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Candidates can meet the professors and the students of the first cohort at our online info-session!

 

20th January 2026, 6-7:30pm.​

Welcome

Welcome to EDU_MIG

the Erasmus Mundus Master program in “Education, Migration, and Diversity”

Our interdisciplinary, international, and multilingual master's program 

  • offers study places each year for 25 international students (a majority funded with scholarships of the Erasmus Mundus program).

  • consists of a vast network of academic and non-academic professional partners in Germany, Sweden, Italy, Türkiye, and Benin.

  • educates internationally trained professionals to develop, foster, and critically evaluate diversity-oriented and migration-sensitive approaches in schools, adult education, public organizations, companies, and NGOs.

At a glance:

 

Program:

Erasmus Mundus Master in Education, Migration, and Diversity

 

Duration:

2 years

Core Universities:

 

University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

 

University of Gävle,

 

University of Calabria

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Start:

 

October

(in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany)

Application for the following year:

For a Scholarship funded study-place: 15th December - 15th February

 

For a Self-funded study-place: 15th April – 31st May

EDU_MIG master program
EDU_MIG master program
EDU_MIG master program
Program

 

 

Program

The Master “Education, Migration, and Diversity” is a new Mundus Master starting in 2025 and funded by the European Union.


Our Master's program is both research-based and practice-oriented and offers a unique interdisciplinary program combining multiple disciplines. Learn More

Degree
 

The master's program builds upon a combination of established M.A. master’s programs at three universities in Germany, Sweden, and Italy.

Curriculum
 

The curriculum integrates core modules in Migration and Interculturality, Multilingualism, and Educational Sciences to build strong research foundations.

Qualifications & Career Opportunities
 

Our program trains highly skilled, international professionals for impactful roles as educators, mediators, policymakers, diversity managers, and researchers within educational, governmental, corporate, and cultural organizations globally.​

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Mobility Path
 

By experiencing migration and education in different regions, students gain excellent and diverse insights into education, migration, and diversity outside of large Metropolitan areas.

Internships
 

Students can pursue international internships across Germany, Italy, Sweden, Türkiye, and Benin within schools, NGOs, community colleges, research laboratories and more.

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Applications

The Mundus master’s program “Education, Migration, and Diversity” welcomes a diverse and international group of students. We will take you through the application procedure, timeline, entry requirements, costs and funding. Learn More

Application Procedure
 

We offer two options for studying for our master's degree: Scholarship Holders and Self-funded Students

Entry Requirements
 

Among other requirements, the program builds upon a first degree, such as a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a field related to EDU_MIG

Selction Criteria
 

Applicants are evaluated and ranked based on their first degree grades, motivation letter, relevant professional experience, and an interview, with each component contributing to a weighted final score.

Costs & Funding
 

Scholarship Holders receive a monthly allowance with covered tuition and health insurance, while Self-funded students pay standard term fees alongside varying tuition rates.

After Acceptance
 

Once accepted, you will be enrolled at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd for 24 months, receive exchange student status at all other partner universities, and get dedicated assistance with visa documentation and housing across all program locations.

Timeline
 

Here, you find the timeline for our 2026 application.

Required Documents
 

Applicants must submit an updated CV, a motivation letter, certified academic diplomas with transcripts, proof of nationality, professional references, and evidence of English proficiency at a minimum level of C1.​

Appeal Procedure
 

While individual rejection feedback is not provided, applicants may email a signed, formal PDF appeal regarding procedural errors within one month of receiving their decision.

Application Portal
 

2026 Application period has ended.

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EDU_MIG aims at fostering an inclusive society in regards to multilingualism, religious diversity, and beyond. 

Team

Team


Core team

EDU_MIG is built upon a core partnership between the three universities in Germany, Italy and Sweden.
 

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The University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd is a dynamic university with a long tradition in teacher education dating back to 1825. The university has an established profile in interculturality, “Migration, Diversity, and Participation,” and “Intercultural German Studies and Multilingualism.”

The Department of Cultural Studies and the Department of German Studies will be involved in the EDU_MIG master's program.

 

Learn more about the coordination team from Germany

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The University of Gävle has approximately 17,000 students and more than 50 study and second-cycle programs. 350 courses are offered in Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences, and Technology.  

 

The Departments of Education and Humanities will be involved in the EDU_MIG master’s program, the latter of which is related to religious studies.


 

Learn more about the team from Sweden

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The University of Calabria, situated in Southern Italy, is a public institution established in 1972. It hosts about 34,000 students, 14 departments, and 80 degree courses. 


Visit the Campus

Living on Campus

Campus Services
 

 

The Department of Culture, Education and Society will be involved in the EDU_MIG master’s program.


 

Learn more about the team from Italy

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Prof. Dr. Daniel Hugo Rellstab

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Prof. Dr. Miriam Stock

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Dr. des. Marijana Totić

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Kia Kimhag,
Master of Philosophy in pedagogy, University Lecturer

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Prof. Dr. Daniel Pettersson

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Prof. Dr. Rosaria Rossella Pugliese

Core Team
Our Network of Partners


Our network of partners

Our network comprises 15 associate partners (two universities and 20 non-academic partners) from Benin to Turkey, Italy, Germany, and Sweden.

 

Academic Partners

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (Türkiye)

The University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin)



Non-Academic Partners

Back on Track e.V.

Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart 

Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH,

Albanology Laboratory

The Gävle Municipality 

​Välfärd Gävle

ENS Porto-Novo, Especially the German Clubs

Südwestmetall in Aalen

TIO e.V. Berlin 

La Ghironda 

POTENZIAMENTI

Rapatac 

​Campus Gävle

Complexes scolaire la Rose – la Rosette

Gmünder VHS 

Arnulf Betzold GmbH,

Arcifisa – APS 

Section of Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Europe

​Schools in Gävle

Centre CAEB, Porto-Novo

 

Advisory Board

An interdisciplinary advisory board of three invited scholars, two invited experts from the field, and two student representatives will advise and counsel EDU_MIG.

The advisory board will ensure the coherence, topicality, and quality of teaching and the program's relevance for future employment. The board will also foster open discussion aimed at the program's ongoing development.

Academic Members

• Nihad Bunar, Professor of Special Pedagogy, Stockholm University.

• Anne Ghimenton, Professor of Linguistics, Université Grenoble Alpes.

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Members from the Field

• Léonel Nanga-Me-Abengmoni, Goethe Institute Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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