The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship offers international students the opportunity to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree across leading universities in Europe. The programme provides students with an international study experience, allowing them to study in multiple countries and benefit from world-class academic facilities and diverse learning environments.
Selected scholars receive financial support covering participation costs, travel, visa expenses, and living costs, with a monthly stipend of up to €1,400. Applicants can choose from a wide range of programmes offered through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: European Commission
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Up to €1,400 Monthly Stipend | Travel Allowance | Visa Costs | Living Allowance
- Duration: 1–2 Academic Years
- Deadline: Varies by Programme
Scholarship Details
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships are prestigious international study opportunities funded by the European Union and delivered by consortia of higher education institutions.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programmes involve universities and higher education institutions from different countries, allowing students to gain an international academic experience. Each programme is delivered by a consortium involving institutions from at least three different countries, with the required participation of EU Member States and eligible associated countries.
Through these jointly delivered and recognised Master’s degrees, the European Union aims to promote academic excellence, internationalisation, and cooperation among higher education institutions.
Students may study in different European countries during the programme, depending on the specific Master’s programme selected.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent first degree.
- Be in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme and graduate before the Master’s programme begins.
- Provide an academic transcript of records.
- Meet the specific academic and admission requirements of the chosen programme.
- Meet the English language requirements or other language requirements specified by the selected programme.
- Fulfil any additional eligibility requirements established by the individual Erasmus Mundus programme.
Scholarship Benefits
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are awarded to highly ranked students from around the world. Successful scholars receive financial support that may cover:
- Participation/tuition costs associated with the programme.
- Travel expenses.
- Visa-related costs.
- Living allowance.
- A monthly scholarship of up to €1,400 for selected scholars.
- The opportunity to study in multiple countries and institutions, depending on the selected programme.
- International academic and cultural exposure.
- A Master’s degree jointly delivered by participating higher education institutions.
The scholarship period generally runs for one to two academic years, depending on the duration of the selected Master’s programme.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents, depending on the requirements of their chosen programme:
- Completed online application form.
- Copy of passport or national identity card.
- Academic transcripts.
- Statement of financial assets, where required.
- Research plan, where applicable.
- Study plan/motivation statement, where required.
- Recommendation letters.
- IELTS certificate or another accepted English language proficiency certificate, if required.
- Any additional documents requested by the specific Erasmus Mundus programme.
How to Apply
To apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship:
- Visit the official Erasmus Mundus programme webpage.
- Explore the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Programme Catalogue.
- Select a programme that matches your academic background and career goals.
- Carefully review the eligibility requirements and application deadline for your chosen programme.
- Prepare all required documents.
- Submit your application directly through the application system specified by the selected programme.
- If shortlisted, you may be invited for an interview, depending on the programme.
- Successful applicants will be contacted by email following the selection process.
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