Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) in the Netherlands (Fully-Funded Scholarship Available)

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About Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP)

The Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) is a capacity-building programme offered by UNU-MERIT since 2013.

This programme is designed for government officials and policy makers working in migration and asylum.  This full-time three-month programme uses various teaching and evaluation methods, including lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on practical exercises, with a special focus on the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method.

The MMDP aims to develop theoretical knowledge on migration management and practical skills such as articulation and presenting. Overall, the course equips participants with new skills and insights, offering practical and interactive experiences in applying the latest knowledge in the field of migration management.

Moreover, MMDP provides a platform for networking through field trips across Europe. These include tours of Dutch Ministries in The Hague, EU institutions in Brussels, and the UN and other intergovernmental agencies in Geneva. This experience offers participants insights into national, regional, and international perspectives on migration management.

Structure of the Programme:

The MMDP is structured around three key courses:

1. Migration Management and Protection
2. Migration and Development
3. Migration Policy

Each course lasts four weeks and covers a range of modules related to the course topic, including for example:

• Introduction to Migration Data
• International Migration Law
• Enhancing Migration for Development
• Labour Migration Management
• Diaspora Engagement
• Policy Coherence and Global Migration Governance 
• Migration Scenario Building 

Participants are expected to commit to 40 hours per week, which includes both contact hours and self-preparation. The programme emphasizes interactive exercises and practical workshops to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) 2025: Now Accepting Applications

The MMDP 2025 cohort will run from 10 March 2025 until 28 May 2025 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

The call for scholarships is now open. Applications from government officials and civil servants working in migration management are being accepted.  

• School: UNU-MERIT

Benefits of Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP)

• Fully-funded scholarship is available for a limited number of candidates. 

Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) Requirements

Eligible applicants for participation in the MMDP programme must fulfil the following criteria:

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Hold a minimum Bachelor's university degree
• Applicants must be confident in computer skills to follow an education programme
• Work as government officials in the field of migration and/or asylum in one of the eligible countries 

Read the brochure for full information about this opportunity 

 

Application Date and Process

To apply, please submit your details and all required supporting documents through their online application portal. Please note that in the online application platform prospective participants will be required to upload the following documents:

• A recent CV explicitly outlining work experience in the field of asylum and/or migration;
• A passport copy and a passport-size picture;
• Two reference letters, from current or former employers and/ or professors;
• A portrait style photograph;
• A proof of proficiency in English (IELTS / TOEF);
• Copies of degrees) and transcripts;
• A motivation letter which clearly explains why the applicantchose this programme and which convinces the Board of Admissions that he or she will complete the programme successfully;
• Evidence that applicant is working in the government of an eligible country in the field of migration. A support letter from the applicant's employer stating that the applicant is entitled to focus their time entirely on MMDP and will not be expected to carry out their work duties for the duration of the MMDP, and that employment will be retained throughout the duration of the programme including his/her salary. Note that without this letter, the application for scholarship will not be considered.

Application Deadline

01 October, 2024

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