Erasmus Mundus Program
Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility program for enhancing the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue
and understanding between people and cultures throughout all corners of the globe. By increasing mobility between the European Union
(EU) and other parts of the world, its ultimate aim is to contribute to the development of human resources and strengthen international
cooperation in education, as well as the promotion of the European Union as a center of excellence in learning within today’s globalized
society.
The Erasmus Mundus Program was first pursued since 2004 to provide a response to the challenges of globalization faced by institutions of
higher education. In late 2008, in accordance with the European Commission’s decision, the Erasmus Mundus Program was to be formally
managed by the Education, Culture, and Audiovisual Executive Agency (EACEA). the new Erasmus+ Program is aimed for the same
objectives for period 2014-2020, with the addition of sporting events and activities.
The EACEA is responsible for Calls of Proposals, project selections and agreements, financial management, and most importantly, the
implementation of more than 15 EU funded programs in education and training.
Partner Universities for the Erasmus Mundus Build on Euro Asian Mobility (BEAM) Program, initiated from 2011-2014.
Europe | Asia |
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France, École Centrale Paris | Japan, Keio University |
France, École centrale de Nantes | Japan, Okayama University |
United Kingdom, Imperial College London | Japan, Tokyo Institute of Technology |
Germany, Technishe Universität München (TUM) | Japan, Waseda University |
Belgium, Université libre de Bruxelles | Korea, Hanyang University |
Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | Korea, KAIST |
A total of 18 faculty, post-doctorates, and Ph.D.’s participated in the Erasmus Mundus BEAM Program (Outbound: 13, Inbound: 5). All
supporting funds and finances were sponsored by the European Union.
Partner Universities for the Erasmus Mundus Euro-Asian Sustainable Energy Development (EASED), for period 2014-2017. (The EASED
Program is a follow-up program for Erasmus Mundus-BEAM).
Europe | Asia |
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France, École Centrale Paris | Japan, Keio University |
Italy, Politecnico di Milano | Japan, Okayama University |
United Kingdom, Imperial College London | Japan, Tokyo Institute of Technology |
Germany, Technishe Universität München (TUM) | Japan, Waseda University |
Belgium, Université libre de Bruxelles | Korea, Pusan National University |
Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | Korea, KAIST |
As of October 2014, 2 faculty members (outbound) are participating in the EASED Program.
Various positions are offered throughout the year. Application announcements for the Erasmus Mundus Program can be found in the KAIST
Portal – Announcements section. Grants and supporting funds are listed below:
Type of Mobility | Duration | Monthly Scholarship |
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Doctoral | 6-34 months | €1,500 |
Post-Doctoral | 6-10 months | €1,800 |
Staff | 1-3 months | €2,500 |
* The grant will also include: Insurance (travel, health, accident; monthly € 75) and up to € 2,500 travel costs (round-trip ticket).