The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is a highly competitive European scholarship opportunity for international students who want to pursue a Master’s degree through an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master.
These programmes are jointly designed and delivered by a consortium of higher education institutions from different countries, allowing students to study at multiple universities and gain an international academic experience.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are open to students worldwide. Selected programmes offer full scholarships to outstanding students, covering participation costs and providing contributions toward travel, visa expenses, and living costs. However, scholarship availability and exact funding conditions vary by individual programme.
The official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue is updated annually and lists the Joint Master programmes the European Union currently supports. Students must apply directly to the institution or consortium responsible for their chosen programme.
Degree Level
- Master’s Degree
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programmes
Available Subjects
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are available across a wide range of academic fields. The official catalogue can be filtered according to fields of study, universities, countries, duration, credits, and other programme characteristics.
Depending on the current catalogue, applicants may find programmes related to areas such as:
- Engineering and Technology
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Renewable Energy
- Business and Economics
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Law
- Education
- Media and Journalism
- Cultural Studies
- Health and Life Sciences
- Chemistry and Materials Science
- Architecture
- Sustainable Development
- Agriculture and Food Systems
Applicants should consult the individual programme website for the exact curriculum, academic background requirements, participating universities, and available scholarship places.
Benefits.
Erasmus Mundus scholarships can provide comprehensive financial support for selected students. According to the official Erasmus+ information, scholarships may cover:
- Participation costs of the Master’s programme
- Contribution toward travel expenses
- Contribution toward visa-related costs
- Living allowance
- International study and mobility opportunities
- Study at multiple universities in different countries
- Joint or multiple degrees, depending on the programme
The exact scholarship package differs between Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. Students should therefore check the scholarship conditions of their selected programme before applying.
Is Erasmus Mundus Fully Funded?
Many Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters offer full scholarships to the best-ranked students. The European Commission states that these scholarships cover participation costs and contribute toward travel, visa, and living expenses.
However, not every programme in the catalogue necessarily offers an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, so applicants must verify funding availability for their selected Master’s programme.
Eligible Nationalities
- Students from all over the world can apply for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. The Erasmus+ programme specifically states that students worldwide are welcome to apply.
- There is no single nationality list for all Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters because individual programmes may have additional rules or eligibility conditions.
Eligibility Criteria.
The basic Erasmus Mundus eligibility requirements include:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent first degree.
- Final-year Bachelor’s students may also apply if they graduate before the Master’s programme begins.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s-equivalent level of learning may be considered where this qualification is officially recognised according to the relevant national rules.
- Applicants must satisfy the academic and programme-specific requirements of their chosen Erasmus Mundus Joint Master.
- Applicants must meet any language requirements established by the individual programme.
- Applicants must submit all required documents by the programme’s deadline.
Because Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are managed by different university consortia, additional requirements can vary significantly between programmes. Applicants should always review the official website of their selected Master’s programme.
Duration of the Programme.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters generally last between 1 and 2 academic years and carry 60, 90, or 120 ECTS credits.
Students may study at several universities and participate in different academic activities, including coursework, research, traineeships, thesis preparation, and thesis defence.
Degree Awarded:
Depending on the selected programme, students may receive:
- A joint degree issued on behalf of at least two higher education institutions, or
- Multiple degrees issued by two or more institutions within the consortium.
The exact degree arrangement is determined by the individual Erasmus Mundus Joint Master and is normally specified in the student’s study agreement.
Application Procedure
There is no single central application form for all Erasmus Mundus scholarships. Students apply directly to the institution or consortium responsible for their chosen Erasmus Mundus Joint Master.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Explore the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue
- Visit the official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue and search for programmes according to your field of study, preferred countries, universities, duration, and other criteria.
Step 2: Select a Suitable Master’s Programme
- Review the official website of the programme you are interested in. Check its curriculum, participating universities, admission requirements, scholarship availability, and application instructions.
Step 3: Check the Scholarship Availability
- Not every programme listed in the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue necessarily offers an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
- Some programmes may be reaching the end of their funding period or may have other circumstances affecting scholarship availability.
Step 4: Prepare Your Documents
The exact documents depend on the programme. Applicants may be asked to provide documents such as:
- Bachelor’s degree or proof of expected graduation
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of English or other required language proficiency
- Passport or identification document
- Additional programme-specific documents
Step 5: Submit the Application
- Complete the application through the official website of the selected Erasmus Mundus Joint Master before its stated deadline.
Step 6: Wait for the Selection Decision
- Each consortium manages its own selection and scholarship process. Successful scholarship applicants will receive further instructions from the relevant programme.
Application Deadline
There is no single deadline for all Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters.
The official Erasmus+ website states that, in most cases, applications are submitted between October and January for programmes beginning in the following academic year. However, deadlines vary by Master’s programme, so applicants should check the official website of their chosen programme for the exact date.
Important Points:
- Erasmus Mundus is a collection of Joint Master’s programmes rather than one single university scholarship.
- Students from all over the world can apply.
- Many participating programmes offer scholarships to highly ranked applicants.
- Scholarship benefits vary by programme.
- Some programmes in the official catalogue may not currently offer Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
- Applications are submitted directly to the consortium running the selected programme.
- Most application periods fall between October and January.
- Applicants should check the individual programme website for exact eligibility requirements and deadlines.
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters may involve study in several countries.
- The programme may award either a joint degree or multiple degrees.
