practical skills and intercultural
competences. With these abilities, students will be able
to operate within, to critique and to steer different aspects
of globalisation.
The two-year programme consists of an introductory year at

one of the four participating institutions, followed by a year at
a second university which explores the various themes in
greater depth. The programme includes a practical internship,
a joint summer school and a research thesis. Depending on
their choice of mobility track, students can specialise in
transatlantic, post-colonial or Eastern European
transformation processes. The various compulsory and
Partners Contact
University of Leipzig, Germany (Co-ordinating Institution) Matthias Middell
London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom Centre for Advanced Study
University of Vienna, Austria Universität Leipzig
University of Wroclaw, Poland Emil-Fuchs-Strasse 1
DE-04105 Leipzig, GERMANY
JUNE 2008
http://www.uni-leipzig.de/zhs/erasmus_mundus
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Law
Duration 1 year
Course description
This Master’s Course is designed to provide students with The Consortium has seven members: the Erasmus University
advanced knowledge in the Economic Analysis of Law: the Rotterdam (co-ordinating institution) and the universities of
use of economic methods to explain and assess the effects of Aix-Marseille, Bologna, Gent, Hamburg, Manchester, and
law. Students on this programme will become competent to Vienna. Every partner university awards a Master degree in
work for public organisations and large multinational law Law and Economics to students who spent at least one term
firms. Graduates are also well prepared for Ph.D. research in at that university and have successfully completed the one-
Law and Economics. year programme. The degree is officially recognised in all
countries involved. Applicants must have law degrees or
The study programme covers one academic year, divided into economics degrees from a recognised university. Students
three terms. In the first two terms, students are distributed with high grades will be preferred as candidates for
among three teaching centres. This leads to an average class admission.
size of 35 students and a maximum of 105 students in the
entire programme. More than thirty teachers (both lawyers
and economists) offer classes throughout the Master’s
Course. In the first and second terms, there are both
introductory courses and core courses in the major topics in
the economic analysis of law. In the third term, students
follow specialised courses offered at a range of teaching
centres. During this term, students also write their Master’s
thesis. The language of instruction is English, but the Master’s
thesis can also be written in another European language,
excluding the student’s mother tongue.
Partners Contact
Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Co-ordinating Institution) Roger Van den Bergh
Ghent University, Belgium Erasmus University Rotterdam
University of Hamburg, Germany Faculty of Law
University of Aix-Marseille 3 Paul Cezanne, France Burg. Oudlaan 50
University of Bologna, Italy NL-3062 PA Rotterdam, THE NETHERLANDS
University of Vienna, Austria
JUNE 2008
University of Manchester, United Kingdom
http://www.emle.org
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Business studies, management sciences
Health sciences
Europubhealth
European Public Health Master
Course description
This Master’s Course is an integrated two-year Master’s course Regardless of their chosen specialisation, each student also
for all those who wish to embark on a career in public health. carries out research work and a practical placement, and
It is intended to provide students with the analytical tools and undergoes a viva before a panel of international experts.
conceptual knowledge required of decision-makers in public In addition, two modules will bring together all the students,
health. Students will acquire the skills to carry out various in Poland the first year and in France during their second year.
professional public health functions at local, regional,
national, European and international levels, in both the public The language of instruction depends on the mobility track
and the private sectors. A cross-disciplinary approach to chosen by each student: English only, French and English,
public health issues will be taken, combining the expertise Spanish and French, or Spanish and English. All institutions
of the participating institutions with the distinct professional within the consortium will offer practical language courses
environments of the various countries. and Civilisation/Culture courses.
The first year of the curriculum covers basic public health Seventy highly-qualified teachers and researchers are
issues. It can be attended at Sheffield University (UK) or the involved in the Course and each year forty students enrol for
Andalusian School of Public Health (Spain). During the the programme. The final qualification consists of a double
second year, students specialise in a particular subject. Master’s degree awarded by the institutions in which the
The seven specialisations offered draw on the strengths of the student has studied. This Master’s degree is fully recognised
participating institutions of the consortium. The University by all the partners within the consortium and by the
of Copenhagen (Denmark) offers training in Quantitative participating countries. The criteria for eligibility are a
assessment in Public Health, while the Andalusian School Bachelor’s degree and proficiency in the languages suitable
of Public Health (Spain) specialises in Health Management for the mobility combination chosen. All eligible applications
and Quality Improvement. The Jagiellonian University of will be examined by a transnational Admission Committee.
Cracow (Poland) teaches Health Economics and financial
management as well as Social and Health Protection, the
National School of Public Health (France) explores
Environmental Health, and the University of Rennes 1 (France)
introduces its students to Law, Health and Ethics.
Partners Contact
French School of Public Health, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Laurence Theault
University of Copenhagen, Denmark International Affairs Direction
University of Rennes 1, France French School of Public Health
Jagiellonian University, Poland Avenue du Prof. Léon Bernard
Andalusian School of Public Health, Spain FR-35043 Rennes, FRANCE
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
JUNE 2008
http://www.europubhealth.org/
Social sciences
GEMMA
Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies
Course description
GEMMA: Master in Women’s and Gender Studies is a joint The programme is structured as follows:
European multidisciplinary programme which provides high 1. Core Component: 1st semester. (30 ECTS). Taken at host
quality academic education and professional competencies university and organised around the same three courses
for students wanting to conduct further research or intending at all consortium universities: (Feminist History; Feminist
to work in the areas of women’s studies, gender studies and Theory; Feminist Methodology)
equal opportunities. 2.Electives/practice/specialisation: 2nd and 3rd
semesters.(60 ECTS). Divided into:
This European Master is unique in the way it brings together – Electives cluster A: 2nd Semester. 30 ECTS. (at host
approaches to feminism from all cardinal points in Europe. university)
Created as a result of concerted efforts on the part of several – Electives cluster B (mobility): 3rd Semester. 30 ECTS.
universities working together within the Socrates Thematic (at partner university)
Network ATHENA, it brings together the expertise on 3. Master’s thesis: 4th semester (30 ECTS credits)
postgraduate studies of all the institutions involved. In its
composition the GEMMA consortium represents the
harmonisation of eight different institutions from seven
different European countries: University of Granada
(coordinator), University of Bolonia, Central European
University of Budapest, University of Hull, Institutum
Studiorum Humanitatis, Ljubjiana (ISH), University of Lodz,
University of Oviedo and University of Utrecht. GEMMA is thus
the fine tuning of North European, South European and
Central European higher education institutions where
Women’s and Gender studies is one of the main elements in
their postgraduate offer. The languages used by the
consortium universities will be English, Italian and Spanish.
Partners Contact
University of Granada, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) Adelina Sanchez
University of Oviedo, Spain Instituto Universitario de Estudios de la
Central European University, Hungary Mujer
University of Bologna, Italy Edificio Intitutos Rector Lopez Arguëta, s/n
Utrecht University, The Netherlands ES-18071 Granada, SPAIN
University of Lodz, Poland
JUNE 2008
ISH Ljubljana Graduate School of Humanities, Slovenia

University of Hull, United Kingdom
www.ugr.es/local/GEMMA
Philosophy
German and French Philosophy

in the European Context
Course description Franco-German interface is at the heart of the teaching

The Erasmus-Mundus Master’s programme ‘German and offered by the consortium's universities and is viewed as a
French Philosophy in the European Context’ sets out to key factor in the modern and contemporary identity of
provide high-level education in researching the history of European philosophy. The Erasmus-Mundus Master’s
German and French philosophy, and to contribute to the programme ‘German and French Philosophy in the
development of a global community of researchers European Context’, which is based on long standing
specialising in the knowledge and study of the scientific and editorial cooperation between the various
contribution made by German and French philosophers to lecturers/researchers and research centres at the
European and world culture. The innovative aspect of the consortium’s universities, offers future researchers in
programme is that it considers the history and current philosophy and the history of philosophy an initiation into
state of German and French philosophy from the international research strategies, focusing on the diversity
standpoint of the dynamic interaction which has always of approaches and interpretation, particularly in the field
existed between them. It provides high-level education of applied philosophy. This course therefore seeks to be a
both in German philosophy (from Kant to Marx, Husserl, true school of contemporary philosophy that focuses on
Heidegger and Habermas) and in French philosophy (from entirely contemporary issues viewed from the perspective
Maine de Biran to Bergson, Foucault and Deleuze). This of their roots in the history of thought.
Partners Contact
University of Toulouse II, Le Mirail, France Jean-Christophe Goddard
(Co-ordinating Institution) University of Toulouse II, Le Mirail
Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium Department of Philosophy
Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic 7, rue Mirabeau (bat B)
University of Wuppertal, Germany FR-91120 Palaiseau, FRANCE
Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Germany
JUNE 2008
Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany

University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
http://w3.univ-tlse2.fr/philo/
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Education, teacher training
HEEM
European Masters Degree in Higher Education
Course description
In co-operation with several European universities and The course programme is composed of a combination
independent research centres, the University of Aveiro of modules, including research methods and statistics,
(Portugal), the University of Oslo (Norway) and the University the history, governance and management of higher education,
of Tampere (Finland) offer a joint, two-year Masters Course in economic and international dimensions of higher education
Higher Education. The programme is focused on the changing and a Master’s thesis. The Master’s Course consortium
functions, policies, and operations of higher education in a awards successful students a Joint Master’s Degree.
comparative perspective. This is a cross-disciplinary
programme that aims to promote a clear understanding Entry to the Course requires a university degree based on no
of higher education across Europe and internationally, and to less than three years of study (bachelor’s degree) or
contribute to the structured training of the next generations equivalent educational qualifications approved by the
of higher education researchers and managers. admission commission and an adequate knowledge of
English.
The course involves at least one semester of study in Oslo,
and a period of study in either (or both) Finland or Portugal.
There are also opportunities for selected European students
to spend short amounts of time in two partner institutions
associated with the consortium: the University of New
England (Australia) and Obirin University (Japan).
The language of instruction is English. The Course involves a
maximum of forty students, with a professor/student ratio
of approximately one to four.
Partners Contact
University of Oslo, Norway (Co-ordinating Institution) Peter Maassen
University of Aveiro, Portugal HEEM Consortium
University of Tampere, Finland Institute for Educational Research
Faculty of Education
University of Oslo
P. O. Box 1092
JUNE 2008
NO-0318 Oslo, NORWAY
http://www.uv.uio.no/hedda/masterprogramme/heem.html
IMESS
International Masters in Economy, State and Society
Course description
Building on the existing strengths of six leading European Participants spend the first year at University College London
universities, this Masters programme in Economy, State & and the second at a university in the CEE country whose
Society situates the study of the emerging economies and language they have been studying. In year 1: all students:
societies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in a global study a language; take electives relating to their specialist
context. The multidisciplinary, language-based programme is track; undertake research methodology courses; and
organised along four tracks: Economics & Business; Politics & participate in a variety of research skills modules – including
Security; Nation & Society; and History & Culture. ‘Academic writing in English’. In year 2, students continue to
receive language training, produce a 15-20,000-word research
The states of CEE have undergone far-reaching political, dissertation in English and take additional specialised
economic and social change since 1989, culminating in the electives. All non-language elements of the course are
2004 and 2007 European Union enlargements. conducted in English.
Understanding the comparative economic advantages of the
CEE states, their relationship with the EU border states, the Graduates of the programme will have acquired language
importance of migration flows, health and security for the competence, cultural awareness and a deep-rooted
wider region as well as the obstacles faced in developing a knowledge and understanding of the economies, states and
truly knowledge-based economy are essential both for the societies of CEE. Graduates will have developed a set of skills
European and the global community. This MA will raise the suited to entering a career in the private or public sectors or
global expertise in this area by addressing these key issues in for developing a research career in academia.
the context of the region’s economies, states and societies.
Partners Contact
University College London, United Kingdom Robin Aizlewood
(Co-ordinating institution) UCL-School of Slavonic and East European
Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic Studies
University of Tartu, Estonia University College London
University of Helsinki, Finland Gower Street
Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary UK-WC1E 6BT London, UNITED KINGDOM
JUNE 2008
Jagiellonian University, Poland
http://www.imess.eu
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Business studies, management sciences
IMMIT
International Master in Management of Information Technology
Course description
Information and information technology (IT) have become an 1. Foundations: International Business (France)
integral part of products and services and an enabler of 2. Skills: IT Management (Finland)
business processes in an increasingly global economy. As IT 3. Integration: Managing IT for International Business
becomes embedded in (international) business strategies and (Netherlands)
processes, the roles of technologists and business managers 4. Thesis: International IT Management Topics (any location in
become increasingly intertwined. IMMIT, the International Europe).
Master in Management of Information Technology, is designed IMMIT is a European innovation with its uniqueness in
to prepare students to become effective managers at the offering a European perspective on IT Management in
interface between Information Systems and business internationally operating organisations. At the same time,
functions in an increasingly international business IMMIT addresses the differences in culture, geography, time
environment. IMMIT is delivered jointly by IAE Aix-en-Provence zones, telecommunication infrastructure and country-specific
(France), Tilburg University, (The Netherlands) and Turku legal frameworks.
School of Economics (Finland), which are among the best
European institutions in the field of IT management. This is an
integrated Masters taught in English and based on the most
relevant courses of each institution in order to create a unique
programme in International IT management. Upon
completion, students get three degrees: Master of Science in
Information Management (recognised in the Netherlands),
Master Sciences du Management Spécialité Management et
Technologies de l’Information (France) and Master of Science
in Economics and Business Administration (Finland). IMMIT
lasts 2 years (120 ECTS), and is designed for students with an
undergraduate degree in IT or Business / Management. The
programme constitutes four successive phases:
Partners Contact
Tilburg University, The Netherlands Piet Ribbers
(Co-ordinating Institution) Tilburg University
Turun School of Economics, Finland Warandelaan 2
University of Aix-Marseille III Paul Cézanne, France NL-5037AB Tilburg, THE NETHERLANDS
JUNE 2008
http://www.tilburguniversity.nl
International Master’s in
Quaternary and Prehistory
Course description
The International Master’s degree in Quaternary and The course involves higher education partners in four
Prehistory trains specialists in prehistory and paleo- countries: the University of Ferrara (Italy), Rovira i Virgili
antropology, teaching its students the methods and University (Spain), the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
techniques of research in archaeology, prehistory, Quaternary (Portugal), the University of Tras-os Montes e Alto Douro,
geology and palaeontology. It also provides students with an (Portugal) and the National Museum of Natural History
understanding of the issues surrounding the preservation and (France). The languages of instruction are English and French.
revaluation of our natural and cultural heritage. The expected size of the student population on the course is
about 50 students per institution. The professor/student ratio
The course provides students with skills which will equip for laboratory and “on site” activities is approximately
them for careers in the management of museums and 1 to 15. Each Institution has low cost guest-rooms and may
scientific, natural history and archaeological parks. They will also offer language-immersion summer schools and
develop the ability to direct archaeological, prehistoric and scholarships.
palaeontological excavations, and catalogue and file
prehistoric heritage data (including IT skills (GIS)). They will The two year course will lead to the award of nationally
be qualified to carry out research activities for state or private recognized multiple masters diplomas (depending on mobility
companies, including universities and museums, and will also arrangements) from the countries of each institution.
acquire expertise in specialised publishing and the Applicants must have completed a basic three year degree in
procedures of scientific disclosure (including online sources). archaeology, natural science, geology and palaeontology or
cultural heritage preservation.
Partners Contact
University of Ferrara, Italy (Co-ordinating Institution) Carlo Peretto
National Museum of Natural History, France Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Portugal Dipartimento di Biologia ed Evoluzione
Rovira I Virgili University, Spain C.so Ercole I d’Este 32
University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal IT-44100 Ferrara, ITALY
JUNE 2008
http://web.unife.it/progetti/erasmusmundus
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Law
LLM.EUR — ILeS International Legal Studies
Course description
This international course in “European Legal Practice”, This Master’s course must be preceded by a completed law
created in Hannover in 1988, complements the study of the course of at least three years’ duration at a university in an
legal system of the student’s home country with the EU Member State or an EFTA country. Moreover, students with
acquisition of knowledge and skills for working in and with a corresponding university degree from third countries are
various European legal systems, with particular emphasis on also admitted under the Erasmus Mundus programme.
the harmonisation and unification of law in Europe. The language of teaching is, in principle, the national
The course, taken in several countries, offers a taste of the language of the host university in question, and sufficient
local political, economic and social framework conditions and mastery of this language is a condition of admission. All the
aims to prepare students for an international legal career. participating universities offer courses in ab initio and more
It is part of the university co-operation scheme ELPIS advanced German, French or Portuguese, in addition to the
(European Legal Practice Integrated Studies) involving law courses, and personal support is tailored to the needs
30 partner universities in almost all the EU Member States of the students.
and the EFTA countries.
The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Course is run by a smaller

group involving the Law Faculty of the Universität Hannover
(Germany), the International Affairs Faculty of the Université
du Havre (France), the Law Faculty of the Universidade
Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon (Portugal) and the Faculty of Law,
Economics and Management of the Université de Rouen
(France). Students who successfully study for a total of at
least two years at two of these universities in different
countries, are awarded a double Master’s degree with the
letters “LLM Eur”, citing the two places of study in question.
Recognition of the title is guaranteed.
Partners Contact
University of Hannover, Germany (Co-ordinating Institution) Bernd Oppermann
Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal Universität Hannover
University of Le Havre, France Juristische Fakultät
University of Rouen, France Königsworther Platz 1
DE-30167 Hannover, GERMANY
JUNE 2008
http://www.elpis.eu
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Social sciences
MA
Human Rights Practice (Erasmus Mundus)
Course description
With the development of the Universal Declaration of Human different authorities and institutions, the work of NGOs and
Rights, the European Convention of Human Rights, and the humanitarian agencies in assessing the enjoyment or violation
many human rights documents and treaties that have followed of human rights and the dissemination of human rights
in their wake, human rights have become the dominant research, is a crucial but often neglected aspect of human
international moral code, regulating both how people should rights education. This course seeks to address this deficiency
be treated by their governments and institutions and, more through a variety of teaching methods in conjunction with
generally, the agenda of international relations at large. Despite placement learning. Indeed, placement learning will be central
the social, political and philosophical dimensions of human to the course in this respect and students will be trained in
rights, the study of the subject has been dominated by the legal project management and organisational analysis, as well as key
profession. This Masters course, however, takes an intellectual themes of human rights work and social research
interdisciplinary approach that goes beyond the formal methods before taking up a practical work placement in a
legalistic dimensions of human rights, providing necessary relevant organisation. The rationale for the course is the
insights from anthropology, philosophy, sociology, and political development of skilled postgraduates who can make a
science. In doing so, the course's emphasis is on human rights significant contribution to the burgeoning human rights agenda
‘practice’. The ‘practice’ of human rights, involving activities in Europe, and around the world, working with civil society
such as the construction and implementation of rights by organisations, governments, the public sector and business.
Partners Contact
Roehampton University, United Kingdom Damien Short
(Co-ordinating institution) Roehampton University
University of Tromso, Norway Southlands College, Roehampton Lane
Goteborg University, Sweden UK-London SW15 5SL, UNITED KINGDOM
JUNE 2008
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/erasmusmundus/
MACLANDS
Master of Cultural Landscapes
Duration: 2 years
Course description
The Universities of Saint Etienne (France, coordinator), Courses will be taught in national languages. Therefore the
Stuttgart (Germany) and Federico II of Naples (Italy) are programme is intended for students with a very good
offering a two-year Master programme entitled Master of knowledge of French (DALF C1 level), Italian (CELI 3 level) and
Cultural Landscapes (MaCLands). German (ZD level). They are structured according to the ECTS
with 120 credits (30 ECTS per semester).
The objective of this Master is to educate students in the
fields of sustainable preservation, management and Mobility track is defined according to the main role and
development of cultural heritage. competences of the partners:
With its scientific, technical and conceptual contents, through – the first semester will be devoted to foundation courses on
its innovative methodology and its research in the field, cultural heritage and preservation in Saint Etienne
MaCLands will train potential skilled experts and adaptable – in the second semester, students will be in Naples to learn
practitioners in analysis, management and preservation how to set up and carry out projects on town and
(preventive and curative) as well as designers of overall and country planning
sustainable solutions on Town and Country planning issues – the University of Stuttgart will welcome students for the
for cultural heritage. third semester: courses on development and
communication on projects, concepts and virtual heritage
There are many potential professional prospects for the will be taught
students as consulting on management and promotion, – the last semester will take place in one of the members of
projects setting for territories, sites and monuments, the Consortium. This choice is made by students. Under
engineering on memory and cultural heritage, cultural the supervision of an academic advisor the fourth
economy, preservation of cultural heritage, communication, semester is devoted to internships or a Master thesis.
research. Students will be awarded a double degree (from Saint Etienne
30 students are expected within this Master course. and Naples) at least. As soon as the University of Stuttgart will
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree (i.e. 180 ECTS) in offer a recognised Master degree, a multiple degree will be
the European LMD system, or equivalent, in Town and Country delivered to students by the Consortium.
Planning, Humanities, Architecture, Engineering, Design, Art,
History of Art or other equivalent subjects.
Partners Contact
University Jean Monnet of Saint Etienne, France Thomas Guillobez
(Co-ordinating institution) International Office
University of Stuttgart, Germany University Jean Monnet of Saint Etienne
University of Naples Federico II, Italy 21 rue Denis Papin
FR-42023 Saint Etienne Cedex 2, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://master-erasmusmundus-maclands.univ-st-etienne.fr
M.A. Degree in Economics of International Trade

and European Integration
Duration 1 year
Course description
This Master’s Course is an advanced programme in economics The main language of the programme is English, however
jointly taught and organised by a consortium of seven local language courses (French, Dutch and Czech) are offered
European universities: the University of Antwerp (Belgium), as optional courses. These courses can contribute to
the Free University of Brussels (Belgium), Staffordshire students’ overall course credits. The programme leads to the
University (United Kingdom), the University of Cantabria award of a joint Master’s degree. This is jointly awarded by
(Spain), the University of Bari (Italy), the University of Science the partner universities and signed by the Rector, President
and Technology of Lille (France) and the Prague University of or Vice-chancellor of each institution.
Economics (Czech Republic). It is aimed at students interested
in working in research/strategy departments of large banks, The Course has a maximum enrolment of 35 students.
industrial and commercial organisations, as well as Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in economics,
government and international organisations. applied economic studies or an equivalent, be fluent in
English and motivated to study in an international
The programme is a one-year fulltime taught Course with a environment. Students are selected by the consortium’s Joint
substantial dissertation component. In the first term, students Studies Board, based on academic performance.
study in either Staffordshire (United Kingdom) or Lille
(France). At the end of the first term, the two sub-groups move
from the United Kingdom or France to Antwerp (Belgium).
For the third term, the whole group moves to Prague
(Czech Republic). The subjects covered by the programme are:
Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics,
International Trade: Theory and Policy, Economics of European
Integration and Transition, Open Economy Macroeconomics,
Econometrics, and an EU policy seminar. In Antwerp and
Prague, professors from Brussels, Bari and Cantabria
participate in the teaching programme. During the final term,
students finalise their dissertation which they may complete
in any of the consortium universities.
Partners Contact
University of Antwerp, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Wim Meeusen
Free University of Brussels, Belgium University of Antwerpen
Staffordshire University, United Kingdom Dept of Economics
University of Cantabria, Spain Prinsstraat 13
University of Bari, Italy BE-2000 Antwerpen, BELGIUM
University of Science and Technology of Lille, France
JUNE 2008
Prague University of Economics, Czech Republic
http://webhost.ua.ac.be/eitei/
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Performing Arts
MAIPR
Master of Arts in International Performance Research
Duration: 1 year and 6 months
Course description
The Erasmus Mundus Masters Program in International • What does “international,” “global,” “transnational,” or
Performance Research (MAIPR) is an eighteen month “cosmopolitan” signify when coupled with performance or
international course that develops a conceptual analysis of performance contexts? What vocabulary (words and
the global context of contemporary performance practices, images) most satisfactorily suits the characteristics of
highlighting a variety of European perspectives as well as performance? How will research outcomes differ if starting
scholarly and performing arts traditions. It aims to equip from different conceptual frameworks?
students with intellectual and creative skills adequate to • How are performances linked to global networks and
conducting international research, enabling them to operate transnational flows of capital? What is the place of global
as well-trained scholar-artists in an international arena in markets in shaping performance practices now? What
professions ranging from academic to practical performing does theatre tourism (to festivals for example) contribute
arts. ‘International performance’ is twofold: it indicates the or take away from local cultures?
objects of analysis, but also an epistemological lens that • What are the roles of the theatre and performance curator
treats culture neither as an object, nor as a text, but as in the new globalised economy? How might the tasks of
processes, events and enactments. International creative curatorial collaboration in cross-cultural projects
performances are perceived as embodied practices and be reconciled with entrepreneurial responsibilities to the
scenarios that are rehearsed every day in the public sphere global marketplace? Is a future amalgam possible
and sedimented in historical processes: citizenship, gender, between international commercial imperatives for high
ethnicity, habits, and corporeal practices. quality artists and ethically weighted appeals to a sense
of socio-political responsibility and commitment?
Funded by the European Commission, the course is offered by • What is the responsibility of a ‘European’ artist or scholar
three internationally renowned academic institutions: when commenting on performance traditions, history, or
University of Warwick (UK); University of Amsterdam actual performances of former colonies or developing
(Netherlands); and University of Tampere in cooperation with nations? What habits of European thought might affect,
the University of Helsinki, (Finland). Students study at two of interfere with or distort the objects of study or of creation?
these institutions, and conduct fieldwork and arts research in What special European.
one or more of these nations. The first term is spent at a
designated home institution and the second at one of the
partner institutions. While each partner offers modules that
display their specific strengths, the course is designed around
an integrated set of five research questions:
Partners Contact
University of Warwick, United Kingdom Janelle Reinelt
(Co-ordinating Institution) University of Warwick
University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands University House
University of Tampere, Finland UK- CV4 8UW Coventry, United Kingdom
JUNE 2008
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/theatre_s/postgraduate/maipr
MA LLL
European Master’s in Lifelong Learning:
Policy and Management
Course description
The MA LLL is a flexible, multi-site programme based on The Course will develop students’ familiarity with the theories,
a personal Learning Agreement with each student. methods and perspectives of comparative education,
The participating universities are the Danish University of learning, and LLL. Students will learn techniques for
Education, Copenhagen (Denmark), the University of Deusto, recognising diverse learning needs (depending on age,
Bilbao (Spain) and the Institute of Education, University of gender, aptitude, socio-cultural conditions, etc.) and for
London (UK). The programme is based around a series of identifying the appropriate educational actions to meet these
modules, focusing on either policy or management. needs. They will be able to design and develop flexible
A compulsory dissertation is also included. Students will learning paths using the European Credit Transfer System,
begin the course in either Denmark or the UK (two semesters), recognition of prior learning, ICT and e-learning. They will also
and all students will spend their third semester in Spain. develop systemic competences related to management,
Students may choose at which of the three institutions they quality, creativity and leadership. With these skills, students
will spend their fourth semester while writing their will be able to participate actively in the new developments
dissertation. and reforms taking place in Europe through the Bologna and
Copenhagen processes.
This Master’s Course aims to train professionals to design and
develop educational policies concerned with Lifelong Learning The language of instruction is English and the course involves
(LLL). Graduates of this Course will be able to promote around sixty students. The professor/student ratio is
innovative LLL systems that are suited to the social and approximately 1 professor to every 10 students. Students are
organisational context in which they are undertaken. awarded a joint degree which is recognised by all consortium
Students will develop the competences required to mediate partners. Applicants to the Master’s Course must have a good
between the educational community and the needs of the first degree (in the humanities or social sciences) or an
local environment. They will learn to advise organisations on equivalent qualification, and a satisfactory level of spoken
the planning, implementation, evaluation, supervision, and and written English.
control of training mechanisms in LLL.
Partners Contact
Danish School of Education, University of Aarhus, Søren Ehlers
Denmark (Co-ordinating Institution) Danish School of Education
University of Deusto, Spain University of Aarhus
Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom Tuborgvej 164
DK-2400 Copenhagen, DENMARK
JUNE 2008
http://www.dpu.dk/malll
MA SEN
Master’s in Special Education Needs
Course description
This one year Master’s programme focuses on Special The MA SEN will have a maximum of thirty-nine students
Education Needs (SEN) within Europe and beyond. It is annually and a minimum of twelve teaching staff.
conducted by a diverse consortium of European universities: The programme is delivered and assessed in English.
Roehampton University, London (UK), Charles University, There are also opportunities to learn Dutch or Czech.
Prague (Czech Republic) and Fontys University of Professional Students will receive a joint degree from Roehampton
Education, Tilburg (the Netherlands). It looks at the University and Charles University Prague (Czech Republic),
identification and definition of SEN, explores relevant which is recognised internationally.
legislation and the range of policies affecting them, and leads
its students towards a measured consideration of the nature Applicants need a good first degree recognised by the
of provision for SEN within the international context of Masters consortium in a related field of education and/or
education practice. relevant professional experience. International students
whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate
The Course aims to develop the capacity of its students to adequate proficiency.
analyse policy, to engage in comparative action research for
various levels in education, and to contribute to collaborative
exchanges of knowledge, understanding and practice across
a range of international contexts.
Students will study in London and Utrecht, or London, Utrecht

and Prague, according to their choice of optional modules and
dissertation topic. The course is made up of compulsory and
elective modules. All students will study research methods,
investigate international perspectives in professional
educational practice and write a substantial dissertation.
Students will also study for one or two modules on the topic
of “inclusion”, in either the Netherlands or the Czech
Republic. Appropriate prior learning may also be accredited
in place of one module.
Partners Contact
Roehampton University, United Kingdom (Co-ordinating Institution) David Rose
Fontys University for Professional Education, the Netherlands School of Education
Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic Froebel College, Roehampton Lane
UK-London SW15 5PV, UNITED KINGDOM
JUNE 2008
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/erasmusmundus/
Duration 1 year
Course description
This Master’s Course merges two existing high-quality The programme runs over two semesters of full-time study
Master’s programmes of applied ethics: The Nordic Master’s and is mainly conducted in English. The first semester is
Programme in Applied Ethics which started in 2001 and the comprised of different courses in applied ethics while the
Master’s Programme of Applied Ethics at Utrecht University second semester may include both ethics courses and a
which started in 2003. The objective of the Master’s Course Master’s thesis or alternatively a more substantial Master’s
is to create and develop ethical reflection and ethical thesis. The thesis may be written in connection with an
competence with a specifically European dimension. This will internship. Students will participate in a class of about fifty,
involve a mix of relevant theoretical and practical knowledge, making a ratio of about 1 professor to 5 students.
understanding, and evaluation.
A double or a multiple degree is awarded by the three
The consortium implementing this course consists of three institutions and the graduating students also receive a joint
universities; Linkoping University (Sweden), Utrecht University diploma supplement. Minimum formal requirements for
(the Netherlands), and Norwegian University of Science and admission to the programme are a Bachelor’s degree
Technology in Trondheim (Norway). Students have a choice of (or equivalent), or a professional degree which has involved
courses and mobility tracks, with the requirement that at least at least three years of study. The applicants must submit an
one of the courses chosen and one third of the work must be essay in which they demonstrate basic knowledge of ethics
carried out at a second institution. and their affinity for the subject. Selection will be made
according to the quality of the student’s previous work.
Throughout the course, students will be taught to identify and
analyse moral problems in different social and professional
contexts, to present sound input in public and professional
debates on moral issues, to structure and evaluate those
debates, and to formulate theory-based policy
recommendations and assessments regarding moral issues
in specific practices (e.g., health care, law, business, ICT or
journalism). In addition, the programme will focus on
organising constructive ethical deliberation in institutional
and professional contexts, enhancing the quality of applied
ethics as an academic field and as in professional practice.
Partners Contact
Linköping University, Sweden (Co-ordinating Institution) Göran Collste
Utrecht University, the Netherlands Centre for Applied Ethics
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Linköping University
CTE, House Key
SE-581 83 Linköping, SWEDEN
JUNE 2008
http://www.maeappliedethics.eu/
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Performing Arts
MCEMESV
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Performing Arts
Duration: 2 years
Course description
With the Erasmus Mundus program, the seven partners Firstly, students choose one first-year-university (60 ECTS:
(universities of Belgium, Germany, France and Spain) methodological background, study of cultural traditions and
capitalize on the experience acquired through the European management, interdisciplinary approaches) among the
Joint Master in Performing Arts founded in 2005. Their aim is following universities:
to gather the most prominent specialists in Performing Arts – Brussels - Nice - Paris - Frankfort
and to provide an intercultural approach mostly to theatre, Each university offers distinct, yet well connected elements of
dance, but also to circus, opera and street performances. the curriculum.
Their aim is also to encourage the emergence of a specific Students have to be enrolled in this first-year university.
and original curriculum through four interdisciplinary
sections, namely theoretical/intercultural and Second, students choose one or two universities according to
practical/professional domains. the specific (theoretical or practical) fields that they want to
major in: semiotic or anthropological studies, creation,
The “Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Performing Arts” production, staging, training courses, etc. The final term is
qualifies the students for occupations in performing arts devoted to the completion of the final dissertation or project.
related to practice, creation, analysis, theory, education, The Master consists of theoretical lectures, seminars, training
organisation and various branches of the professional field. courses, workshops, contacts with professionals and
institutions and a final dissertation/project. The purpose is to
The two-year-Master requires the following languages: give students the opportunity to gain insight into performing
– French in Paris, Nice and Brussels arts shows, their identity, roots and transformations in a
– Spanish in Sevilla and La Coruna changing society, with special emphasis on the European
– English in Copenhagen context. The program aims at providing the students with a
– German in Frankfurt variety of tools related to the creation and production of, as
well as the critical approach, to a contemporary performance.
Students must have completed a university (or equivalent) The historical, psycho-social, anthropological, aesthetic and
program of 180 ECTS or attest to an artistic or professional semiotic contexts are particularly taken into account.
experience that will be evaluated by the jury of the
consortium. Each university is specialized in a particular field:
Each student can personalize his/her program according to – Brussels: semiotics and performing arts
his/her objectives which have to be detailed in the – Nice: performance and dance
application. – Paris: anthropology and cultural studies
– Frankfurt: dramaturgy (practice)
– Sevilla: text and staging
– La Coruna: performing arts education
– Copenhagen: dance, theatre and performance
Partners Contact
Free University of Brussels, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) André Helbo
University of Paris 8 Vincennes – Saint-Denis, France Free University of Brussels
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt, Germany Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50 CP 123
University of Copenhagen, Denmark BE-1050 Bruxelles, BELGIUM
University of La Coruna, Spain
University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France
JUNE 2008
University of Sevilla, Spain
http://www.ulb.ac.be/philo/artst-mundus
> SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES Business studies, management sciences
MSPME
Masters in Strategic Project Management
Course description
This Master’s Course offers a balanced programme of Courses will be taught in the local language of the universities
professional training informed by the most recent research in concerned. Students also have access to a 12 week English
the field of strategic project management. Over a 16-month language training (HWU); 2 month Italian language course
full-time study period, students develop a systematic (Polimi); and an introductory Swedish course (UmU).
understanding of strategic project management and acquire The class size is around 30-35 students, with a
a critical awareness of the contemporary, pervasive issues professor/student ratio of between one professor to five
concerning this subject, both in the academic field and in students and one professor to eight students.
professional practice.
The degree offered is a multiple degree, awarded by the
The universities involved in the consortium are Heriot-Watt universities at which the student studies. The transferable
University (United Kingdom), the Technical University of Milan skills acquired will enhance students' employability,
(Italy), and Umea University (Sweden). Students of the Course particularly in middle-to-senior strategic and business-related
will learn to understand and evaluate a comprehensive range positions in a wide range of public and private organisations.
of research techniques used in strategic project management. Students will also be prepared for future academic research
With these tools, they will be able to critically evaluate the and lifelong learning, in addition to the impact the degree will
development and use of strategic project management in have on their personal development.
business and management. Students will also carry out
original research on this topic by completing a Master's Selection is competitive and emphasises academic
Thesis. performance and credentials. The minimum admission criteria
are a high-quality Bachelor degree (or an equivalent academic
The course is developed around three interconnected themes: degree), excellent English language ability, and relevant
strategy, control and integration, which reflect the core professional experience. Candidates’ first degrees should be
strengths of each participating University. During the first in a relevant discipline, or in a semi-cognate discipline (for
study period, Heriot-Watt University (HWU) provides example in business and management, or science and
a high-level background in project planning, strategy engineering).
formulation, and implementation in organisations. In the
second study period, the Technical University of Milan (Polimi)
focuses on the function, purpose, creation and management
of appropriate control mechanisms in strategic projects.
During the third study period, at Umeå University (UmU),
students enhance their learning with an integrated and
research-based approach to strategic thinking and project
management, completing two integrated modules and a
Master's thesis.
Partners Contact
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom (Co-ordinating Institution) Paul Gardiner
Technical University of Milan, Italy Heriot-Watt University
Umea University, Sweden UK-Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UNITED KINGDOM
JUNE 2008
http://www.mspme.org/
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Business studies, management sciences
law
MUNDUS MAPP
ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER’S IN PUBLIC POLICY
Course description
MUNDUS MAPP embeds the scholarly field of transnational 4. A second specialised year in the transnational and
public policy into a European context. The degree of political international dimensions of policy at either the Central
integration makes the EU a unique laboratory for studying European University, Budapest OR at the Barcelona
public policy beyond the nation-state. Policy-making in the Institute of International Studies, finishing with an
European space also involves the interaction of diverse applied research or policy paper.
cultural, political and bureaucratic structures. MUNDUS MAPP Strong conceptual foundations combined with practice and
provides students access to this European model of policy-oriented learning provides MUNDUS MAPP graduates
transnational governance. These processes involve with skills and subject-specific knowledge for embarking on
tremendous challenges to policy-makers but also create an or furthering professional careers as policy-makers or policy-
enormous potential for policy learning and transfer. MUNDUS analysts in politics, the civil service, international
MAPP provides a systematic understanding of how political organisation or in the corporate and non-governmental
institutions, processes and public policies operate and sectors. Graduates will have unsurpassed knowledge of
interact from the global political economy through to national European policy making milieus, and solid institutional and
and local levels with a direct focus on European engagements personal networks that will take them forward to leadership
at these levels of governance. roles within Europe and the world.
MUNDUS MAPP collaborates with the Framework 6 GARNET
Four universities from Britain, Hungary, the Netherlands and Research Network of Excellence: ‘Global Governance,
Spain deliver this programme. MUNDUS MAPP offers: Regionalisation and Regulation’.
1. A foundation year in policy studies and research
methods at either the University of York OR the Institute
of Social Studies in the Hague, finishing with a thesis;
2. An annual summer school, taught by consortium faculty
and Erasmus Mundus visiting scholars;
3. An internship at a relevant policy institution where
students will have the chance to gain practical
experience in policy analysis; and
Partners Contact
Central European University, Hungary Agnès Batory
(Co-ordinating Institution) Kozep-Europai Egyetem
Barcelona Institut of International Studies, SPAIN Center for policy studies – Department of
Institute of Social Studies, The Netherlands Public Policy
University of York, United Kingdom Nador u.9.
HU-1051 Budapest, HUNGARY
JUNE 2008
http://www.ceu.hu/dpp/mundusmapp.htm
MUNDUS URBANO
Interdisciplinary Erasmus Mundus Master Course
International Cooperation and Urban Development
Duration: 2 years
Course description
MUNDUS URBANO – the Interdisciplinary ERASMUS MUNDUS The first year of the Master consists of a keystone course
Master’s Course ‘International Cooperation and Urban dedicated to an integral understanding of space, society and
Development’ addresses the rapid urbanization process in technology in urban development in the context of proceeding
countries of the South and looks at possibilities to prevent or globalization. It is taught at Darmstadt University (Germany)
alleviate the problems invariably associated with it. and is geared towards the capability to conceive, oversee and
Conventional wisdom of town planning has proven of little evaluate comprehensive urban projects in the framework of
use to deal with the situation: the highly complex sustainable development.
phenomenon calls for innovative and complex responses that
incorporate physical, managerial, economic and social The second study year provides scope for further
elements simultaneously. Adequate professional specializations in a field of knowledge other than the
methodologies develop in the field and cannot be copied student’s first university degree. The resulting double
from the text books. qualification allows a graduate from this course to
subsequently fill a professional niche unattended in the
Therefore this Master’s course will provide up-to date conventional university system. Specialization options –
knowledge about current theories and practices of urban always linked to international cooperation as a common
development planning especially in countries of the South denominator – are:
and in the East. As a large proportion of investments in this (A) Urban development economics (in Rome)
field involve foreign aid and finance, a second focus is placed (B) Housing and environmental urban development (in
on international cooperation practice where there exists an Barcelona)
unsatisfied need for well prepared experts. The 2-year course (C) Urban management and social programs (in Grenoble)
is innovative in its transdisciplinary set-up, arranging
knowledge around an emerging global phenomenon rather Tuition is in English and applicants must have a first
than starting from the conventional academic faculty university degree plaus a minimum of one year works
framework. Tuition is shared between four prestigious experience in a professional context related to the course.
universities in Germany, Italy, Spain and France. All lecturers Graduates will be awarded a double degree (MSc.) and be
are internationally distinguished scholars and practitioners in eligible for a subsequent PhD study in the EU.
the topic of their respective training module, which
guarantees a quality level that could not be attained by a
course relying on one university’s home faculty. The multi-
national composition of both students and academic staff
fosters the building of a world-wide professional network – an
indispensable asset in this particular professional setting.
Partners Contact
Technical University Darmstadt, Germany Kosta Mathéy
(Co-ordinating institution) Technical University Darmstadt
International University of Catalunya, Spain EI-Lissitzky Str.1
University Pierre Mendez France, France DE-64287 Darmstadt, GERMANY
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
JUNE 2008
http://www.mundus-urbano.eu
NOHA MUNDUS
European Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Aid
Course description
The NOHA Joint European Master’s Course in International The Master’s Course covers a range of topics: International
Humanitarian Action is a multilingual, interdisciplinary, inter- Law, Anthropology, Peace and Conflict Research, Geopolitics,
university postgraduate programme that provides high-quality Peace building and Development, Relief Aid Management,
academic education and professional competences for people International Institutions and Organisations, Human Security,
working or intending to work in the area of international Medicine and Epidemiology. The programme is split into four
humanitarian assistance. It brings together 140 students main parts: an Intensive Programme Component, a Core
(an average of twenty per university), from strong academic course in the university where graduates registered, an
and professional backgrounds, for a sixteen-month Orientation Period in another university of the network, and
programme which combines theoretical knowledge with finally, a research and work placement component in network
practical skills. university and/or international organisations.
The programme is jointly offered by seven European After successfully completing all programme components all
universities involved in the Network on Humanitarian Action students will be awarded the degree of the universities where
(NOHA): the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium), they have studied as well as a European Master Joint Degree
University of Aix-Marseille III (France), Ruhr University Bochum Diploma in Humanitarian Action. The study periods provide
(Germany), University College of Dublin (Ireland), University of students with the possibility of using at least two European
Deusto (Spain), Uppsala University (Sweden), and the languages. To ensure quality, enrolment is limited to about
University of Groningen (the Netherlands). Several third- twenty students per university.
country partner universities are also involved in the
programme, providing additional short-term opportunities for Participants must have completed a good bachelor degree in
teaching/student exchanges. These include institutions in a discipline of relevance to humanitarian action and have an
Canada, USA, Lebanon, Brazil, Indonesia, Columbia, adequate level of proficiency in the language(s) of instruction.
South Africa, and Australia. Motivation and research/work experience will also be taken
into consideration.
Partners Contact
University of Deusto, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) Julia María González Ferreras
Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium University of Deusto
RUB University of Bochum, Germany Avda de las Universidades 24
University of Aix Marseille III Paul Cezanne, France ES-48007 Bilbao, SPAIN
University College Dublin, Ireland
University of Groningen, the Netherlands
JUNE 2008
Uppsala University, Sweden
http://www.noha.deusto.es
> SOCIAL SCIENCES | HUMANITIES Social sciences (Including Economics)
Architecture, urban and regional planning
TPTI
Techniques, Patrimony and Industrial Territory:
History, Valorisation, Didactic
Course description Entry requirements:

Aims of the TPTI: 25 applicants are selected each year. The course is open to
This Master’s Degree is intended for students seeking students holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
advanced studies in heritage methodology, practice and Experience in heritage work, museum practice, site
teaching. It emphasises historical and field analysis and management or restoration, or industrial archaeology is also
considers both pure research and action research. Teaching strongly recommended. Fluent written and spoken French is
takes place in three centres of excellence: the Sorbonne essential (ALTE level 4 or 5) as is a good command of English
(Paris), Padua (Italy) and Evora (Portugal). (ALTE level 3 or 4).
The study programme: Qualifications, post-course openings:

TPTI is a two-year course. Admission is by project, on the On successful completion of the TPTI course, students will be
basis of which students are assigned a tutor in one of the awarded three diplomas and one Diploma Supplement. The
consortium’s three universities. The programme (120 ECTS course will give graduates access to PhD programmes, or to
credits) covers 1) three modules delivered on the three sites professional opportunities such as museum work, inventory-
(80 ECTS credits); 2) language courses: French, English, taking, collection management; museum design, consultancy
Italian and Portuguese (15 ECTS credits); 3) submission of a work in management and restoration of monuments and
Master’s dissertation in French or English, followed by a viva historic sites, cultural economics and engineering,
voce examination (25 ECTS credits). communication, and scientific and technical journalism.
Course schedule:
The course begins in Paris (1st semester), and continues in
Evora (2nd semester), followed by Padua (3rd semester),
concluding with the dissertation (4th semester) in the
university where the student’s tutor teaches. Teaching is in
French and English.
Partners Contact
University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, France Anne-Françoise Garçon
(Co-ordinating institution) University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
University of Padova, Italy Faculty of History
University of Evora, Portugal Centre Mahler-Sorbonne
9 rue Mahler
FR-75004 Paris, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.tpti.eu
WOP-P
Master on Work, Organisational and Personnel Psychology
Course description
This Master’s programme aims to prepare both European and The languages of instruction and examination are those of the
non-European students to become competent practitioners in countries where the universities are located (Spanish, French,
Work, Organisational and Personnel Psychology. It is offered Italian, and Portuguese), with the exception of the Joint
by a consortium of five European universities: the University Intensive Learning Unit (Winter School), where the language
of Valencia (Spain), the University of Barcelona (Spain), of instruction and examination is English. Some seminars and
Rene Descartes University Paris 5 (France), Bologna University courses in the partner institutions may also be given in
(Italy), and the University of Coimbra (Portugal). English. The size of the student population is 125,
The programme includes courses on work, organisational, and and 75 teaching staff are involved in the programme.
personnel Psychology, including theory and methodology, Teaching staff consists of well-recognised researchers and
elective courses related to the field, a Joint Intensive Learning professionals from throughout the world.
Unit (Winter School), a professional internship, and a final
Professional Report integrating research and practice. Students will be awarded a double degree from their “home”
and “host” institutions. The Master’s programme qualifies
Based on the "scientist-practitioner" model, this programme students for the professional practice of Work, Organisational,
prepares practitioners through the acquisition of professional and Personnel Psychology. As it is based on national laws
and research competences. It implements the main guidelines regulating the psychologist profession, the titles awarded
developed by the Euro-Psych model for the European Diploma make it possible to practice the profession of psychologist in
of Psychology (EDP) supported by the European Federation of the field of WOP Psychology in the countries of the
Psychology Association (EFPA). It also follows the Reference programme. Moreover, the Master’s programme facilitates
Model and Minimal Standards of the European Curriculum in access to doctoral studies in this and related disciplines.
WOP Psychology established by the European Network of
Work and Organizational Psychology Professors (ENOP). Admission criteria are a prior university degree in psychology,
English language skills according to the common European
The duration of the Programme is two years. Each student will Framework of reference for languages and fluency in at least
work for half of the programme at the institution where they one of the European languages of the consortium (Spanish,
are registered. Students also have to study for at least a third French, Italian, or Portuguese).
of the Course in another partner institution located in a
different country. Any combination of “home” and “host”
universities is possible, as long as the student spends time
in two different countries.
Partners Contact
University of Valencia, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) José M. Peiró-Silla
University of Barcelona, Spain Department of Social Psychology
University of Bologna, Italy University of Valencia
University of Paris 5 Rene Descartes, France Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21
University of Coimbra, Portugal ES-46010 Valencia, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.erasmuswop.org
> LIFE SCIENCES Agricultural and forestry sciences
AGRIS MUNDUS
Sustainable Development in Agriculture Masters Course
Duration 2 years
Course description
The AGRIS MUNDUS Master’s Course is a product of NATURA, Course is devoted to thesis work, with double supervision.
the network of European universities with a tropical and The institutions involved are the Wageningen University
subtropical orientation in agriculture. Since 1988, NATURA and Research Centre (the Netherlands), the University
has collaborated closely with institutions in Asia, Africa and of Copehagen (Denmark), the University of Cork (Ireland),
the Americas in providing post-graduate education and the University of Catania (Italy), the Technical University
training opportunities. It focuses on improving the of Madrid (Spain) and the International Centre for Higher
management of rural and agricultural development for Education in Agricultural Sciences of Montpellier SupAgro,
disadvantaged populations. The approach utilised stresses (France).
the mobility of people throughout the network, allowing
different disciplines to exchange experiences and reinforcing The ratio staff/student is approximately one professor to
a common high-quality standard in education and training. every two students. The language of study will be English,
Spanish, Italian, or a combination of these, depending on the
This specific course provides its students with the skills and track the student chooses. Students will be awarded two
understanding to deal with current global and international nationally-recognised Master’s degrees from the two hosting
concerns in agriculture and rural development. Graduates will universities, together with a specific NATURA Master’s
be qualified to identify and critically analyse key factors certificate in Sustainable Development in Agriculture.
shaping the development of crop, forest and animal They will also receive a joint Diploma Supplement which
production, the management of rural development projects outlines the nature, level, content and status of their studies,
and, finally, the sustainable use of natural resources. They will the study courses attended and the professional training
be trained to formulate and provide effective and appropriate acquired.
responses to complex agricultural and environmental issues.
Applicants require a Bachelor of Sciences with distinction in a
Students can specialise in one of seven fields: agricultural field related to agricultural development or, alternatively,
systems research and development, horticultural crops a Bachelor in Social Sciences (or equivalent), from
management, livestock production & systems, tropical rural a high-quality institution. Applicants will need to provide
forestry, land and water management, human nutrition and evidence they possess sufficient language ability in the
food systems, or rural local development and food security. relevant European languages, along with a letter of
motivation. Preference will be given to candidates with
The mobility track of this programme involves a year’s study appropriate professional experience, who have been
in one university followed by a year in a second institution in recommended by an academic or a professional body.
a different country. There are twelve possible combinations
for the student to choose from. The fourth semester of the
Partners Contact
International Centre for Higher Education in Agricultural Didier Pillot
Sciences of Montpellier SupAgro, France Montpellier SupAgro
(Co-ordinating Institution) BP 5098
University of Wageningen and Research Centre, the Netherlands 1101, avenue Agropolis
University of Copenhagen, Denmark FR-34033 Montpellier Cedex 01, FRANCE
University College of Cork, Ireland
JUNE 2008
University of Catania, Italy

Technical University of Madrid, Spain
http://www.agrimundus.eu
> E N G I N E E R I N G A N D N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S Natural sciences
ASC
Master of Science: Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry
Duration 2 years
Course description
The «Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry» Masters course University of Bologna (IT): Quantum Chemistry,
is a two year (120 ECTS) programme within 7 european Catalysis.
universities, providing students with state of the art University of Helsinki (FI): Spectroscopy of
spectroscopic techniques in a broad range of modern Environmental and Green Chemistry.
chemistry applications. University of Krakow (PL): Optical Spectroscopy,
Computational and Forensic Chemistry
The ASC Master of Science diploma is delivered after University Leipzig (DE): Bioorganic NMR, Protein
completion of 90 ECTS (3 semesters) of courses and 30 ECTS Crystallography.
of a Master thesis. Courses are taught in English at the seven University of Lille (FR): Solid State Spectroscopy –
partner universities. The network student population will be in NMR, X ray diffraction.
the 60-70 brackets, with a student to teacher ratio of 2.0 or University of Madrid (ES): Chemical sensors, ultrafast
better. The ASC programme recruits students with a Lasers and femtochemistry.
Eurobachelor in Chemistry, or holders of equivalent degrees, – A 4th semester mobility in any of the consortium
and a B2 prerequisite English level. institutions upon student choice of a research topic
towards the Master thesis, which will be strongly
The selected students will study in at least 2 countries encouraged to be based on a collaborative project
(minimum mandatory mobility: one semester): between two of the partner institutions.
– A 1st semester at Lille (FR) or Leipzig (DE), dedicated to
provide all candidates with a common platform of core A Summer school will be organised each year in the ASC
courses in advanced spectroscopic methods, including Master programme, at the end of the first year, bringing ASC
magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, optical students in one location as a group.
spectroscopy and diffraction techniques. The ASC Master aims to prepare students to become experts
– A second semester at Lille (FR) or Leipzig (DE), where in and develop international skills towards doctoral programs
addition to courses in spectroscopy, the ASC curriculum and/or professional activities in chemical analysis,
prepares students for specialisation courses and research characterization of the structures of materials, and
projects to be carried out at a later date, in which measurements of fast phenomena.
spectroscopy will be the backbone. The joint/ multiple Masters of Science diploma in «Advanced
– A 3rd semester mobility in any of the consortium Spectroscopy in Chemistry» is awarded by the seven
institutions for specialization courses, where expansion is universities of the consortium, with a joint Diploma
provided with applications in the following specialties : Supplement.
University of Bergen (NO): Spectroscopy of natural
products.
Partners Contact
University of Sciences and Technologies of Lille, Jean-Pierre Wignacourt
France (Co-ordinating Institution) Faculty of Chemistry
University of Bologna, Italy University of Sciences and Technologies of Lille
University Complutense of Madrid, Spain Bat C7, Avenue Mendeleïev
University of Leipzig, Germany BP90108
University of Bergen, Norway FR-59652 Villeneuve D’Ascq, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
University of Helsinki, Finland

Jagiellonian University of Karkow, Poland
http://www.master-asc.org
> LIFE SCIENCES Biology
EMAE
European Master in Applied Ecology
Duration 2 years
Course description
Environmental protection is certainly the greatest current In September of the first year, students are welcomed in
challenge to mankind as it plays a crucial role in economic Poitiers where intensive language training (in French, German
and societal development throughout the world. By cleaving or Portuguese) is provided. During the first year, basic
to this challenge, we will be able to generate sustainable knowledge and skills are acquired in both Poitiers (September
development within human societies. The understanding of to December) and Norwich (January to March) in the main
direct and indirect effects of global change on biodiversity will fields of Ecology, from a functional approach of ecosystems to
be crucial for management and conservation of natural the ecological consequences of global change. Elective field
environments. Over the last decades, the analyses carried out training completes the programme either in Coimbra or Kiel
by ecologists have revealed the great fragility of natural (April to July). The teaching language is mainly English.
balances and the dramatic ecological consequences of The second year corresponds to the elective specialization
unwise human activities. hosted by one of the EMAE institutions in the following areas:
– Applied and Theoretical approaches in animal ecology
The European Master in Applied Ecology (EMAE) plans to form and population biology, Poitiers
specialists able to develop and lead ecological projects – Advanced studies on dynamics and function of terrestrial
throughout the world by providing them with a wide range of and aquatic ecosystems, Kiel
competences and skills, completed by a professional – Environmental quality & Ecotoxicology, Coimbra
specialization in one of several leading fields of Ecology – Environmental sciences & Conservation, Norwich
(Conservation, Toxicology, Functional ecosystem dynamics, The Master’s project is co-supervised and a part can be
Evolutionary ecology, Environmental sciences). carried out in overseas partner institution using our worldwide
collaborative network in South and North America, Asia,
The EMAE Masters Course is an integrated programme Australia or Europe.
designed by 4 Universities with a wide-range leadership in
Ecology: Université de Poitiers, France (Co-ordinating The programme ends by the defense of Master Thesis in the
institution); Christian Albrechts Universität in Kiel, Germany; hosting institution. Then, students are awarded in Poitiers in
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal and University of East September in a farewell congress during which they present
Anglia in Norwich, UK. Our research activities as well our again their project to fellows and new incoming EMAE
international relationships and experiences clearly students.
demonstrate complementarities and robustness of our The completion of the cursus is rewarded by multiple Master
competences as a whole. degrees detailing individual curriculum in a Diploma
Supplement.
Partners Contact
University of Poitiers, France (Co-ordinating institution) Yves Caubet
Christian Albrechts University in Kiel, Germany Université de Poitiers, UFR SFA
University of Coimbra, Portugal Dpt Biologie, Organismes, Populations – UMR CNRS 6556
University of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom 40, Avenue du Recteur Pineau
FR-86022 Poitiers Cedex, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.master-emae.org
> LIFE SCIENCES Oceanography
EMBC
Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity
and Conservation
Duration 2 years
Course description
The Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity Research Stations operating within the EU-Network of
and Conservation (EMBC) is offered by a University Excellence MarBEF. A research project (Master thesis) of
consortium consisting of 6 partners: Ghent University 30 ECTS is presented within the field of one of the three
(Belgium), University of Bremen (Germany), University of thematic areas. Transferable skills (including training in native
Pierre et Marie Curie – Paris 6 (France), University of the languages, scientific communication, research management)
Algarve (Portugal), University of Oviedo (Spain) and University is provided as well. Elective courses count for 20 ECTS.
of Klaipèda (Lithuania).
Student mobility is an integral part of the Master. 50 students
The study programme is divided in 3 thematic modules: (25 third country students and 25 European students) start in
(1) Understanding the structure and function of marine one of the three group I Universities (Gent, Bremen or Algarve)
biodiversity deals with the fundamental aspects of for 2 semesters; for the third semester, students move to one
Oceanography (on a multidisciplinary basis, including of the group II Universities (Paris, Oviedo or Klaipèda). The
physics, chemistry, geology, biology, ecology, biogeography, research project for the thesis work can be performed in one
climate change), the structure and functioning of Marine of the partner institutions.
Biodiversity (from genes to habitats) and with Impact studies
(at least 24 ECTS). The language of instruction is English. During the study
(2) Toolbox for investigating marine biodiversity provides an period, the ‘survival’ languages (Dutch, German, Portuguese,
advanced training in Statistics and experimental design, French, Spanish or Lithuanian) can be studied as well.
Modelling, Taxonomy, Data and Information Management, Successful students obtain the qualification and degree of
Field observations and interpretation and Molecular methods Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and
(at least 20 ECTS). Conservation. This joint degree will be awarded and
(3) Conservation and Restoration of marine biodiversity deals recognized by each of the participating institutions. Details of
with the application of the above mentioned theories and the thematic modules and research projects are provided in a
methods in order to develop a sustainable use of the marine Diploma Supplement.
environment (at least 10 ECTS).
The course is open to students with at least a bachelor (or
The programme (2 years or 120 ECTS) is complemented with Master) degree in biology, ecology, environmental sciences,
summer schools on specialized topics in European Marine oceanography, marine sciences, geography, geology, or other
equivalent degrees with minimum 180 credits.
Partners Contact
Ghent University, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Magda Vincx
University Pierre et Marie Curie – Paris 6, France Ghent University
University of Oviedo, Spain Krijgslaan 281, building S8
Klaipeda University, Lithuania BE-9000 Gent, BELGIUM
University of Bremen, Germany
University of the Algarve, Portugal
JUNE 2008
http://embc.marbef.org
> LIFE SCIENCES Biochemistry
EMQAL
European Joint Master in Quality in Analytical Laboratories
Duration 1 year and 6 months
Course description
Analytical laboratories play an increasingly important role in A wide choice of modules enables students to acquire
modern societies. Just a few examples are the analysis of competencies in Laboratory Management applied in a variety
drinking water and foods to assure public health, the clinical of fields: water, food, biochemical or clinical analysis. This
analysis that must support medical decisions, pollution levels allows the student to pursue fields that are most interesting
that must be assessed by environmental analysis, even court for his/her professional development. The study programme
trial decisions are based on the results of forensic analysis. lectures are grouped into specialist modules on particular
Nowadays, laboratories are required to adopt quality systems fields of expertise in Quality Management, Analytical Methods
conforming to international standards, in order to assure that and Data Analysis.
results are reliable and comparable worldwide.
The consortium includes leading European Research
The European Master in Quality in Analytical Laboratories institutions: University of Algarve (coordinator); Gdansk
prepares professionals for analytical laboratories, focusing on University of Technology, University of Bergen, University of
laboratory management and quality systems, along with Barcelona and University of Cadiz. The location of the taught
complementing their technical knowledge. programme rotates every year, as it is hosted by different
participating institutions in order to promote Teaching Staff
The admission criteria are a first cycle higher education Mobility.
degree (min 180 ECTS) from a European or non-European Students must gain a minimum of 30 of their credits in a
university in appropriate disciplines such as Health Sciences, second participating university.
Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Biological Sciences or
Environmental Sciences. The Qualification obtained is a European Joint Master Degree
in Quality in Analytical Laboratories which is awarded by the
The programme duration is 18 month (90 ECTS), consisting of universities that the student visited as part of the ERASMUS
a 1 year (60 ECTS) taught course and a 6 months Project and MUNDUS programme. Details of the modules and research
Thesis (30 ECTS). The main language of instruction is English. projects that were followed by the students are given in a
Each university also offers an intensive language school Diploma Supplement.
during the summer prior to the programme, as well as local
language training during the course.
Partners Contact
University of Algarve, Portugal (Co-ordinating institution) Isabel Cavaco
Gdansk University of Technology, Poland University of Algarve
University of Bergen, Norway Campus de Gambelas
University of Barcelona, Spain PT-8005-139 Faro, PORTUGAL
University of Cadiz, Spain
JUNE 2008
http://cursos.ualg.pt/emqal
> LIFE SCIENCES Other / Adapted physical activity
EMMAPA
Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity
Duration 1 year
Course description
This Erasmus Mundus Master’s Course provides state-of-the- By bringing together experts from all over Europe, this
art research and teaching instruction in Adapted Physical Master’s Course prepares future APA specialists to meet the
Activity (APA), a discipline which adapts the social, new demands of this specific field. Around forty students
pedagogical and technical aspects of physical activity to the participate in the Course each year and approximately forty-
needs of people with a disability. The programme is organised eight full-time professors teach on the programme.
by the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), the University The language of instruction is English.
of Limerick (Ireland), the Palacky University Olomouc
(Czech Republic) and the Norwegian University of Sport and The participating higher education institutions confer a joint
Physical Education (Norway). In an effort to strengthen its Master’s degree to all students upon conclusion of the
global perspective, this consortium also engages in programme. The minimum application requirement for the
partnerships with several third-country institutions: the Master’s Course is a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education,
University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia), the physiotherapy, sport/movement sciences, or motor
Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Curry University rehabilitation. As the official language of the Master program
of Virginia (USA). is English, students are expected to be sufficiently conversant
in English (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing),
The Master’s Course offers its students a unique opportunity and to understand and discuss scientific literature.
to design adapted physical activity programmes for
individuals with disabilities. Advanced courses in movement,
exercise science, and applied behaviour analysis, is integral
to the programme. In one of four optional study tracks,
students will gain practical experience in applying adapted
physical activities for persons with disabilities within a broad
range of educational, sports, rehabilitation and recreational
settings. Each study track is comprised of five phases of
study, including topics such as theory, sensory motor,
psychosocial, and physiological disorders. The Course also
provides hands-on research in specialised centres and
dissertation guidance for its students.
Partners Contact
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Bart Nuttin
Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education, Norway Catholic University of Leuven
Palacky University of Olomouc, Czech Republic Labo Exp. Neurochirurgie en Neuroanatomie, U.Z.
University of Limerick, Ireland Herestraat, 49
BE-3000 Leuven, BELGIUM
JUNE 2008
http://www.erasmusmundus.be/
> LIFE SCIENCES Biology
EUMAINE
European Master of Science in Nematology
Duration 2 years
Course description
Nematodes are everywhere and play a variety of roles. They Depending upon the interest and background students can
are among the most harmful organisms of crops, especially in choose between 2 modules: Nematology applied to agro-
the tropics. However, several species are very promising as ecosystems or Nematology applied to natural ecosystems.
natural antagonists and can be used in bio-control During this 2-years Master programme students will spend the
programmes against pest insects. Because of their ubiquitous first semester, covering basic Nematology courses in English,
presence, overwhelming densities and diversity (sometimes at Ghent University (Belgium) and from the second semester
compared to insects) the free-living nematodes are an ideal onwards they can select Specialised Nematology and
tool for biodiversity studies as well. Moreover, they are used supporting courses at any of the partner universities : the
as bio-indicators of pollution in both terrestrial and aquatic University of Jaén (Spain), the University of Évora (Portugal),
environments. the University of Bielefeld (Germany) or Ghent University
(Belgium) where they will be staying for at least one more
The European Master of Science in Nematology (EUMAINE) semester. Some courses are taught in Spanish, Portuguese
programme, brings together some of the European leading and German.
universities and research institutes active in Nematology. The
objective of the EUMAINE is to give participants a thorough Because of its multidisciplinary approach the programme
basis, practical skills and updated knowledge in all aspects of prepares the student for a career in very diverse environments
plant- and insect-parasitic nematodes, as well as free-living and disciplines.
aquatic and soil nematodes and to ensure that the student The course is open for candidates having a University BSc
becomes familiar with current theoretical and applied aspects degree in agricultural, biological or environmental sciences
of scientific research through direct contact with renowned with a degree equivalent to first class honours or second class
nematologists and nematological institutes from different upper.
countries. It fulfils the international needs for training highly An international educational committee will select the
qualified nematologists with a multidisciplinary knowledge in candidates up to a maximum of 28 participants per year.
the diverse fields of Nematology. Students who successful finish the programme will be
awarded the degree of European Master of Science in
Nematology and will be given a joint degree among the
universities involved.
Partners Contact
Ghent University, Belgium (Co-ordinating institution) Maurice Moens
University of Jaén, Spain Ghent University
Bielefeld University, Germany Ledeganckstraat 35
University of Évora, Portugal BE-9000 Gent, BELGIUM
JUNE 2008
http://www.eumaine.ugent.be
> LIFE SCIENCES Geography, earth and environmental studies
European Joint Master in

Water and Coastal Management
Course description
The objective of the Course is to train managers in integrated The size of student population is 60 students per annum.
River-Basin and Coastal Zone management. The programme The professor/student ratio is very high (+/- 1:1) because of
runs for eighteen months, consisting of a one-year taught the wide choice of modules offered enabling students to
course and a six month project and thesis. The course pursue fields of particular importance to their professional
lectures are grouped into specialist modules on particular training. The main language of instruction is English. Each
fields of expertise in environmental, water, and coastal university also offers an intensive language school during the
management. summer prior to the programme, as well as local language
training during the course.
The consortium is made up of leading European research
institutions: the University of Algarve (Portugal) The qualification obtained on the successful completion of
as co-ordinator; the University of Bergen (Norway); the the course is the European Joint Master’s Degree in Water and
University of Cadiz (Spain) and the University of Plymouth Coastal Management. This is awarded by the universities that
(UK). There is also a subset of an expanding network of third- the student visits as part of the Erasmus Mundus programme.
country institutions that collaborate with this consortium, Details of the modules and research projects that were
including universities in Russia, the USA, Colombia, Mexico, undertaken by students are provided in a Diploma
Argentina, Brazil, and China. Supplement. Applicants require a first higher education
degree in appropriate disciplines such as Hydrology,
The location of the taught programme rotates every year as it Environmental and Ocean Sciences.
is hosted by different participating institutions in order to
promote teaching staff mobility. Students must gain at least a
third of their course credits in a second participating
university.
Partners Contact
University of Algarve, Portugal (Co-ordinating Institution) Alice Newton
University of Bergen, Norway Universidade do Algarve
University of Cadiz, Spain Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia – FCT
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom Campus de Gambelas
PT-8005-139 Faro, PORTUGAL
JUNE 2008
http://www.ualg.pt/EUMScWCM/
European Master in Animal Breeding

and Genetics (EM-ABG)
Duration: 2 years
Course description EM-ABG starts with an orientation period for all students in
The European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics course Wageningen. The Course will consist of obligatory and
(EM-ABG) is a response to the need for highly qualified optional studies: Introductory Subjects, Applied Period,
graduates in the knowledge intensive area of farm animal Problem Oriented Subjects, and Thesis. Students will conduct
breeding and genetics which is operating internationally. The the major part of their training at two universities of the
focus of EM-ABG is on the development of sustainable
consortium. The duration of the stay at one university varies
breeding programmes for farm animals, fish and companion
between 6 and 18 months. Successful students are awarded
animals.
two nationally recognized masters degrees (double degree).
EM-ABG aims at building capacities in the fields of animal
EM-ABG will be open to well motivated students who have
breeding and genetics to meet the following challenges in
completed BSc or equivalent degree in animal science or
developed and developing countries:
related fields and good knowledge in English, both orally and
– increase of livestock and fish production, while preserving
written. Applicants will be asked to explain their goals and
the quality of the products and the welfare of animals;
interests in coming to Europe.
– preservation of natural resources, especially biodiversity,
which become scarcer and scarcer;
– development of sustainable animal breeding programmes
that contribute to improved livelihood of farmers and
efficient food chains;
– development of sustainable breeding programmes that
contribute to the improved health and welfare of
companion animals (including populations in zoos and
nature reserves).
The EM-ABG graduate will be trained to formulate and provide

effective and appropriate responses to these challenges. The
language of instruction is English except at Paris-Grignon
where French will also be used in the first year.
Partners Contact
University of Wageningen, The Netherlands Johan Van Arendonk
(Co-ordinating Institution) University of Wageningen
BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Department Animal Sciences
Sciences, Austria Post Box 338
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Germany NL-6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental
JUNE 2008
Sciences – Agro Paris Tech – ENGREF, France

Norvegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
http://www.emabg.wur.nl
> LIFE SCIENCES Horticulture
IMHS
International Master in Horticultural Sciences
Duration 2 years
Course description
The aim of IMHS is to form professional figures able to work in
global horticultural markets. The project will provide a top
level program that highly qualifies graduates to deal with the
challenge of modern horticulture by offering them the
instruments to face the rapid changes occurring worldwide.
Partners Contact
University of Bologna, Italy (Co-ordinating Institution) Guglielmo Costa
University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, University of Bologna
Austria Viale G. Fanin, 46
Technical University of Munich, Germany IT-40127 Bologna, ITALY
JUNE 2008
www.imahs.unibo.it
IMRD
International Master of Science in Rural Development
Duration 2 years
Course description
The joint IMRD course offered by Ghent University (Belgium), The basic training module can be followed in English,
National Higher Agricultural Education Institute (Agrocampus) Spanish, French or German. For the specialised modules,
of Rennes (France), University of Cordoba (Spain) and mainly English is used. Besides the specialisation modules
Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany) in collaboration with available in the four core partner universities, some
the satellite partner universities of Pisa (Italy), Wageningen additional modules can be followed in the three satellite
(the Netherlands) and Nitra (Slovakia), trains people from all institutions. To facilitate studying in different languages,
over the world in the theoretical and practical aspects of the special language training facilities are available. Successful
development of rural areas. The course is oriented toward students obtain the qualification and degree of International
rural development problems in developed and developing Master in Rural Development. This joint degree will be
countries, and also provides insight into the European vision awarded and recognised by each of the participating
and model of rural development. institutions.
This Master programme combines the specialised courses The course is open to students with at least a bachelor’s
available in its different institutes on this topic, integrating (or equivalent) degree in bioscience engineering, agricultural
knowledge from both technical and social sciences. or environmental sciences, geography, forestry, veterinary
The programme, organised in four semesters, is followed in at sciences, economics, sociology, rural development studies or
least two European institutes belonging to the consortium. equivalent fields.
During the two years of the programme, students receive
basic training in each of the basic competence domains, Interested students can download application forms from the
specialised training in at least two of the core disciplines, IMRD website. The IMRD Managing Board takes admission
practical training in the integrated approach through common decisions for all students and proposes non-EU students for
case studies and research training through the submission of Erasmus Mundus scholarships. Candidates from EU countries
a dissertation. can apply for normal Erasmus exchange scholarships or for
specific national scholarships offered by each of the network
institutes or countries.
Partners Contact
Ghent University, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Guido Van Huylenbroeck
Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany Ghent University
University of Cordoba, Spain Department of Agricultural Economics
National Higher Agricultural Education Institute (Agrocampus) Coupure Links 653
of Rennes, France BE-9000 Gent, BELGIUM
University of Pisa, Italy
JUNE 2008
Wageningen University, the Netherlands

Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra, Slovakia
http://www.agri-econ.ugent.be/IMRD/
Agricultural, forestry sciences
> LIFE SCIENCES Engineering, technology
Natural sciences
International Master Vintage

Vine, Wine and Terroir Management
Duration 2 years
Course description
This Master’s programme aims to develop experts in environment. Students will be supported in the preparation
viticulture, familiarising them with the European dimension of their professional projects which take place in a company.
of viticultural production. It equips them with the necessary They will also take part in a three-week international study
knowledge of the technical aspects of the subject and trip.
exercises these technological, economic, organizational,
strategic and market related skills in at least two European With forty permanent professors, supported by numerous
languages. It offers a strong emphasis on viticulture and the other scientists, the thirty students accepted each year
wine industry in Europe, encouraging the development of new benefit from an individualised tutorial programme.
solidarity in the face of increasing competition from the wines The training is provided in French and in English
of other continents. The Course will also develop broader (around 50% for each language). Students will also acquire
knowledge of viticulture throughout the world, aiming to train a second foreign language (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,
students to be international experts who understand other French, English).
emerging wine countries, and who recognize the importance
of trade between these countries and Europe. All students will be awarded a double Master’s degree, as well
as a joint diploma certifying their participation in the Course.
The course is offered by the Higher Agricultural Education Graduates of the Course will be employable at a manager
Institute (ESA) of Angers (France), the Technological Education level in European and international companies dealing with
Institution (T.E.I.)of Athens (Greece), the Technical University the viti/vinicultural sector. Application criteria include
of Valencia (Spain), the University of Bologna (Italy), a Bachelor of Science and competency in the required
the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Italy), the languages. The applications will be examined by a committee
University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Portugal), consisting of a representative from each consortium.
and Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary). It lasts for The selection process will include an interview with the
four semesters, over two years. candidate (possibly by telephone).
Seven training modules are offered in three countries (which

change each year depending on the rotation established by
the Course committee). The Course offers its students
experience in applied languages in the viticultural sector,
oenology, economics and the international marketing of wine,
European viticultural “terroirs”, the organisation of the
European viti/vinicultural sector, and viticulture and
Partners Contact
Higher Agricultural Education Institute (ESA) of Angers, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Christel Renaud
Technological Education Institution (T.E.I.) of Athens, Greece Groupe ESA
Technical University of Valencia, Spain 55, rue Rabelais — BP 30748
University of Bologna, Italy FR-49007 Angers Cedex 02, FRANCE
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy
University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
JUNE 2008
Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
http://www.vintagemaster.com/
MSc EF
Master of Science in European Forestry
Duration 2 years
Course description
The Master of Science in European Forestry provides its This Master’s qualification is highly relevant for students who
graduates with expertise in European forestry, while also wish to be employed in international organisations in policy
providing a global dimension to their studies. The compulsory formulation and implementation, national forest or nature
part of the programme is more policy oriented, while the management agencies and ministries, internationally active
elective courses provide the students with an opportunity to forest- and environmentally-oriented enterprises or NGOs.
further develop both their knowledge and skills in their area A graduate will have developed the professional competences
of interest and their understanding of the core elements of for these positions after successfully completing the
sustainability (cultural, ecological, economical and social). programme.
The programme is truly international, involving six well- The programme is open to highly-motivated students who
recognised European partner universities: University of have completed a BSc or equivalent credits in forestry or
Joensuu (Finland), the Swedish University for Agricultural related fields and who can demonstrate a good knowledge
Sciences (Sweden), Albert Ludwig University Freiburg of English.
(Germany), Vienna Agricultural University (Austria), University
of Wageningen (the Netherlands) and the University of Lleida
(Spain). These form a consortium with considerable expertise
in the core subjects of sustainable forestry.
The programme consists of obligatory and optional courses.

There is a compulsory introductory course (IC), a so-called
“applied period” (AP), a problem-oriented course (POC),
as well as elective courses and a thesis component. The AP,
thesis period and elective courses can be taken in any of the
partner universities according to the student’s individual
study plan. The annual student enrolment is 10-15 European
and 10-20 third-country students, resulting in about
4 professors to every 5 students. The language of the
programme is English. An opportunity for students to study
other European languages and to familiarise themselves with
European cultures is provided. Multiple masters of Science in
European Forestry, nationally recognised in the participating
countries will be awarded.
Partners Contact
University of Joensuu, Finland (Co-ordinating Institution) Paavo Pelkonen
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden University of Joensuu
University of Lleida, Spain Faculty of Forest Sciences
University of Wageningen, the Netherlands Yliopistokatu 2 PO Box 111
BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria FI-80101 Joensuu, FINLAND
Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany
JUNE 2008
http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
> LIFE SCIENCES Education, teacher training
Mundusfor
Master Course for professionals in training
Course description
Mundusfor will provide the tools and competencies necessary counselling. E. Innovation. F. Thesis: Research on professional
for the education of professionals involved with teaching in practice. 2nd and 3rd semesters, Specialisations A/F:
educational institutions, in enterprises, and in community Akershus: Teacher education for technical and vocational
development agencies and associations. education and training; Granada: Education for teachers in
higher education; Tarragona: Education and management of
The master degree intends to provide the acquisition of human resources; Reims: Education of teachers, of trainers in
several competencies that will enable the student to: reflect enterprises and of consultants; Porto: Local development and
over education and its diverse dimensions in Europe and in education of adults. All the universities: G. Seminar for
the world; have an attitude toward research aimed at the academic and social integration of students and academic
improvement of professional practice; manage and lead staff. 4th semester, Practice and Research: H. Training
educational services and programmes; design, implement programme in institutions, service organisations and
and evaluate intervention strategies in the education of enterprises; I. Development and implementation of the
professional educators; be a proficient mentor in consultancy research project about professional practice.
in different areas of education of professionals.
Two languages are required: one from the university where
The master degree programme is organised in 2 years the student starts the programme and the other from where
(120 ECTS): 1st semester; modules common to the the specialization is carried out: Akershus – English; Granada
5 universities about the following themes: A. The context of and Tarragona – Spanish; Porto – Portuguese; Reims –
education and professions. B. Evaluation for improvements in French.
education. C. Management of education. D. Guidance and
Partners Contact
University of Granada, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) Manuel Fernández Cruz
Rovira I Virgili University, Spain Universidad de Granada
University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France Departamento de didáctica y organización
Akershus University College, Norway escolar
University of Porto, Portugal Campus de Cartuja s/n
ES-18071 Granada, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.mundusfor.eu
SUTROFOR
Sustainable Tropical Forestry
Erasmus Mundus Masters Course
Duration 2 years
Course description
This two-year Master’s Course in Sustainable Tropical Forestry The main language of instruction is English with a French
(SUTROFOR) is a world-class programme aimed at preparing option in Montpellier. Local language courses are available at
qualified graduates to deal with contemporary tropical all the partner institutions. Total student population is
forestry. The programme is offered by a five university expected to be 150 (75 per year) giving a ratio of 5 students
consortium consisting of the University of Copenhagen to every one faculty member. The teaching staff is very active
(Denmark), Bangor University (UK), Technical University of in research and students profit from their global expertise.
Dresden (Germany), Agro Paris Tech (France), and the
University of Padova (Italy). The SUTROFOR Course offers an integrated study programme
with a resulting double degree that is fully recognised in all
The Course consists of a year of study in one of three the participating countries. Selection requires a strong
institutions (Bangor, Copenhagen, Dresden) followed by Bachelor’s degree, the applicant’s CV, documentation of
a second study year at one of the four other institutions. proficiency in English (and French if choosing Montpellier),
The aim of the first year is to provide a thorough and broad the applicant’s personal statement of motivation, and
introduction to sustainable tropical forestry. This allows recommendations from two references.
students to choose freely among the five specialisation
options in the second year. The first year ends with the Joint
Summer Module including field work in a tropical country.
Specialisation options in the second year are agroforestry
systems (Bangor), socio-economics of tropical forestry
(Copenhagen), tropical forest management (Dresden),
environmental management and policies for tropical forests
(Montpellier), or ethics in forestry and responsible trade in
tropical forest products and services (Padova).
Partners Contact
University of Copenhagen – Faculty of Life Sciences, Denmark (Co-ordinating Carsten Smith Olsen
Institution) University of Copenhagen –
Bangor University, United Kingdom Faculty of Life Sciences
Technical University of Dresden, Germany Rolighedsvej, 23
Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental Sciences – DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, DENMARK
Agro Paris Tech – ENGREF, France
JUNE 2008
University of Padova, Italy
http://www.sutrofor.net
> LIFE SCIENCES Health sciences
tropEd
European Master of Science Programme in International Health
Duration 1 year
Course description The programme consists of an introductory core course,

This Master’s Programme is part of tropEd, a network of thirty- advanced modules and a research project submitted as a
two European, Asian and African institutions of higher thesis. The six possible study tracks offered for this degree
education. In existence since 1996, the network provides reflect the strengths of the consortium institutions: Tropical
postgraduate education and training opportunities in Medicine and Disease Control; Health Systems, Health Policy
international health. Characterised by a unique synergy of and Management; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Child
experience and expertise of leading universities it focuses on Health; Health Research Methods; and Health in Emergencies.
improving the management of health services for
disadvantaged populations. The innovative approach emerges The eight institutions awarding this degree are listed below.
from the mobility of people within the network, different Successful students will receive a joint or multiple Masters
disciplines exchanging experiences and a common high- degree from the institutions they have visited. The consortium
quality standard in education and training. Master’s is recognised for its innovation in addressing issues
of transnational co-operation, its excellent record of teaching
This Master’s programme is a full-time study course which quality assurance and recognition, student experience and
runs for one year, taught in English. The student population mobility, as well as course integration and sustainability.
size is around sixty, with approximately two staff to every one The consortium also benefits from international partnerships:
student. The main objective of the programme is to raise University of Basel (Switzerland), University of Cape Town
awareness of current global health concerns. Students are (South Africa), Khon Kaen University (Thailand), Tongji
taught to identify and critically analyse key factors shaping Medical College/Huazhong University of Science and
the health and well-being of populations in low- and middle- Technology (China). Additional short term mobility options for
income countries and to formulate effective and appropriate some students and teaching staff are provided within these
responses to complex health-related issues. partnerships.
Students are recruited from a variety of backgrounds

including medical professionals, social scientists, health
educators, and health managers. Admission criteria are a
completed Bachelor’s degree with honours or equivalent in a
health-related field, relevant professional experience and
demonstrated English proficiency.
Partners Contact
Charité University Medical School Berlin, Germany (Co-ordinating Institution) Carsten Mantel
University of Copenhagen, Denmark Institute of Tropical Medicine
University of Bordeaux 2 Victor Segalen, France and International Health
Royal Tropical Institute – Free University Amsterdam, the Netherlands Charité University Medical School Berlin
Karolinska Institute, Sweden Spandauer Damm 130, Haus 10
Centre for International Health and Development, DE-14050 Berlin, GERMANY
University College London, United Kingdom
Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh, United Kingdom
JUNE 2008
University of Bergen, Norway
http://erasmusmundus.troped.org
Health sciences
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Languages and philological sciences
EMCL
European Master’s Clinical Linguistics
Duration 1 year and 3 months
Course description
The EMCL is a 15 months full-time interdisciplinary and A mobility plan for each student is decided at the annual
transnational university programme at Master’s level meeting of the Board of Studies. A maximum of 20 students
providing integrated training in theoretical and experimental can enrol at each participating university.
neurosciences and psycholinguistics with clinical issues. The student/professor ratio at each institution is
The aim of the Master’s Course is to train highly-qualified approximately 5:1. Students at present obtain a double
advanced students. It will prepare these students for research or multiple Master’s degree, although recognition of a joint
work and Ph.D. programmes in the above fields. Master’s degree is being sought in all countries of the
consortium partners.
The transnational consortium involved comprises four
universities: Groningen (the Netherlands), Joensuu (Finland), The programme recruits students worldwide. The requirement
Milano-Bicocca (Italy) and Potsdam (Germany). The for admission is at least three years of higher education
programme consists of three terms. The core courses offered (BA, BSc or equivalent) with an emphasis on speech and
in the first term are more or less the same at all the language pathology, linguistics, biomedical sciences,
participating universities. During the second and third term, psychology or special education. Applicants should have an
the students attend specialised courses at a second excellent record of study, proven English language ability,
university. To finish the programme, the student writes a and provide reference and motivation letters.
Master’s thesis and attends a summer school or conference
organised for the consortium students. All courses are taught
in English.
Partners Contact
University of Potsdam, Germany (Co-ordinating Institution) Ria De Bleser
University of Groningen, the Netherlands Faculty of Human Sciences
University of Joensuu, Finland Karl Liebknechtstr. 24-25
University of Milan Bicocca, Italy DE-14476 Golm, GERMANY
JUNE 2008
http://www.emcl-mundus.com
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Social sciences (including Economics)
EMIN
Economics and Management of Network Industries
Duration 2 years
Course description
Network industries and infrastructures – like Students must study in at least two countries, and may study
telecommunication and energy industries –are subject to in all three participating countries if they wish. If they choose
market mechanisms more than ever before. While responding to study in Spain or France they must stay there for a
to competitive signals and incentives, they still have to deliver minimum of a semester. If they choose to study in the
their basic services with reasonable security and consistency. Netherlands, they must stay for a minimum of two semesters.
To that end, these industries and infrastructures are being The instruction languages are Spanish, French and English.
liberalised and re-regulated across the world. The European The professor/student ratio is around one professor to every
Union itself is building its 25-state internal market with a two students.
specific set of common guidelines balancing the introduction
of competition where possible and regulation where The consortium delivers multiple degrees. Each of the
necessary. This creates a need among industries and public institutions will deliver its own Master’s degree (in Economics,
institutions to hire skilled professionals who are capable of Technology and Territory at Paris-Sud; in Electricity Sector at
understanding and designing these complex systems. Comillas and in Engineering Policy Analysis at Delft). The
specific structure and contents of the Erasmus Mundus
The objective of this Master’s Course is to train such highly- Master’s Course will be described in an additional Diploma
qualified professionals. Master’s students on this course will Supplement.
learn simultaneously the engineering, economics and
management principles that are relevant to the network and To enrol in the Course, students must have obtained a
infrastructure industry. Usually, these skills are acquired Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics or Management.
separately while in practice they have to be used together to Students who have obtained the first year of a European
achieve both technical and economical efficiency. Master’s degree in these fields, or a business school or
This programme therefore replaces the traditional approach to engineering advanced diploma will be directly accepted into
training in this field by a more integrated experience. the second year of the Course.
The two-year programme enjoys the collaboration of three of For admission, the consortium requires from each applicant a
the most prestigious European universities in the field: substantial report explaining their prior studies, motivations
Pontifical University Comillas – Madrid (Spain), noted for its and professional plans. A joint admission committee
excellence in electricity market regulation, composed of a member of each university and three
University Paris-Sud 11 (France), renowned for its expertise in professionals from the network industries will evaluate the
economics and management of network industries, and Delft candidates.
University of Technology (the Netherlands), which is famous
for its research and teaching on applied industry and
infrastructure economics.
Partners Contact
Comillas Pontifical University of Madrid, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) Javier García González
University of Paris-Sud 11, France Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica
C/Alberto Aguilera, 23
ES-28015 Madrid, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.upcomillas.es/emin/
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Business studies, Management science
EMSRHS
European Master in Sustainable Regional Health Systems
Duration 2 years
Course description
European Master in Sustainable Regional Health Systems The programme will be delivered at 4 European universities:
aims to fill the gap by approaching the theme of health care 1. 1st semester - Introduction workshop (5 ECTS) and Core
management and planning on a regional level. Considering modules (25 ECTS) related to the macro level of health system
the increasing role of regions in the European Union and the management and planning- University of Deusto (Spain);
ongoing debate on active citizenship, it is essential to 2. 2nd semester - Management courses at middle and micro
contribute to regional development agendas that help achieve level (30 ECTS)- Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary);
the goals of the Lisbon agenda (growth, employment, 3. 3rd semester - Specialisation courses(optional): Social
competitiveness) while protecting the environment, aspects of health care (30 ECTS) - Vilnius University
strengthening social cohesion and promoting a high level of (Lithuania) or Patient safety and quality issues (30 ECTS)-
health among their populations. University of Verona (Italy);
4. 4th semester - Research project (30 ECTS) - at one of above
The European Master’s in Sustainable Regional Health mentioned universities.
Systems is 2 years long (120 ECTS credits) an inter-university, A Joint Master’s degree will be awarded after successful
multidisciplinary programme that provides high quality obtaining of all the credits.
academic education and professional competencies for
personnel working or intending to work in the area of health The programme will be open to well motivated students who
management. have completed Bachelor or eqivalent degree in Sociology,
Psychology, Law, Political Science, Anthropology, History,
Medicine, Social Work, Social Education, Nursing, Public
Health that they want to specialize in the scope of the health.
Partners Contact
Vilnius University, Lithuania (Co-ordinating Institution) Marija Veniute
Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary Institute of Public Health
University of Verona, Italy Faculty of Medicine
University of Deusto, Spain Vilnius University
Ciurlionio str. 21
LT-03101 Vilnius, LITHUANIA
JUNE 2008
http://ErasmusMundus.tprs.vu.lt
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Education, teacher training
EUROMIME
European Master in Media Engineering for Education
Duration 2 years
Course description
This Master’s programme trains high-quality specialists in the semester in each of the three European universities while
relatively new discipline of educational technology. those entering directly into the second year will complete two
Throughout the Course, students will be required to develop semesters in only two of the consortium universities.
projects relating to the conception, utilisation, and evaluation The tracks the students may take within the Course are
of various educational media. This work is applicable to the decided upon by the Course steering committee according to
current development of distance teaching/learning. The the student’s profile. A two-week introductory course will be
course unifies several of the leading universities in this provided in France to all students at the beginning of the
sector: the University of Poitiers (France), the National academic year. Students will earn a triple degree from the
University for Distance Education at Madrid (Spain), and the three participating European partners.
Lisbon University of Technology (Portugal). For added regional
contact, three universities from third countries also French, Spanish, and Portuguese are the three required
participate in this consortium: The National University working languages of the programme. Language preparation
of Brasil, the Catholic University of Peru, and the University of will be provided to all students at each of the three
the Lakes, Chile. The consortium also utilises many other universities. Additional training and language instruction will
international links and networks. be organised throughout the Master’s programme.
This professionally-oriented programme offers students Third country students will be selected by a steering
exposure to a newly emerging branch of educational committee representing all members of the consortium.
technology, which has developed out of a Euro-Latino- These international students will work with European students
American cross-border education exchange. The skills participating in the three national Master’s Courses.
acquired by the students throughout the Course fall into three This Erasmus Mundus Master’s Course is open to students
subject areas: educational engineering, resource technology who are entering the discipline for the first time, as well as for
and multimedia services, and project management. students continuing their education is this field.
The course is organised into four semesters, spanning two There are three criteria for selection: excellence in
university years. Students have the possibility of entering professional or university performance, quality of professional
directly into the second year of study, depending on their experience and its relevance to the nature of the course, and
educational background and professional experience. linguistic competency.
Students on the two year study track complete at least one
Partners Contact
University of Poitiers, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Jean- François Cerisier
National University for Distance Education, Spain UFR Lettres et Langues
Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal 95, avenue du Recteur Pineau
FR-86022 Poitiers Cedex, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.euromime.org/
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Geography, earth and environmental studies
GEM
Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
for Environmental Modelling and Management
Course description
This Master’s Course has been developed by four leading The total duration of the Course is eighteen months. It is
European institutes in the field of geo-information organised into fifteen modules all linked through a common
management. The members of the consortium are the geo-information and environment theme. Students reside in
International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. Poland is visited for
Observation (the Netherlands), the University of Southampton fieldwork. Both scholars and staff will participate in teaching
(United Kingdom), Lund University (Sweden), and Warsaw modules in partner institutions. Students and scholars have
University (Poland). The Course caters to two priority research ample opportunity for cultural exposure and will have the
areas of the European Union: “Information society chance to become familiar with several European languages.
technologies” and “Sustainable development, global change, English, however, will be the language of instruction.
ecosystems”, highlighting the European aspects of these Twenty-six students participate each year. Successful
areas. completion of the course will lead to the award of a double
degree.
Graduates of this programme will emerge with a critical
understanding of the necessary technical and scientific tools This programme prepares its top-quality graduates for
together with excellent management abilities and personal employement in the public and private sector as managers,
skills. Such skills include an understanding of the scientific planners, policymakers, researchers or advisors who can
process and the ability to undertake scientific research. make a difference in environmental management. Applicants
Students will also gain a thorough awareness of the European should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from a
and global environment and its complexity. Taught by staff of recognised university, ideally combined with at least two
international repute, students will use real-world case studies years’ work experience in a relevant scientific field.
that involve solving problems by applying solid theoretical Candidates are required to have a recognised level of
knowledge, modern technology and management techniques. proficiency in English.
The course integrates technical skills from various disciplines
(including environmental science, remote sensing and GIS)
with management and policy. Problem-based teaching
methods challenge students to think through and solve
problems.
Partners Contact
International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, Andrew Skidmore
the Netherlands (Co-ordinating Institution) Department of Natural Resources
University of Southampton, United Kingdom Hengelosestraat 99
Lund University, Sweden NL-7514 AE Enschede, THE NETHERLANDS
Warsaw University, Poland
JUNE 2008
http://www.gem-msc.org/
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Business studies, management sciences
IMIM
International Master in Industrial Management
Duration 2 years
Course description
This integrated Master’s programme in general management The professor-to-student ratio throughout the programme is
focuses on technology-based industrial and service approximately one to one. English is used in all aspects of the
companies. The overall aim of the programme is to provide IMIM programme. Students also have the opportunity to learn
science and engineering students with business skills the local language in order to enhance their cultural
relevant to managerial careers in internationally oriented experience.
manufacturing and service industries. The IMIM programme
offers a unique possibility to experience the cultural, Upon successful completion, students are awarded a multiple
economic and social life in three or more different European degree. This degree has been officially recognised in Spain,
countries coupled with a coherent and unified education in Italy and Sweden. It should be noted that IMIM has been
industrial management. The institutions offering the Master’s accepted as a Master Programme by the Top Industrial
course are the Technical University of Madrid (Spain), Managers for Europe (T.I.M.E.).
the Technical University of Milan (Italy), and Royal Institute
of Technology, Stockholm (Sweden). Applicants to IMIM must have completed a minimum of three
years of full-time study in a scientific or technical discipline
The IMIM programme is a two-year programme over five (corresponding to a Bachelor of Science degree or
semesters. During the first semester, which takes place at the equivalent). Admission is subject to the approval by the IMIM
Technical University of Madrid, students are provided with an Committee. Admission criteria are based on educational
introduction to organizational behaviour, financial and background, work experience, recommendations,
managerial accounting, corporate finance, marketing, strategy and language skills.
and economics. The second semester, which takes place at
the Technical University of Milan, further develops the
students’ proficiency in operations, quality, and supply-chain
management techniques at a strategic, tactical, and
operational level. The third semester at the Royal Institute
of Technology of Stockholm is comprised of courses
in management control, human resource management,
industrial project management, industrial marketing and
entrepreneurship. During the final semester students will
undertake project work in a company.
Partners Contact
Technical University of Madrid, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution) Felipe Ruiz López
Technical University of Milan, Italy Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2
ES-28006 Madrid, SPAIN
JUNE 2008
http://www.imim.polimi.it/
Health sciences
Humanities
Natural sciences
Master of Bioethics
Duration 1 year
Course description
This particular Master’s programme has existed since 1998 The Master of Bioethics takes one year, during which students
and is organised by Radboud University Nijmegen (the study for an equal period of time at the three participating
Netherlands), the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) and universities. Each university offers courses on the basis of its
the University of Padova (Italy) in collaboration with the own approach and expertise, in such a way that students can
Fondazione Lanza. benefit from different cultural and scholarly traditions.
The language of instruction is English, and the programme
The main objective of the Master of Bioethics is to train highly has an excellent professor / student ratio (4 professors
qualified students for research work or professional activities to every 3 students).
in the interdisciplinary field of bioethics, a field that is
increasingly confronted with different moral questions and Successful students will receive a joint degree diploma signed
dilemmas. It approaches bioethics from an international by the rectors of the three participating universities.
perspective, paying special attention to European
philosophical and theological traditions in this area. It has Only holders of a Master’s degree will be accepted to the
a wider theoretical perspective than the analytical, applied programme. Applicants should have a proven competency in
ethics approach dominant in the Anglo-Saxon tradition. English, and have had education, experience or involvement
Themes such as personalism, communitarianism, in the field of health care or bioethics. Academic results,
hermeneutic ethics, social ethics, and empirical work in training, professional activities and publications will all be
ethics will be strongly emphasised. Philosophical and taken into consideration in the assessment of the applicants.
theological theories about the concept of person, the human
body, solidarity, the meaning of life and death, care, goals of
medicine, and the technological imperative will also underpin
study.
Complementing these theoretical perspectives,

the programme has a strong interdisciplinary character,
directing its ethical reflection toward specific areas.
Attention is also focused on the clinical and practical health
care settings in which ethical issues arise.
Partners Contact
Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Paul Schotsmans
Radboud University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands Catholic University of Louvain
University of Padova, Italy Faculty of Medicine
Center for Biomedical Ethics and Law
Kapucijnenvoer 35/3 – box 7001
B-3000 Leuven, BELGIUM
JUNE 2008
http://www.masterbioethics.org
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Geography, earth and environmental studies
MESPOM
Masters of Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
Duration 2 years
Course description
This Master’s Course prepares students to identify, develop The two-year programme includes three terms of taught
and implement integrated solutions to environmental courses followed by a fourth research term. The Course is
challenges, especially in an international context. The Course delivered in English. The first two terms, taught at Central
offers a comprehensive inter- and multidisciplinary curriculum European University, comprise mandatory and elective units
in environmental studies that challenges students’ ability to focused on legal, economic, and political as well as scientific
integrate theory and practice. They will develop skills and technological aspects of key environmental challenges.
permitting systematic analysis, holistic understanding, and Society-environment interaction is also emphasised.
management of diverse environmental issues in various social During the third term, students choose between specialised
contexts. In addition to their academic work, students tracks in either preventive environmental strategies in the
develop research, communication and other professional public and private sector (at Lund University),
skills, and learn to orient themselves in European and or environmental sciences and pollution control (at the
worldwide networks of environmental institutions. University of Manchester). Both tracks emphasize hands-on
research and practical experience in industries and
The Course is delivered by a consortium of four leading laboratories. During the fourth term, the students conduct
European institutions for environmental research and their individual research projects and write their Master’s
postgraduate education: the Central European University theses at any of the four consortium partners. This is normally
(Hungary), Lund University (Sweden), the University of combined with internships at inter-governmental
Manchester (UK) and the University of the Aegean (Greece). organisations, government, industry or NGOs in Europe or
The Consortium aims to advance a truly European perspective home countries.
on environmental studies by combining Nordic,
Mediterranean, Western and Central European scholarly and Graduates of the Course will receive a multiple Master of
practical traditions and approaches. The consortium partners Science (MSc) degree. Successful applicants to the Course
have more than fifty years of combined experience in must have a good first degree in a subject related to
delivering interdisciplinary environmental Masters courses to environmental sciences, policy and management (such as
international students. They have complementary core biology, geography or chemistry, engineering, management or
competencies: Central European University – in environmental economics). Candidates with other first degrees will also be
policy, Lund University – in preventive environmental considered if they can show commitment to environmental
strategies, the University of Manchester – in pollution control, issues, usually through work experience. All candidates
and the University of the Aegean – in sustainable should demonstrate proficiency in English. Admission is
development of islands and isolated areas. The extensive based on the academic and intellectual excellence of
cooperation record of the consortium creates a solid platform applicants as well as their motivation and prior experience.
for a high quality, globally relevant Master’s Course.
Partners Contact
Lund University, Sweden (Co-ordinating Institution) Aleh Cherp
Central European University, Hungary International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
University of Manchester, United Kingdom Lund University
University of the Aegean, Greece Box 196
Tegnérsplatsen 4
SE – 22100 Lund, SWEDEN
JUNE 2008
http://www.mespom.org
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Other / e-Business, e-Commerce
Course description
This Master’s Course has three main objectives. Firstly, it will All the courses will be in English and the staff/student ratio is
prepare future professionals with the capacity to understand 16 professors to 13 students. Successful completion of the
the technical underpinnings and business opportunities of Course is marked by the award of a double degree by the
the new digital economy through in-depth study of computing three institutions where modules are offered. The programme
and networking technology and specialised e-business is designed for students that hold a first-cycle degree in
techniques. Secondly, it ensures that students acquire science or engineering. Other subjects will also be considered
essential transferable skills through a substantial six-month provided that the student possesses the necessary computing
research project. Thirdly, it provides students with an competences. Professional experience, references,
opportunity to study in a multi-cultural environment, sharing publications in referred journals, and results of a personal
knowledge with other students from different backgrounds. interview are taken into consideration. Proficiency in English
is required.
The partner institutions involved in this Master’s Course are
the University of Reading (UK), the Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki (Greece), University Carlos III Madrid (Spain) and
Trinity College Dublin (Ireland). The Master’s programme is
organised as a set of five core modules given by the
University of Reading (including network computing, computer
architectures, and internet software environments), five
modules given by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
(including human-computer interaction, computational
intelligence, and e-business), five modules given by the
University Carlos III, Madrid (focused on networks and
technologies), and finally, a project placement carried out
over 24 weeks at one of the partner institutions.
Partners Contact
University of Reading, United Kingdom (Co-ordinating Institution) Vassil Alexandrov
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece School of Systems Engineering
University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain Whiteknights, P.O. Box 225
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland UK-Reading RG6 6AY, UNITED KINGDOM
JUNE 2008
http://www.sse.reading.ac.uk/EMMSC_NeBCC
Health sciences
PHOENIX EM
Dynamics of Health and Welfare
Duration 2 years
Course description
The objective of this Master’s Course is to provide knowledge The languages of teaching will be French and English (in Paris
and expertise for the management of health and welfare in and Linkoping), and Spanish in Barcelona. In Evora,
Europe and elsewhere. The key to such management lies in instruction is in English and Portuguese, but Spanish will be
understanding the multiple links binding health and welfare, accepted for examination. Students’ Master’s theses can be
and the critical analysis of such links. written in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese (with a
twenty-page summary in English or in French for the two latter
The programme is coordinated by the School of Higher choices). Classes in the local language will be organised to
Studies in Social Sciences, Paris (France), in collaboration assist the integration of students. The students will be tutored
with the University of Evora (Portugal), the Linkoping personally and welcomed by the international office.
University (Sweden), and the Autonomous University of Particular assistance will be given concerning housing and
Barcelona (Spain). Teachers at the London School of Hygiene integration into daily life, including special attention for
and Tropical Medicine (United Kingdom), the Charles married students, families, and disabled students.
University in Prague (Czech Republic), the Pecs University
(Hungary), and the Warsaw University (Poland) are also In addition to the award of a double masters’ degree from the
associated with the programme. These institutions provide a insitutions where the students study, students will be given a
multidisciplinary approach to the subject, drawing on diploma supplement, indicating the title of each module, the
perspectives from political science, public health, history, marks obtained and their final ranking. The selection of
sociology, anthropology, philosophy, demography, students will be based on their academic backgrounds, with
epidemiology, and economics. preference being given to those with double Bachelor’s
degrees. The student’s overall excellence (marks and ranking),
The Master’s programme lasts two years, including a two- the quality and originality of the student’s research
week intensive course and one full semester of mobility in objectives, and the scientific merit of their project will be
one of the universities other than the main university selected considered. Fluent English is required as well as competency
by the student. The Course offers a unique academic in another language (French, Spanish or Portuguese).
experience with inter-university mobility, lectures, seminars,
working groups and tutorials. Instruction is provided by
internationally-recognised scholars with high-quality
publication records.
Partners Contact
School of Higher Studies in Social Sciences, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Patrice Bourdelais
Linkoping University, Sweden Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales
University of Evora, Portugal 54, boulevard Raspail
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain FR-75006 Paris, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://mundus-healthwelfare.ehess.fr/
QEM
Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics
Duration 2 years
Course description
The Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain), Bielefeld The Master’s programme is intended for top-level
University (Germany), the University of Paris 1 Pantheon- international students. About 40 students are selected each
Sorbonne (France) and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy) year. Upon successful completion of the programme, students
offer this two-year Master’s programme in Quantitative will be awarded a double degree from the universities at
Economics. The objective of the Course is to educate students which they studied.
in the methodologies of advanced economics, as well as to
refine their research competencies and enhance their ability Admission is based on academic excellence. Applicants
to apply quantitative economics in practice. should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong interest
and/or previous studies in Economics, undergraduate training
The programme offers four areas of specialisation: in mathematics (or related backgrounds such as engineering),
Macroeconomic Models; Microeconomics (Theory and and a fluent knowledge of spoken and written English.
Applications); Finance, and Mathematical Economics and
Econometrics. These are emergent, rapidly evolving areas that
require the specialised knowledge provided by this
programme.
A first year of foundation courses is offered in parallel at two

universities of the consortium (Bielefeld and Paris) where all
students will spend a semester. Afterwards, a joint curriculum
is defined for each area of specialisation, involving two of the
consortium universities. The student will study in both
universities, according to their specialization. In addition,
Students will also prepare a Masters dissertation on a
research topic under the joint supervision of the two
universities specializing in that topic. Courses are taught in
English. Students will also undertake courses on the culture
and languages of the European countries they visit.
Partners Contact
University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, France (Co-ordinating Institution) Bernard Cornet
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain University of Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne
University of Bielefeld, Germany 106, boulevard de l’Hôpital
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy FR-75647 Paris Cedex 13, FRANCE
JUNE 2008
http://www.univ-paris1.fr/rubrique1297.html
> O T H E R / M U LT I - C AT E G O RY Natural sciences
SEFOTECH.nut
European MSc in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Course description
This Master’s Course is jointly offered by the Catholic The programme also requires the students to work on a
University of Applied Science Sint-Lieven in Ghent (Belgium), scientific project in one of the partner institutions or in an
the Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland), the University of approved workplace and to submit a thesis.
Applied Science of Anhalt in Köthen (Germany) and the The SEFOTECH.nut course will be taught in English (except if
Portuguese Catholic University in Porto (Portugal). The the student group at one of the partner institutions consists
objectives of the SEFOTECH.nut Course are to provide entirely of another language group).
students with a good understanding of global food issues,
international trends and food problems, given the Upon completion, the consortium will award a joint degree,
globalisation of the food industry. These skills will help young recognised by the countries involved in the consortium.
professionals meet current demands for highly-skilled staff in The entry requirements for the course are a Bachelor degree
food science, technology and nutrition. or equivalent study. An admissions board will evaluate
portfolio applications.
SEFOTECH.nut is a modular, international Master’s course
involving ten course modules and substantial thesis or project
work. The six compulsory modules are offered at all four
partner institutions, whereas eight elective modules are
offered at different partner institutions, according to the
specific expertise of these institutions in the field.
Students choose their mobility track according to their
academic interests: Compulsory modules include food safety,
ecological aspects of food production, nutritional aspects of
food, total quality management, food biotechnology, and
global food issues. The various optional models allow
students to examine particular food products, food groups,
and production sectors.
Partners Contact
Catholic University of Applied Science Sint-Lieven, Christiaan Van Keer
Belgium (Co-ordinating Institution) Catholic University of Applied Science Sint-Lieven
Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland Engineering Department
University of Applied Science Anhalt, Germany Gebroeders Desmetstraat 1
Portuguese Catholic University, Portugal BE-9000 Gent, BELGIUM
JUNE 2008
http://www.sefotechnut.org/
Erasmus
Higher Education
Institutions
participating in
Mu n d u s
Erasmus Mundus JUNE 2008
Masters Courses
Austria
BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences
> MSc EF – Master of Science in European Forestry
> European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EM-ABG)
> IMHS – International Master in Horticultural Sciences
Johannes Kepler University Linz
> Master of Industrial Mathematics
University of Vienna
> European Master in Global Studies
> European Master in Law and Economics
Vienna University of Technology
> European Masters Programme in Computational Logic
Belgium
Catholic University of Applied Science Sint-Lieven
> SEFOTECH.nut – European MSc in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Catholic University of Leuven
> EMM-Nano – Erasmus Mundus Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
> EMMAPA – Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity
> Master of Bioethics
> EURHEO – European Masters in Engineering Rheology
Catholic University of Louvain
> MERIT – European Master of Research on Information and Communication Technologies
> NOHA MUNDUS – European Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Aid
> FAME – Functionalized Advanced Materials and Engineering
> German and French Philosophy in the European Context
Free University of Brussels – VUB
> M.A. Degree in Economics of International Trade and European Integration
> Master of Science in Photonics
> MCEMESV – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Performing Arts
Ghent University
> EMBC – Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
> EUMAINE – European Master of Science in Nematology
> FUSION-EP – European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics
> IMRD – International Master of Science in Rural Development
University of Antwerp
University of Liege
Czech Republic
Charles University of Prague
> MA SEN – Master’s in Special Education Needs
> LCT – European Masters Program in Language and Communication Technologies
> IMESS – International Masters in Economy, State and Society
Czech Technical University in Prague
> SpaceMaster – Joint European Master in Space Science and Technology
> SAMHC – Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions
Palacky University of Olomouc
> EUROCULTURE
Prague University of Economics
Denmark
Aalborg University
> EMMS – Joint European Masters Programme in Materials Science
> GIM – MSc in Global Innovation Management
> JEMES – Joint European Master Programme in Environmental Studies
Roskilde University
> CoMundus – European Master of Arts in Media, Communication and Cultural Studies
Technical University of Denmark
> NordSecMob – Masters programme in Security and Mobile Computing
The Danish University of Education
> MA LLL – European Master’s in Lifelong Learning : Policy and Management
The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
> AGRIS MUNDUS – Sustainable Development in Agriculture Masters Course
> SUTROFOR – Sustainable Tropical Forestry Erasmus Mundus Masters Course
> SUFONAMA – Sustainable Forest and Nature Management
University of Aarhus
> Erasmus Mundus Masters – Journalism and Media within Globalization : The European Perspective
University of Copenhagen
> Europubhealth – European Public Health Master
> tropEd – European Master of Science Programme in International Health
Estonia
Tallinn University
> DILL – International Master in Digital Library Learning
University of Tartu
> IMESS– International Masters in Economy, State and Society
Finland
Helsinki University of Technology
> EMMEP – Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme
Turun School of Economics
> IMMIT – International Master in Management of Information Technology
University of Helsinki
> ASC – Master of Science: Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry
University of Joensuu
> CIMET – Color in Informatics and Media Technology
> EMCL – European Master’s Clinical Linguistics
University of Tampere
> HEEM – European Masters Degree in Higher Education
> MAIPR – Master of Arts in International Performance Research
France
Agro Paris Tech
Ecole Centrale of Nantes
> EMARO – European Master in Advanced Robotics
> Master of Science in Computational Mechanics
Ecole Normale Superieure of Cachan
> MONABIPHOT – Molecular nano- and bio-photonics for telecommunications and biotechnologies
Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon
> ATOSIM – Atomic Scale Modelling of Physical, Chemical and Bio-molecular Systems
EM Nantes Graduate School of Engineering
> ME3 – European joint Masters in Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy
Grenoble Institute of Technology
Higher Agricultural Education Institute (ESA) of Angers
> International Master “Vintage”, Vine, Wine and Terroir Management
Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Institut of Optics Graduate School
> OPSCITECH – Optics in Science and Technology
Marc Bloch University
> CLE – Master Course in European Literary Cultures
National Engineering Institute in Mechanism and Micro-Technologies
> EU4M – European Union Master’s in Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems
National Higher Agricultural Education Institute (Agrocampus) of Rennes
National Higher Education Institute for Aerospace (ENSAE-Supaero)
> EuMAS – European Masters Course in Aeronautics and Space Technology
National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon
> EMMME – Erasmus Mundus Master of Mechnical Engineering
National Museum of Natural History
> International Master’s in Quaternary and Prehistory
National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine
> AMASE – Joint European Masters Programme in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
National School of Public Health
National Teaching Institute for Studies in Tropical Agriculture
School of Higher Studies in the Social Sciences
> PHOENIX EM – Dynamics of Health and Welfare
University of Aix-Marseille III Paul Cezanne
> EURMed – Urban studies in Mediteranean Regions
> IMMIT– International Master in Management of Information Technology
University of Bordeaux 1
> ALGANT – Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
University of Bordeaux 2 Victor Segalen
University of Burgundy
> VIBOT – European Master in Vision and Robotics
University of Franche Comté
> IM in NLP & HLT – International Masters in Natural Language Processing and Human Language Technology
University of Grenoble 1 Joseph Fourier
> MEEES – Master’s in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology
University of Grenoble 3 Stendhal
University of Haute Alsace
University of Le Havre
> European Legal Practice – LL.M. Eur
University of Nancy 1 Henri Poincaré
University of Nancy 2
University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
> EURO-AQUAE – Euro Hydro-Informatics and Water Management
> MATHMODS – Mathematical Modelling in Engineering; Theory, Numerics, Applications
University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
> QEM – Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics
> TPTI – Techniques, Patrimony and Industrial Territory: History, Valorisation, Didactic
University of Paris 5 René Descartes
> WOP-P – Master on Work, Organisational and Personnel Psychology
University of Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie
University of Paris 8 Vincennes – Saint Denis
University of Paris-Sud 11
> EMIN – Economics and Management of Network Industries
University of Perpignan Via Domitia
> Crossways in European Humanities
University of Picardie Jules Verne
> MESC – Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
University of Poitiers
> EMAE – European Master in Applied Ecology
> EUROMIME – European Master in Media Engineering for Education
University of Provence Aix Marseille I
University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne
> Mundusfor – Master Course for professionals in training
University of Rennes 1
> MaMaSELF – Master of Materials Science exploiting European Large Scale Facilities
University of Rouen
University of Saint Etienne Jean Monnet
> CIMET – Color in Informatics and MEdia Technology
> MACLANDS – Master of Cultural Landscapes
University of Science and Technology of Lille
University of Strasbourg III Robert Schuman
> EMTTLF – European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law Finance
University of Toulouse II – Le Mirail
University of Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier
University Pierre Mendes France
> MUNDUS URBANO – Interdisciplinary Erasmus Mundus Master Course International Cooperation and Urban
Development
Germany
Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg
Bavarian Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg
Bergische University of Wuppertal
Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus
Charite Medical School, Humboldt University and Free University Berlin
Christian - Albrechts - University of Kiel
Dresden University of Technology
Friedrich - Schiller University of Jena
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg university of Technology
> MATHMODS – Mathematical Modelling in Engineering: Theory, Numerics, Applications
Humboldt University of Berlin
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt
Institute for Law and Finance
Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
RUB University of Bochum
RWTH University Aachen
> EuMI – European Master in Informatics
Saarland University
Technical University of Darmstadt
> MUNDUS URBANO – Interdisciplinary Erasmus Mundus Master Course International Cooperation and Urban Development
Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg
Technical University of Munich
University of Applied Science Anhalt
University of Augsburg
University of Bielefeld
University of Bremen
University of Göttingen
> EUROCULTURE
University of Hamburg
University of Hannover
University of Kaiserslautern
> European Master Course in Software Engineering
University of Karlsruhe
University of Kassel
University of Leipzig
University of Münster
> Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies
University of Potsdam
University of Regensburg
> CoDe – Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development
University of Stuttgart
University of Tübingen
> Crossway in European Humanities
Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
> MSc in Network and e-Business Centred Computing
Technological Educational Institution (T.E.I.) of Athens
University of Patras
University of the Aegean
> MESPOM – Masters of Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
Hungary
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Central European University
> GEMMA – Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies
> MUNDUS MAPP – Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Public Policy
Corvinus University of Budapest
> EMSRHS – European Master in Sustainable Regional Health Systems
University of Miskolc
Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology
Trinity College Dublin
University College Dublin
University College of Cork
University of Limerick
Italy
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Catholic University of Sacred Heart
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
> European Masters Course in Software Engineering
Technical University of Milan
> IMIM – International Master in Industrial Management
> MSPME – Masters in Strategic Project Management
Technical University of Turin
University of Bari
University of Bergamo
University of Bologna
> IMMSSET – International Master in Materials and Sensors Systems for Environmental Technologies
University of Calabria
> EMDIREB – European Master in Diagnosis and Repair of Buildings
University of Catania
University of Ferrara
University of Florence
University of Genova
> EURMed – Urban Studies in Mediterranean Regions
University of L’Aquila
University of Milan Bicocca
University of Napoli Federico II
University of Padova
> TPTI – Techniques, Patrimony and industrial Territoiry: History, Valorisation, Didactic
University of Parma
University of Pavia
University of Pisa
University of Rome «La Sapienza»
University of Rome «Tor Vergata»
Development
University of Trento
University of Turin
University of Verona
Lithuania
University of Vilnius
University of Klapeida
Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Malta
University of Malta
The Netherlands
Amsterdam University
Delft University of Technology
> Comem Erasmus Mundus MsC - Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management
Eindhoven University of Technology
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Fontys University for Professional Education
> MA SEN, Master’s in Special Education Needs
Institute of Social Studies
International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
> GEM – Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management
Leiden University
Radboud University Nijmegem
Royal Tropical Institute at Free University Amsterdam
Technical University of Delft
> Comem Erasmus Mundus MSc – Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management
Tilburg University
> IMMIT – International Master in Management of Information Technology
University of Gröningen
> EUROCULTURE
University of Wageningen
Utrecht University
> Master of Applied Ethics
Norway
Akershus University College
> Mundusfor – Formation de professionnels de la formation
Gjovik University College
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education
Oslo University College
University of Bergen
> EMQAL – European Joint Master in Quality in Analytical Laboratories
> European Joint Master in Water and Coastal Management
University of Oslo
University of Tromso
> MA Human Rights Practice (Erasmus Mundus)
Poland
Gdansk University of Technology
Polytechnical Lubelska
> EMDIREB – European Master in Diagnosis and Repair of Buildings
Jagiellonian University
> ASC – Master f Science: Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry
> EUROCULTURE
University of Lodz
University of Wroclaw
Warsaw University
Warsaw University of Technology
Wroclaw University of Technology
Portugal
New University of Lisbon
Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
Portuguese Catholic University
Technical University of Lisbon
> EURMed – Urban Studies of Mediterranean Regions
University of Algarve
University of Aveiro
University of Coimbra
University of Evora
> TPTI – Techniques, Patrimony and Industrial Territory: History, Valorisation and Didactic
University of Minho
University of Porto
> Mundusfor – Master Course for professional in Training
University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Slovakia
Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra
Slovenia
ISH Ljubljana Graduate School of Humanities
University of Ljubljana
Spain
Andalusian School of Public Health
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Barcelona Institute of International Studies
Complutense University of Madrid
International University of Catalunya
Development
Jaume I University
National University for Distance Education
Pontifical University Comillas – Madrid
Rovira I Virgili University
> Mundusfor – Master Course for professionals in Training
Technical University of Catalonia
Technical University of Madrid
Technical University of Valencia
University Carlos III of Madrid
University of Barcelona
University of Cadiz
University of Cantabria
University of Cordoba
> M.E.S.C. – Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
University of Deusto
> EUROCULTURE
University of Granada
> Mundusfor – Master Course for professionals in Training
University of Girona
University of Huelva
University of Jaen
University of La Coruna
University of Lleida
University of Oviedo
University of Santiago de Compostela
University of Sevilla
> EURMed – Urban studies in Mediterranean Regions
University of Valencia
Sweden
Blekinge Institut of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology
Göteborg University
Karolinska Institute
Linkøping University
Luleå University of Technology
Lund University
Royal Institute of Technology
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Umeå University
Uppsala University
> EUROCULTURE
United Kingdom
City University London
> Erasmus Mundus Masters – Journalism and Media within Globalization: The European Perspective
Cranfield University
Heriot-Watt University
Imperial College London
> OPSCITECH: Optics in Science and Technology
Institute of Education, University of London
London School of Economics and Political Science
Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh
Queen’s University Belfast
Roehampton University
> MA SEN, Master’s in Special Education Needs
Staffordshire University
University College London
University of East Anglia in Norwich
University of Edinburgh
University of Exeter
University of Hull
University of Manchester
> MESPOM : Masters of Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
University of Plymouth
University of Reading
University of Saint Andrews
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University of Strathclyde
University of Wales, Bangor
University of Wales, Swansea
> Erasmus Mundus Masters – Journalism and Media within Globalization: The European Perspective
University of Warwick
University of Wolverhampton
University of York
JUNE 2008

EC-30-08-361-EN-C
Erasmus ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES
Mu n d u s
LIFE SCIENCES
Masters Courses OTHER / MULTI-CATEGORY
Compendium
JUNE 2008
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ISBN 978-92-9201-001-0

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SOCIAL SCIENCES / HUMANITIES

Masters Courses: Erasmus

ASC – Master of Science : Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry

Engineering and natural sciences

Agricultural and forestry sciences

Architecture, urban and regional planning

Art and design

Business studies, management sciences

Communication and information sciences

Education, teacher training

Geography, earth and environmental studies

Languages and philological sciences

Social sciences (including Economics)

The consortium involves the universities of Bordeaux (France),

Course description students before beginning the second specialization. It will be

Comem Erasmus Mundus MSc

Duration in months: 2 years

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

The students have a choice of four different mobility

FR-69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, FRANCE

Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

European Masters Course in Software Engineering

Duration in months: 2 years

The EMSE surpasses existing SE postgraduate educational

European Masters Programme in Computational Logic

The integrated study programme distributes its students

Duration in months: 2 years

In view of the expertise of the university partners, the

University of Stuttgart, Germany

IM in NLP & HLT

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Master of Industrial Mathematics

Master of Science in Computational Mechanics

Duration in months: 2 years

Duration and mobility:

Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies

Duration in months: 1 year and 6 months

Master of Science in Photonics

Core courses include the basics and fundamentals of

Duration in months: 2 years

The Master Course is formed of study-tracks jointly designed

Imperial College London, United Kingdom

The Master Course has a duration of 12 Months, using English

Duration in months: 2 years

Duration 1 year 6 months

Each university offers a range of courses on the basis of its

Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom

Crossways in European Humanities

Duration in months: 2 years

Course description modules offered enables students to pursue an individual

The mobility scheme covers three partner universities.

University of Santiago of Compostela, Spain

Duration in months: 2 years

Learning objectives Year 1: 4 modules (60 ECTS)

The students will acquire a joint Master degree (120 ECTS),

The Master Programme is intended for a group of maximum

Duration: 1 year and 6 months

For the second year three specialization areas offered: Law

Erasmus Mundus Masters

Duration in months: 2 years

Course description credits). Specialist studies are undertaken in the third

Duration 1 year 4 months