Joint European Master in International Migration and Social Cohesion (MISOCO)

The programme seeks to explore the critical elements of international migration and the incorporation of immigrants in the society of destination. Its aim is to educate students in advanced theories, techniques, and methodologies in the field of Migration Studies.

This Master is unique to Europe. It provides opportunity by bringing together those who have an interest in creating a shared outlook for Europe in terms of migration studies. All the partner universities not only teach but actively research various migration-related issues, thus being able to offer students state-of-the art knowledge in respective specialization areas.

Students will study in three European countries. The first year is undertaken at two core istitutes:  the Univesity of Amsterdam (1^st semester) and university of Deusto (2^nd semester), both offering consolidated expertise in theorethical and methodological approaches to migration studies. The second year is used for specialization at one of the other European institutes: the University Colledge Dublin, University of latvia, university of Osnabrueck. They will provide students with focused teaching and research in their specialised areas under the supervision of leading experts. Additional opportunities for an excgange with the Moldova State university, York University or Univeristy Antonio Ruiz de Montoya are available as well.

Language of instruction is English. Upon successfully completion of the Master’s programme students receive a multiple degree in Sociology issued by those Universities of the Consortium where the candidate has carried out his/her studies.

Application deadlines: 15 December for all students who wosh apply for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship and 15 April self-funded students.

More information about MISOCO, admission reqirements as well as a detailed overview of the application procedure is available on the website: www.misoco.org