EUROSA Erasmus Mundus scholarships for study, research, training and teaching February 2011

1 What is EMA 2? Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Higher eduction cooperation and mobility scheme Funded by the European Commission Aims to achieve better understanding and mutual enrichment between EU and third countries Exchange of people, knowledge and skills

2 What does EUROSA offer? Erasmus Mundus scholarships -for South African master students, PhD researchers and staff -In a variety of fields of study -To study or do research in one of the nine European partner universities Introduction to EUROSA on YouTubeYouTube

3 Who can apply? Target Group 1Target Group 2 South African nationals studying or working at one of the partner universities at the time of application Master, PhD & Staff South African nationals registered at a non-partner university or who have obtained a first HE degree in South Africa Master & PhD Important! Applicants who have lived in Europe for more than 12 months over the past 5 years are not eligible to apply

4 Types of scholarships LevelShort term (exchange) Long term (degree) Master1 semester (5 or 6 months) 1 or 2 academic years (10 or 22 months) PhD10 months3 academic years (34 months) Staff1 to 3 months/

5 What is included in the scholarships? Monthly allowance -Master: 1000 € -PhD: 1500 € -Staff: 2500 € Insurance coverage (health, accident, travel, third party liability) Air ticket (up to 2000 €) Tuition fee (if applicable, > 10 months, up to 3000 €)

6 South African partner universities 1.Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2.University of Fort Hare 3.University of the Free State 4.University of Limpopo 5.University of Pretoria 6.Stellenbosch University 7.University of Venda 8.University of the Western Cape

7 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium (coordinator) 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

8 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

9 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

10 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

11 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

12 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

13 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

14 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

15 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

16 European partner universities 1.University of Antwerp, Belgium 2.Aarhus University, Denmark 3.University of Bologna, Italy 4.University of Leuven, Belgium 5.University of Leipzig, Germany 6.University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 7.Lund University, Sweden 8.Maastricht University, Netherlands 9.Vilnius University, Lithuania

17 University of Antwerp Belgium Teaching language: Dutch & English 11 English taught master programmes Antwerp Doctoral school: PhD programmes in English ‘Active pluralism’ Located in the most important city and region in Flanders (demographically, economically and culturally)

18 University of Leuven Belgium Teaching language: Dutch & English More than 70 English taught MA programmes 3 Doctoral Schools: PhD programmes in English Leading European research university Located in a safe, pleasant and multicultural town

19 Maastricht University the Netherlands Teaching language: Dutch & English 23 English taught MA programmes PhD programmes in English International oriented teaching Research is integrated in every level of education

20 University of Leipzig Germany Teaching language: German & English A few English taught MA programmes PhD programmes in English Research oriented postgraduate education

21 University of Bologna Italy Teaching language: Italian & English A few English taught MA programmes PhD programmes in English Historical setting (oldest university in the Western world)

22 University of Ljubljana Slovenia Teaching language: Slovene & English English taught MA courses and PhD programmes Ranked among largest universities in the world Located in the capital of Slovenia

23 Aarhus University Denmark Teaching language: Danish & English No study or research opportunities at master level PhD programmes in English Lively and modern university Informal academic atmosphere

24 Lund University Sweden Teaching language: Swedish & English More than 80 English taught MA programmes PhD programmes in English Strongest research university in Sweden Concern for the global environment, ethnic and social diversity

25 Vilnius University Lithuania Teaching language: Lithuanian & English 5 English taught MA programmes PhD programmes in English Located in the capital of Lithuania

26 What can you study? (01) Agricultural Sciences (02) Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning (04) Business Studies, Management Science (05) Education, Teacher Training (06) Engineering, Technology (07) Geography, Geology (11) Mathematics, Informatics (12) Medical Sciences (13) Natural Sciences (14) Social Sciences (15) Communication and Information Sciences (16) Others: Sport Science, Leisure Studies, Nutrition, Nautical Science, Climate Change & Sustainable Development

27 EUROSA – Fields of Study Not included -(03) Art and Design -(08) Humanities -(09) Languages and Philological Sciences -(10) Law

28 (01) Agricultural Sciences UniversityMAPhDStaff Aarhusxx Leuven (Food Science & Technology) xxx Lund (Food Science & Technology) xxx Antwerpxx Bologna (Horticulture) xx Ljubljanaxxx

29 (02) Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning UniversityMAPhDStaff Leuvenxxx Lundxxx Antwerpx Ljubljanaxxx

30 (04) Business Studies, Management Science UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusXX LeuvenXXX LeipzigXXX LundXXX MaastrichtX AntwerpXXX BolognaXX LjubljanaXXX VilniusX

31 (05) Education, Teacher Training Mostly programmes in educational studies UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX LeuvenXXX LeipzigXXX LjubljanaXXX

32 (06) Engineering, Technology UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX LeuvenXXX LeipzigXXX LundXXX BolognaXX LjubljanaXXX

33 (07) Geography, Geology UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX LeuvenXXX LeipzigXXX LundXXX Antwerp (Soil & Water Sciences) XXX LjubljanaXXX VilniusXX

34 (11) Mathematics, Informatics UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX LeuvenX Leipzig (Informatics) XXX LundXXX AntwerpXXX Bologna (Informatics) XX LjubljanaXXX Vilnius (Informatics) XX

35 (12) Medical Sciences UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX Leuven (Pharmacy) XXX Leipzig (Veterinary Medicine) XXX LundXXX MaastrichtXXX AntwerpXXX LjubljanaXXX VilniusX

36 (13) Natural Sciences UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX LeuvenXX LeipzigXXX LundXXX MaastrichtXXX AntwerpXXX LjubljanaXXX

37 (14) Social Sciences UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX LeuvenXX LeipzigXXX LundXXX Maastricht (Psychology) XXX AntwerpXXX BolognaXX LjubljanaXXX VilniusX

38 (15) Communication and Information Sciences UniversityMAPhDStaff AarhusX LeipzigXXX LundXXX Antwerp (Library Science) XXX BolognaXX LjubljanaXXX VilniusX

39 (16) Others UniversityMAPhDStaff Aarhus (Sport Science) X Leipzig (Sport Science) XXX Lund (Sport Science, Climate Change & Sustainable Development) XXX Maastricht (Nutrition, Climate Change & Sustainable Development) XXX Antwerp (Nautical Science & Navigation, Climate Change & Sustainable Development) XXX Ljubljana (Sport Science) XXX

40 EUROSA – Fields of Study More information? Visit the EUROSA website and get in touch with the EUROSA contact person of the university of your choiceEUROSA website

41 More information? Website: Phone: / Contact: University of Antwerp – International Relations Office Ms. Anouk De Weerdt & Ms. Liesbeth Jamers