Applications are open for the Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) 2027, a fully funded professional training programme offered by UNU-MERIT at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
The three-month programme will take place in Maastricht from 5 April to 24 June 2027. It is designed for government officials, civil servants and policymakers working in migration and asylum-related fields.
Programme Details
- Programme: Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP)
- Host Institution: UNU-MERIT
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
- Duration: 3 months
- Dates: 5 April – 24 June 2027
- Funding: Fully funded
- Deadline: 1 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST
What the Programme Covers
The MMDP combines academic learning with practical training, workshops, discussions, problem-based learning and field visits.
Participants will study:
- Introduction to Migration Studies
- Migration and Development
- Migration Policy
- Migration data
- International migration law
- Labour migration
- Diaspora engagement
- Global migration governance
- Policy coherence
- Migration scenario building
Participants are expected to commit approximately 40 hours per week to classes, practical activities and individual preparation.
European Field Visits
Participants will visit key migration and policy institutions across Europe, including institutions in:
- The Hague, Netherlands – Dutch government ministries
- Brussels, Belgium – European Union institutions
- Geneva, Switzerland – United Nations and other international organisations
These visits provide practical exposure to how migration policies are developed and implemented at national, regional and international levels.
Fully Funded Benefits
Successful participants will receive funding covering major costs associated with the programme, including:
- International flights
- Accommodation
- Visa fees
- Meals and daily living expenses
- Health insurance
- Programme field-trip expenses
The programme is funded by the European Union through the Migration Partnership Facility (MPF) of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).
Who Can Apply?
The programme is primarily intended for:
- Government officials
- Civil servants
- Policymakers
- Professionals working in migration management
- Professionals working in asylum-related fields
Applicants must be working in an eligible country within one of the programme’s target regions.
Eligible Countries
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- EU Southern Neighbourhood: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia.
- Silk Route: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Applicants should consult the official programme information for the complete eligibility requirements and required documents.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: 1 October 2026, 23:59 CEST
- Selection results: Expected in mid-October 2026
- Programme: 5 April – 24 June 2027
How to Apply
Interested applicants should review the official MMDP information, confirm their eligibility and submit their application through the designated application process.
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION: UNU-MERIT MIGRATION MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
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