CALL FOR APPLICATIONS AY 2022-23
The Global Campus South East Europe invites all interested in studying human rights and democracy in South East Europe to apply for the 22nd edition of the European Regional Master’s Programme in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe (ERMA).
ERMA is a one year interdisciplinary Master’s programme coordinated by the University of Sarajevo (UNSA), Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) and the University of Bologna (UNIBO), Department of Political and Social Sciences. Our students have the benefit of studying in a highly international environment, attending lectures and workshops held by over
40 professors and experts from 11 partner universities: University of Bologna, Italy; University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina; University of Belgrade, Serbia; Karl Franzens University of Graz, Austria; University of the Ruhr, Germany; University of Peloponnese, Greece; University of Zagreb, Croatia; New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria; University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, North Macedonia; and University of Pristina, Kosovo*, and other partner organisations. The Programme awards students with 60 ECTS and a double-degree diploma from both founding universities. ERMA is intended for students who wish to combine studies with practical and field research experience in human rights and democratization. Since human rights and democracy are cross-cutting themes among different disciplines of study, such as political science, social sciences, law, sociology, and philosophy, ERMA fosters an interdisciplinary approach. The programme covers topics such as Foundations of human rights; Nationalism, identity and conflict; Democratisation and EU integration; International human rights norms and standards; Mechanisms of human rights protection and implementation as well as Research methodologies. Aside from attending lectures at the University of Sarajevo, students have 6 weeks of paid internship and spend one month at the Bologna University, Italy.
REQUIREMENTS
Up to 36 students will be selected from the following target groups:
Target group I (25 places): Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and citizens of Kosovo (who hold a passport of a country recognized by BiH).
Target group II (5 places): Citizens of the European Union countries, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.
Target group III (up to 6 places): candidates from other countries.
I ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
The university degree of the applicants must be earned during studies lasting either 4 or 5 years (3+2) with a previously earned degree of a minimum 240 ECTS. Candidates must hold a university degree in social sciences or humanities from an accredited university.
II ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Candidates have to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. The Master Programme recognizes the following international English Language certificates:
- TOEFL – minimum 560 paper-based, 220 computer-based, 83 IBT;
- IELTS – minimum band 6.5, no less than 6.0 in any of its subsections;
- CAE and CPE Cambridge exams.
Applicants with 1. English as a native language, 2. a university diploma in English language and literature, and 3. those who had previous university education in English language are exempt from providing a separate proficiency certificate. Such candidates shall submit transcripts or certificates issued by their respective universities.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION
Students from TGI (25) and TGII (5) receive the following financial support during their studies:
− Study grants covering regular living costs (November to July) in the amount of 4.500€ gross.
− Reimbursements (travel, health insurance, diploma recognition etc.) in the overall amount of 1.500€.
− Costs of lodging and dining (full board) covered by the programme during the term in Italy.
Students of TG III are self-funded. These students are expected to cover all their living and travel expenses as well as the costs of Term III lodging in Italy (2100 Euros). The students are encouraged to secure funding through other sources. Depending on the number and the quality of applications, the Programme reserves the right to offer several self-funding places to TG II candidates.
− TG I: No tuition fee. Enrolment costs 200€
− TG II: 2.000€
− TG III: 2.000€
DOCUMENTS
The application documents must be either originals or certified copies in English language. When the original document is not in English language, a translation must be provided, together with the original document or its certified copy. The translation must be done by an official translation service (verified with a stamp) or your university/college.
- Application Form 2022
- English language certificate
- University diploma (or a graduation certificate) (both BA and MA where applicable)
- Academic records/transcript (both BA and MA where applicable)
- Citizenship certificate
- Birth certificate
- Passport photocopy (page with personal data and expiry date only)
Note: Scans of certified copies must include pages with the certification stamp. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
HOW TO APPLY?
- Check the requirements carefully to evaluate your eligibility and consult the FAQ.
- Download and fill out the Application form.
- Collect all the required documents and prepare electronic versions.
- Enter the online form on the link below, fill out all the required sections and upload the required documents (no larger than 10 MB) by the 15 of September 2022.
APPLY ONLINE – HERE!
IMPORTANT:
- Selected students will be required to submit all the required documents in hardcopy to the Programme at enrolment in the first week of November 2022.
- All diplomas issued by universities from countries other than Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA and MA) need to be recognised by the University of Sarajevo. The students should start the process of diploma recognition together with enrolment to the Programme.
- Applying for a temporary residence permit within 90 days from entering Bosnia and Herzegovina is obligatory for all foreign students. For more information about the residence permit, please check www.sps.gov.ba