Joint Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA)

The NOHA Joint Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate degree designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of humanitarian relief. The curriculum is delivered through a consortium of international universities, covering core areas such as world politics, legal dimensions, management, and public health. Students engage in interdisciplinary learning, including an intensive introductory programme, a specialization period at a partner university, and a choice between regional training or a supervised work placement. The programme culminates in a Master's thesis, preparing graduates for professional roles in complex international humanitarian contexts.

• Participate in the six-day Intensive Programme covering key principles and actors in humanitarian relief.
• Complete core modules in world politics, legal dimensions, people and culture, management, and public health.
• Undertake a specialization period at a partner university focusing on humanitarian policy and practice.
• Design and execute humanitarian projects under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
• Engage in simulation exercises to apply theoretical knowledge to complex, real-world scenarios.
• Complete either a regional training module or a mentored work placement in the third semester.
• Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in the fourth semester.