Do you want a career helping communities affected by wars, disasters and other humanitarian crises? Applications are open for Erasmus Mundus scholarships for the NOHA+ Joint Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Action. It is a two-year programme taught across leading European universities.
The scholarship application window runs from 1 October to 15 December 2026 (23:59 GMT). Applicants from Nigeria and the rest of Africa can apply.
About the NOHA+ Master’s in International Humanitarian Action
NOHA (the Network on Humanitarian Action) runs a joint Master’s programme worth 120 ECTS that trains future humanitarian professionals. Since 2018/19, the programme has carried the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree title, which comes with EU-funded scholarships for students from both Erasmus+ Programme countries and Partner countries (including Nigeria and other African countries).
Students spend their first semester at a “home” university, which stays their main university throughout the programme, and their second semester at a different “host” university.
Partner Universities
- Aix-Marseille Université (France)
- L-Università ta’ Malta (Malta)
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (The Netherlands)
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany)
- Universidad de Deusto (Spain)
- University College Dublin (Ireland)
- Uniwersytet Warszawski (Poland)
- Uppsala universitet (Sweden)
Scholarship Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is reported to provide:
- A monthly allowance of €1,400 for 24 months
- Coverage of programme participation costs
- Insurance
- Travel and visa support
Check the final amounts and conditions with NOHA after you apply.
Who Can Apply?
Minimum eligibility for the programme:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree (first-cycle, EQF level 6) in a discipline relevant to humanitarian action
- A recognised language certificate for the language(s) of instruction at your chosen universities: English C1, French C1 or Spanish B2
- A complete application with all compulsory attachments
Extra requirements for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship:
- You must have completed your degree by 15 December 2026
- Proof of nationality. If you have more than one nationality, you must choose one when you apply.
- Proof of where you live, such as a residence certificate, a certificate from your employer or school, or a notarised document. It must be issued within 12 months before the deadline.
- You must not have held an Erasmus Mundus scholarship before
How candidates are selected: academic qualifications, research experience, professional experience (especially humanitarian work with government, intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations), motivation, language ability, recommendations, interviews where applicable, and nationality and gender balance.
Documents You Need
- A copy of your passport
- A certified copy of your degree certificate
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts
- A CV in English (Europass format)
- Reference letters
- Your language certificate(s)
- Proof of residence (for the scholarship)
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship is 15 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT (11:59pm in Nigeria).
How to Apply
- Choose your home and host universities. Check the language each one teaches in.
- Get your documents ready, including your language certificate and proof of residence.
- Apply through the official NOHA joint application system and select “Apply with the Erasmus Mundus grant”.
- Submit before 15 December 2026.
Read more about the programme on the official NOHA website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nigerians apply for the NOHA Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
Yes. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are open to students from Partner countries, which include Nigeria and other African countries.
What language certificate do I need?
English C1 for English-taught universities, French C1 for French-taught ones, and Spanish B2 for Spanish-taught ones.
Can I apply if I am still finishing my degree?
Only if you will have completed your degree by 15 December 2026.
When is the deadline?
15 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
