EMA Country Representative for Armenia Erasmus Mundus: my personal story Armen Grigoryan EMA Country Representative for Armenia May 2017, Russian-Armenian University

Outline Joint European Master in International Migration and Social Cohesion (MISOCO) Previous student experience: Russian-Armenian University, International Relations

My EMMC structure Programme started in 2013 Is an international Consortium composed of 5 European Universities and 2 non-European universities Triple Degree Partners University of Amsterdam's Graduate School of Social Sciences, University of Deusto in Bilbao (Spain), University College Dublin (Ireland) University of Latvia in Riga (Latvia) University of Osnabruck (Germany) Third-Country partners Moldova State University in Chisinau (Moldova) York University (Canada) University Antonio Ruiz de Montoya in Lima (Peru)

Student Experience: positive moments A lot of things depend on the host university! Scholarship ! ☺ - 42 000 Euros Study facilities Library: to get a book from another part of the world On-line resources: scientific journals and databases in open access A lot of study space (special areas for postgraduate students) and computerisation Administrative support Sport facilities

Student Experience: positive moments

Student Experience: positive moments

Student Experience: positive moments Study environment: More informal communication between students and professors Supportive and responsive faculty Other means of communication (email, skype sessions, online system of submitting papers/exams/etc.) Various research interests Highly international environment (professors, classmates)!

Student Experience: positive moments Opportunities for research: Specialized Research Centres Visiting professors from different countries Workshops and trainings Possibilities for networking!

Student Experience: positive moments Study + Travelling + Professional Development: Making new friends all over the world! Sharing experience Visiting new places and countries, discovering local culture Summer internships and cycling

Student Experience: positive moments

Student Experience: negative moments Needs a lot of efforts and motivation to apply Bureaucratic stuff (visas, registration) Different education system (a lot of readings!) New EM programmes: improvements are needed Language courses

Where to look for programmes? MASTERS: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/node/661_de DOCTORATE: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_project s_action_1_joint_doctorates_en.php MORE DOCTORATES (MARIE SKLODOWSKA CURIE ACTIONS): http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/apply-now/jobs-for-you_en

Application procedure Application period: October – January/February Required documents (besides online form): Foreign language test certificate (TOEFL, IELTS) Motivation letter / Study objectives Diploma (s) copies and transcripts (translated and certified) CV Recommendations (2-3) Tips for application! http://www.em-a.eu/uploads/media/EMA_Tips_on_Applying_for_Erasmus_Mundus_Scholarships.pdf

Key considerations Check courses offered (each year) + final degree proposed! Program requirements and flexibility (number of mobilities) Faculty specialization and research Relevant research and resource facilities Admissions requirements (do not forget about IELTS/TOEFL) Program’s (not university) competitiveness and reputation. Even if the general reputation of a school is very good, your graduate studies will take place predominantly in a single program department.

Other considerations Program size: student/faculty ratio Professional and career development Opinions of current students and alumni ! Student associations and activities Alumni network Location and campus life

EMA? Erasmus Mundus Student & Alumni Association (EMA, www.em-a.eu) was founded in 2006 and since then has been funded by EC Over 11,000 student & alumni members in 174 countries Administered by a service provider Volunteer Organization Registered as an international non-profit organisation in Belgium in 2016 *EMA General Assembly 2015, Belgium

EMA Social Media https://www.facebook.com/ErasmusMundusAssociation https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-mundus-students-and-alumni-association @Erasmus_Mundus https://www.instagram.com/erasmusmundus/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ErasmusMundusAlumni 175,000+

Useful Links - Armenia Erasmus+ Armenian Community FB page www.facebook.com/groups/emarmenia Erasmus+ National Office in Armenia: www.erasmusplus.am EMJMD: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/node/661_de

Thank you! Armen Grigoryan EMA Country Representative for Armenia Communications/Program Associate, EPF grigoryan.arm@gmail.com