Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Coordinated Humanitarian Response, Health and Displacement
A multidisciplinary master’s programme uniting European and African universities to train professionals in humanitarian crisis response and displacement management.
Best for:Best for graduates with a strong interest in humanitarian studies, public policy, health, and international development seeking a globally recognized master’s degree with hands-on field experience.
Overview
This Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare students for life-saving humanitarian work in volatile contexts. Led by a consortium of universities in Portugal, Norway, and Uganda, the programme combines academic rigor with practical experience through mobility periods in three countries and a fourth dedicated to fieldwork. Students engage with sociology, public policy, health, design, and social work, while learning from both academics and practitioners. The curriculum emphasizes problem-based learning, summer schools, and internships to equip graduates with the skills to navigate organizational complexity and lead in humanitarian crises. The programme addresses critical gaps in professionalizing humanitarian workers amid global conflicts and climate disasters.
What you'll do
- Develop a deep understanding of humanitarian response mechanisms in volatile contexts through interdisciplinary coursework.
- Engage in three mobility periods in Portugal, Norway, and Uganda to gain practical exposure to humanitarian challenges.
- Conduct fieldwork in humanitarian settings during the fourth mobility period to collect dissertation data across global regions.
- Participate in problem-based learning activities, summer schools, and internships to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Collaborate with academics and practitioners to bridge theory and practice in humanitarian action.
- Develop a master’s thesis based on fieldwork, addressing critical issues in humanitarian response and displacement management.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public policy, health sciences, development studies, or a related field. Professional experience in humanitarian work may also be considered.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc) or equivalent
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic study (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in social sciences, public policy, health, or related disciplines.
- Ability to work in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
- Basic proficiency in English for academic and professional communication.
- Willingness to travel and adapt to diverse fieldwork environments.
- Open to international applicants from all countries.
- No age restrictions, but applicants should demonstrate academic and professional readiness for the programme.
- No specific residency requirements, but mobility periods require travel to Portugal, Norway, and Uganda.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the official NTNU portal for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme. The application process typically requires academic transcripts, a CV, a statement of purpose, proof of English proficiency, and letters of recommendation. Additional documents may be required depending on the consortium’s guidelines.
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree and beyond)
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
- Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
- Passport-sized photograph (if required)
- Motivation letter outlining interest in the programme
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