erasmus mundus survey 2010

Erasmus Mundus Survey 2010

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Overview

Procedure 2010 and ParticipantsSurvey Results 2010 and Selected Results of the Long-term Study (2007-10)– Erasmus Mundus Students and the EU– Career Step “Erasmus Mundus”?– Erasmus Mundus as a Networking Opportunity?– The International Experience “Erasmus Mundus”– Erasmus Mundus – Already a Well-Known Brand?

In a Nutshell…

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Procedure 2010 and Participants

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Procedure 2010

Online Questionnaire, open from February until April Target Group– Erasmus Mundus Students– Erasmus Mundus Alumni

Data acquisition– E-mail invitation and reminder to all EMA-

members– Invitation via regional chapters– Link online available over EMA-website– Incentive: Book voucher, drawing in June

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Who Took Part in the Survey so far?

Number of Participants in total (since 2007): N= 2,192– Students: 68.5%, Graduates: 31.5%– 58.8% male, 41.2% female

Number of Participants (2010): 667Sample represents EMMC Students and Graduates in terms of– EU-/ non-EU-citicenship– Field of study

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Who studies what?

Q: Erasmus Mundus Master Course (EMMC)

Students choose different courses – depending on their originMost of the non-EU citizens study engineering & natural sciences, whereas the EU citizens prefer Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Survey Results 2010 and selected Results of the Long-term Study (2007-10)

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Erasmus Mundus Students and the EU – A Promising Relationship

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The European Union: The Place to Be?

Q: How do you rate the EU as a study destination?

Participants in 2010

Graduates rate the study destination EU significantly more positive than students (t=-3,21, df=664, p< 0.05).This positive estimation does not differ among EU and non EU citizens.

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41.4% of Non-EU Citizens Stay in the EU Right After Graduation – Why?

Most (and especially engineers/natural scientists 66,7%) stay because of better job opportunities and because they like the EU working environment.

Graduates participating in 2010

Q: What are the reasons for your decision to stay?

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And Why Do Others Leave Europe?

Q: What the the reasons for leaving Europe?


Most leave for private reasons (home or family) or because of visa/work permission and language issues.

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Career Step “Erasmus Mundus”?

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Hard Facts on Graduates‘ Career Situation

The salary after EMMC is higher than before and tends to rise with the years after graduation.

Q: What is / was your annual gross salary?

Before Erasmus Mundus

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What Do the Graduates Do?

Q: What is your current occupation?

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After EMMC: It‘s Not All About the Business

Q: In what type of company / organisation do you work?

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Erasmus Mundus as a Networking Opportunity

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What Role Does Erasmus Mundus Play when it Comes to Networking?Q: Speaking of your current professional networks, which of the following are your most important sources for networking?


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Networking Opportunity “Erasmus Mundus“ – Depending on the Field of Study?

Q: How would you judge your EM time as a networking opportunity for lasting professional relationships?


good / very good

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Friends for Life through Erasmus Mundus?

Q: “I have made a lot of friends during EMMC who I will probably stay in touch with.”

App. 25% of students find a partner during EMMC.

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The International Experience “Erasmus Mundus”

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Q: How do you rate the integration activities?

Though the proportion of graduates who rate the integration activities as (very) good is continuously high, there is an increasing number of graduates who are dissatisfied with the integration activities.

Does Erasmus Mundus Make You Feel at Home?

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Erasmus Mundus vs. Local Students?

Q: In how many of your courses are / were local students?


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Erasmus Mundus – Already a Well-Known Brand?

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Promoters of Erasmus Mundus

While EU citizens get informed by their universities, for non EU citizens internet and friends are important promoters of the EMMC.


Q: How did you hear about the EMMC?

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Who Knows What Is Erasmus Mundus?

Q: How well known is EM in your home country?

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In a Nutshell…

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Erasmus Mundus – A Success Story

No doubt Erasmus Mundus is a great chance in terms of students‘ career, often fostering an academic careerErasmus Mundus offers great opportunities to develop private and professional networks; in some courses even more than in othersErasmus Mundus has already been extablished as a better known brand; however, there is more good news to spread!

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Contact:Beate Huber

Fritz Schäffer Promenade 1D-94032 Passau

[email protected]

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