Erasmus Mundus

Joint Masters
Degree
(EMJMD)
 Speaker

Hiba Qasir
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (UVAS, 2013-2018)

• European Masters in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EMABG, 2019-2021)

§ University of Göttingen, Germany

§ Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway

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 What is EMJMD
• Most prestigious international study programme in Europe
• Jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher
education institutions.
• Also known as Double Masters
• Two or more than two partner universities or countries
• Choice of study tracks if available
• Joint degree (one single degree certificate issued on behalf of the
attended universities) or multiple degrees (separate degree
certificates issued by universities)

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 Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Coverage
(For Non-EU Students)
• 3000 euro travel allowance per year
• 1000 euro settlement allowance for 1st year only
• 1000 euro monthly allowance for 24 months
• University Fee
• Health Insurance

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 Eligible Countries
1. Programme countries (25% Scholarship)
2. Partner countries (75% Scholarship )

https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/node/3_en

Pakistan: Partner Country

Option to Study one semester in a partner country if involved

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 General Timeline
Timing What to do?

Find and select your EM Joint Programme (you can only

September-October
apply to a max. of 3 programmes)

Deadline indicated by the January-February the following year - check carefully for
consortium your course

March Selection results

From April Admission to Universities and Visa Procedure

September Start of the courses

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 How to find your programme?
• The catalogue link:
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/scholarships-
catalogue_en
• Read the eligibility requirement for the programme
E.g. Agricultural sciences, Veterinary medicine, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology
and Biotechnology students can apply for European Masters in Animal
Breeding and Genetics( EMABG )
• Once you have made your selection, go to the website of your
chosen course - the course website will give you the details
you require about tuition, fees, application procedures, etc.

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 General Eligibility
• 16 Years of Education (Last semester/year students can apply,
Students having a Masters/Mphil degree can apply)
• IELTS/ TOEFL ( Minimum Requirement 6.5 or 7, Some programs
accept English Proficiency Letter from University , take IELTS/TOEFL
latest by October/November)
• Passport
• You have not been living in programme countries for 1 or more
years within last 5 years, if you want to apply as partner country
student . Otherwise, even being Pakistani you will be considered
program country applicant.

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Cont.
• If you have already received an EMJMD funding, you are not
eligible for an additional EMJMD scholarship. You cannot benefit
from another EU-funded scholarship scheme while you are
receiving an EMJMD scholarship.

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 Required Documents
• Bachelors Degree and Transcripts (Verified by University and HEC) (If
Metric and Intermediate Certificates are required, verification from the
relevant Board and IBCC)
• CV in Europass Format
(https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose)
• IELTS/TOEFL/English Proficiency Letter
• Motivation Letter
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Passport
• Certificate of Residence that you have not been living in Europe for 1 or
more years within last 5 years (a letter from
university/workplace/municipality)

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 Other Documents
• Work experience certificates
• Projects/Publications
• Online courses certificates
• GRE scores
• Voluntary activities certificates
• Seminars/conferences/workshops attended
• Honors and awards

These documents must be relevant to intended programme

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 Interview after initial shortlisting
• Online interview through email
• Some programs don’t have an interview so don’t worry if there isn’t
one for your program
• Technical and tough

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 After Application submission or Interview
• Selection/Rejection Emails

• Selection with/without scholarship

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 Increase Your chances of Selection
• CGPA (2.4 – 4 in previous years)
• IELTS/TOEFL Scores
• Relevance of Masters programme with past academic and
professional background
• Knowledge of the field (for interviews)
• Motivation Letter
• Relevant work experience demonstrated through internships/job
• Letters of Recommendation
• Online Courses (Edx, Coursera etc)
• Relevant publication/project
• Relevant co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

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 General Points for Motivation Letter
• How your interest developed for the said field
• How your Bachelors study and work experience matches the
master program
• Why you like master program? Go through the master program and
pick the point which appealed you
• Study track preferences and reasons to chose them
• Future goals and conclusion
Each program has its own requirements for motivation letter

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• Maximum 2 pages, 1000 words
• Google as well how to write effective SOP/Motivation letter.
• Don’t start it with your childhood stories.
• Don’t make it over emotional.
• Don’t add irrelevant points.
• Don’t copy paste.
• Don’t use a lot of adjectives, show your abilities through action
words

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 Recommendation Letter
• Specific recommendation letter for each programme or scholarship
• Mention programme or scholarship in the letter
• Don’t use a lot of adjectives
• Use of action words
• Any achievement, project, publication, class performance or grades
must be mentioned
• The professor must know you very well.

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For Guidance
• Stay tuned to the groups:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EMAPakistan/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NotYourOrdinaryScholarships

• Or contact me
hiba.qasir54@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiba-qasir/

Don’t forget to do your homework before asking for guidance

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
AND ATTENTION

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