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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus is not a single university scholarship. You apply to a joint master’s consortium. If you win the EMJM scholarship, you study across countries on a structured track — with serious funding attached.

European Commission (Erasmus+) · Europe (multi-country programmes) · Masters (joint / multiple degrees) · Full scholarship on selected programmes

What it is

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are integrated programmes delivered by consortia of European universities (and sometimes partners beyond Europe). Top-ranked applicants can receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship covering participation costs and a living contribution.

Who it is for

Strong bachelor’s graduates who want a specialised master’s with mobility built in. Eligibility and academic backgrounds are programme-specific. Some tracks prefer STEM; others prefer social sciences, humanities, or interdisciplinary profiles.

What funding usually covers

Scholarship holders typically receive a contribution to participation costs, travel/installation support, and a monthly living allowance for the programme duration. Exact figures are published per call.

How to apply

  • Browse the Erasmus Mundus catalogue and shortlist programmes that match your background.
  • Read each consortium’s admission page — requirements differ more than people expect.
  • Prepare one strong file per programme: CV, transcripts, motivation, references, language proof.
  • Submit before that consortium’s deadline (often late autumn to early winter for the next intake).
  • If offered admission without scholarship, decide carefully — self-funding a multi-country master’s is a different budget.

Documents people commonly need

  • Bachelor’s degree and transcripts
  • Motivation letter tailored to that consortium
  • CV
  • Recommendation letters
  • Passport and language certificates
  • Portfolio or GRE only if a programme asks

Typical timeline

Many consortia open applications around October–January for a September start. Scholarship ranking happens inside each programme’s selection. Confirm every programme’s own calendar.

Practical tips

  • Apply to a few well-matched programmes, not twenty random ones.
  • Explain why the mobility track matters for your career — not only why Europe is nice.
  • Check whether your bachelor’s field is actually listed as eligible. Hope is not eligibility.

Common questions

Do I apply to the European Commission directly?

You apply to the specific joint master’s programme (consortium). Each programme runs its own call and ranks candidates for Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

Official source

Rules and deadlines change. Read the current call on the official site before you apply.

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Last reviewed for this guide: 2026-08-09.

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