BE MUNDUS - About

About

DETAILED INFORMATION

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Erasmus Mundus is a Higher Education programme funded by the European Commission. By combining a high quality academic environment and extensive opportunities for international travel, Erasmus Mundus offers students and researchers from all over the world, without age limits, the opportunity to participate in a mobility programme or take a full degree in some of the best universities in Europe and in the world. Participation in such a mobility scheme is supported through generous scholarships granted to outstanding students and researchers.
By participating in the Erasmus Mundus programme you will:

Study/ research in leading European and non-European universities
Participate in an unprecedented international experience
Acquire strong language skills on a professional/academic level
Develop intercultural awareness and understanding
Receive high-quality preparation for your professional career

For further information on the Erasmus Mundus programme, visit the programme official website: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/
European students can also find useful information on: www.em-ace.eu

BE MUNDUS General Information

With the financial support of the European Commission’s Erasmus Mundus programme, the BE MUNDUS project grants scholarships to Brazilian and European students, researchers, and staff members to participate in a mobility programme or take a full degree in some of the best universities in Europe and Brazil. Scholarships are available to undergraduate students in the fields of Engineering & Technology and Education & Teacher Training, as well as for doctorates, post-doctorates, and staff in the field of Engineering & Technology. Administrative staff can also apply. Scholarships include a monthly allowance, travel, insurance and tuition fee waiver.
Nb: No scholarships are available for Masters students and/or students studying in fields other than Engineering & Technology and Education & Teacher Training.
General objectives:
The main objective of the BE MUNDUS project is to foster inter-institutional cooperation between European and Brazilian higher education institutions (HEI) and make the EU a privileged region for Brazilian cooperation. In particular BE MUNDUS will contribute to the following objectives and results:

Foster internationalization and quality of undergraduate studies in Brazil
Increase EU-Brazil joint research programmes, so as to enhance skills and qualifications of Brazilian students while opening up new opportunities for the European market.
Build capacity among International Officers within Brazilian HEI and thereby contribute to a more homogenous internationalization across the country.
Foster mutual understanding of EU and Brazil’s respective higher education and research systems and priorities, so as to increase recognition of studies and degrees between the two regions.
Promote equal opportunities in higher education by ensuring an inclusive participation in the project.

BE MUNDUS Partner Institutions

European universities ( = host institutions for Brazilian students, researchers and staff)

ITALY - Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”, Rome (coordinator)
ITALY - Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata”, Rome
PORTUGAL - Universidade do Porto, Porto
PORTUGAL - Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon
BELGIUM - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels
UNITED KINGDOM - Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff
GERMANY - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe
CROATIA - University of Zagreb, Zagreb
POLAND - Silesian University Of Technology, Gliwice

brazilian universities ( = host institutions for european students, researchers and staff)

Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo
Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, São Paulo
Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa
Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia
Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Itacoatiara
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife
Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, São Luis
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis
Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão

ASSOCIATED PARTNERS (organizations helping with the dissemination and sustainability of the project)

Instituto de Estudos Brasil Europa, Brazil
IBM Italia S.p.A, Segrate (Milano), Italy
CESC Project, Italy
ICUnet.AG - Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association, Germany
Asociación Grupo Santander, Belgium
Ministerio da Integraçao Nacional, Brazil
United Nations Association – Brazil, Brazil
Fórum de Assessorias das U.Brasil para Assuntos Internacionais, Brazil
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Brazil
Paysession Soluções Alternativas Ltda, Brazil
Perception Comércio e Serviços de Informática Ltda, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil

IBE

The idea of the BE MUNDUS project was first launched by IBE – The Institute for Studies Brazil Europe. IBE was established in 2010 on the initiative of the European Commission. Constituted by Brazilian and European universities, IBE aims to strengthen HEI in Brazil and promote mutual knowledge between Brazilian and European institutions and societies.
Erasmus Mundus Action 2 fully reflects IBE’s mission and has strong potential to contribute to its key objectives “to promote the development of teaching and research on issues where the European experience can add value so as to positively contribute to Brazil’s development challenges”.
For further information on IBE, please visit: http://www.ibe.usp.br