Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are prestigious EU-funded joint Master's programmes delivered by university consortia. The European Commission states that applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or be in the final year and graduate before the Master's starts. Erasmus Mundus is open to students worldwide, and nationality does not affect basic eligibility.

Required documents

• Online application form for the specific Erasmus Mundus programme.
• Passport.
• Bachelor's degree certificate or expected graduation certificate.
• Academic transcripts.
• CV.
• Motivation letter.
• Recommendation letters.
• English language certificate.
• Proof of residence, sometimes required for scholarship category.
• Ranking certificate, if available.
• Work experience proof, if required.
• Portfolio, if relevant.
• Programme-specific essays or forms.

Eligible nationalities

• Open to students worldwide.
• Applicants from any country can apply.
• Students must meet academic and language requirements.
• Some programmes may have regional quotas or balance rules.
• Applicants cannot usually receive two EU scholarships for the same activity.
• Students must satisfy mobility rules of the programme.

How to apply

• Search the Erasmus Mundus catalogue.
• Choose specific programmes.
• Apply directly on each programme website.
• Submit scholarship application with admission application.
• Rank countries or tracks if required.
• Wait for consortium evaluation.
• Accept offer and follow visa instructions for the first country.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: July to September.
• Applications open: often September to November.
• Deadlines: commonly December to February.
• Results: March to May.
• Reserve list movement: May to July.
• Visa: June to August.
• Start: August or September.
• Payment: usually after arrival, enrolment and bank account setup.