The LA Chapter unites EMA members from South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Our goals

•    Building a strong community that encourages networking and exchange of knowledge among Latin American EM alumni and students;
•    Promoting the Erasmus Mundus (EM) Programme among interested candidates in Latin America;
•    Encouraging professional development and promoting successful integration of EM graduates into the regional labour market;
•    Supporting Latin American EM students in solving problems they encountered during their programme, particularly in relation to visas;
•    Fostering partnerships that enhance collaboration among Latin American and European institutions in order to promote a common space for higher education and cultural exchange.

Activities

•    Regional and country gatherings
•    Promotional activities in higher education fairs and universities across the region;
•   Small-scale initiative among the members to promote Erasmus Mundus or encourage the development of a country network;
•    Participation in projects that enhance collaboration between European and Latin American institutions of higher education (e.g. BRIDGES and PROMHEDEU projects);
•    Collaboration with other alumni associations in Latin America, such as the ALBAN community;
•    Surveys to identify obstacles and opportunities to enhance the educational experience within the EM programme and support the professional development of Latin American EM alumni
•   In coordination with the European Commission, Latin American Chapter conducted a research to the understanding of degree recognition in Latin America.

EMA Latin American Country Representatives

In order to create visibility and promote Erasmus Mundus locally, most Latin American countries have a native student or graduate as an EMA representative.

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