Aix Humanitaire

The NOHA+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action is designed for people working or intending to work in the field of humanitarian action

 

One of the most unique elements of the programme, Mobility, is central to the NOHA experience. Students study at different universities and benefit from rich cultural interaction and exchange of ideas and languages. It is an integral part of the NOHA teaching-learning process.

 

After the completion of the NOHA Joint Master's course, graduates will have acquired the following learning competencies:

1. VISION: GLOBAL AND COMPREHENSIVE VISION OF THE HUMANITARIAN WORLD

2. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: CAPACITY TO MANAGE HIGH IMPACT ORGANISATIONS AND COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN RESPONSES

3. PERSONAL INTEGRITY: CAPACITY FOR SELF-MANAGEMENT AND TO INSPIRE AND PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

 

Admission criterias

 

Candidates are chosen on the basis of the quality of their education and professional background, their experience in and concern for humanitarian issues, their multicultural sensitivity and their linguistic abilities.

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Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following entry requirements and common minimum eligibility criteria:

• All applicants must follow the joint application procedure as established by the NOHA+ consortium.

• Completed application (online application form and all requested documents) is submitted through the online application system by the established deadline.

• Candidates must have obtained, as a minimum, a university first cycle degree (Bachelor, EQF level 6) in a discipline of relevance to humanitarian action (medical sciences, foods sciences, economics and management, engineering, law, social sciences, education sciences, humanities).

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• Candidates are required to have a recognised qualification in the language(s) of instruction of the universities they plan to attend - English is the language of instruction in all universities during all semester except for Aix-Marseilles (French - 1st & 2nd Semester) and Deusto (Spanish - 1st semester only).

  • English:

    • TOEFL IBT (internet-based): minimum score of 93 with a minimum of 24 (scale 0–30) in the written test.

    • IELTS: minimum overall score 6.5, with no component under 6.0.

    • CAE or CPE: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), C1 or Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE), C2

    • Candidates are not required to take a test in the following circumstances:

      • native speakers of English from English-speaking countries (i.e.where English is one of the official languages);

      • the language of instruction during your entire BA programme was English - In this case, the language of instruction must be clearly stated on your diploma/transcripts. Alternatively, you can submit a letter from the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office, or the equivalent office that issues official documents of records at your university.

 

• Spanish: 

  • B2 certificate (according to CEFR).

 

• French: 

  • C1 certificate (according to CEFR). 

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Candidates are chosen on the basis of the following selection criteria:

• type and level of academic qualifications,

• type and level of research experience,

• type and level of professional experience, such as practical experience in the area of humanitarian action in governmental, inter-governmental and/or non-governmental organisations and institutions,

• motivation and concern for humanitarian issues,

• multicultural sensitivity,

• level of linguistic abilities,

• recommendations,

• results of interviews (if applicable),

• nationality and gender balance.