E.MA: your next Master's programme
5 reasons why people choose E.MA
- Possibility to do internships and fellowships - http://eiuc.org/education/ema/becoming-an-ema-student/interships-and-fellowships.html in leading human rights organisations
- Ties with EU institutions and links with international governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations for a regional and at the same time global experience
- Attractive placement opportunities
- Extensive worldwide E.MAlumni Association - http://www.emalumniassociation.org/ for contacts, job opportunities, career development, projects, research
- A unique human experience during which all those involved (students, faculty and resident staff) develop long-term bonds and networks with each other.
Admissions Criteria
E.MA is open to EU and non-EU citizens.
The criteria used during the selection process are:
- academic ability and background
- experience
- language competence
- motivation
Academic requirements
Applicants are required to hold a university degree of a high standard in a field relevant to human rights, including disciplines in law, social sciences and the humanities and must have a minimum of 180 ECTS (Bachelor/General Degree).
Candidatures can be considered as long as the applicant has obtained a degree corresponding to:
- 180 ECTS credits (generally a 3-year course) or
- 240 ECTS credits (generally a 4-year course) or
- A combination of a degree of 180 ECTS and relevant proven additional experience or studies (such as 1-year MA or summer courses)
Applicants completing the degree entry requirements subsequently to the application deadline are requested to provide a current transcript of exams. Eventual admission into the Programme will be conditional upon receipt of documentation of the completed degree (by 31 August 2017).
All selected candidates who hold a non-EU degree are required to produce upon admission a “declaration of value” of their degree. Non-EU candidates are moreover required to obtain a study visa which must cover the entire duration of the academic year (September 2017 – September 2018). Both the study visa and the “declaration of value” are preconditions for enrolment and should be requested from the competent Italian Embassy or representation offices.
Additional studies and experience
Additional studies and practical experience in the area of human rights in inter-governmental, governmental, or non-governmental organisations are helpful.
Language competence
Certified fluency in English is an admission requirement to the programme. While not a prerequisite, the ability to understand lectures and read academic texts in French is a definite advantage for participation in the programme.
Fees and Expenses
FEES
The amount of the tuition fee for the academic year 2017/2018 is €4900 (plus enrolment fee of €150). Tuition fees cover the following: all courses of the European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, both in the first and second semesters; the reading materials for the first semester; tutorship; access to the EIUC specialised library; individual access to our closed e-learning environment; use of available IT facilities (including wireless area and computer room) and the field trip.*
Successful applicants will receive a letter of admission and will be requested to pay the fees upon acceptance of the offer. Payments can be made via bank trasfer according to one of the following options:
- full amount within a maximum of two weeks from the date of the letter;
- two instalments: the first within two weeks and the second within one month from the date of the letter.
All applicants are requested to pay an application processing fee of €50 before submitting their application.
EXPENSES
Students bear the responsibility to secure their full living and housing expenses prior to their arrival in Venice (estimated at a minimum of €850 per month).
Accommodation
Students are responsible for their own accommodation both during first semester in Venice and second semester at the hosting university.
The E.MA Office is available to provide advice and suggestions for accommodation. See these useful links for independent house hunting - https://www.eiuc.org/tl_files/EIUC%20MEDIA/EMA/PDF/Independent%20house%20hunting_2013.pdf. Depending on the choice of accommodation, the anticipated rent per each student could range from a minimum of 300 € to a maximum of 700 € per month, with utilities and condominium expenses ranging from 85 € to 250 € per month.
For the 2nd semester E.MA students have the whole responsibility for all accommodation arrangements. Accommodation costs vary depending on the second semester destination, due to the differences in the cost of living among European countries.
* The annual field trip is subject to final confirmation and availability of budgetary resources.
Funding
EIUC offers financial support in the form of a partial contribution towards living expenses and/or a full or partial tuition waiver. This type of financial support is awarded to a limited number of students (up to 10) on the basis of academic achievement, need and geographical distribution.