Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: Choose a Master’s and Apply to Its Consortium

An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master can combine academic training with study in more than one country. That international structure is valuable when it serves your subject and plans. Start by examining the curriculum and mobility route, rather than choosing solely because several European destinations appear in the programme description.

What the programme is

According to the European Commission’s student guidance, these master’s programmes are delivered by international university partnerships. They normally last one or two years and lead to a joint or multiple degree. Students worldwide may apply; candidates generally need a bachelor’s degree, or must complete it before the master’s begins.

Application timing and scholarship availability

Checked 7 October 2026: deadlines are set by individual programmes. The Commission says most applications are made between October and January for the following academic year. This is a broad pattern, not a universal closing date.

Scholarships are competitive and may cover participation costs while contributing to travel, visa and living expenses. Admission does not necessarily include funding. Check whether your chosen programme has scholarships for your intended intake and whether it also offers a self-funded route.

How to choose a suitable course

Use the catalogue linked from the official page to identify programmes in your field, then read each consortium’s own website. Make a comparison with five headings: academic prerequisites, modules, mobility pattern, scholarship procedure and deadline.

Pay particular attention to prerequisite subjects. A broad degree title may conceal important differences in mathematics, laboratory training, research methods or professional experience. Compare the actual modules you studied with what the programme asks for, and seek clarification where necessary.

Step-by-step application plan

1. Find the current consortium website. Follow the official catalogue and check the intake year. Avoid relying on archived calls found through old blog posts.
2. Separate admission from scholarship instructions. Confirm whether one application covers both or whether a funding section or separate action is required.
3. Build the exact checklist. Typical preparation may involve transcripts, a degree certificate, CV, motivation statement, references and language evidence. The consortium’s requirements take precedence.
4. Explain academic fit. Connect your background to the programme’s distinctive content. Explain why the combination of institutions or specialisms helps your intended work.
5. Submit to the consortium. There is no single student application covering every Erasmus Mundus course. Check the official submission system, deadline and time zone for each choice.
6. Track the outcome carefully. Establish whether an offer includes a scholarship, a reserve-list position or only a self-funded place before accepting commitments.

Prepare for the practical side of mobility

Create a timeline for travel, accommodation and administrative tasks across the proposed study locations. Record when financial support is expected to arrive and which expenses may arise first. This helps reveal a short-term cash-flow gap even where substantial funding is available.

Do not assume that one country’s student permission automatically settles every later move. Once admitted, follow the consortium’s official mobility and immigration guidance for your nationality and itinerary.

For Nigerian and other international applicants

Provide transcripts with the institution’s grading scale and obtain any requested translations. Check the course’s accepted language evidence; a medium-of-instruction letter is useful only if that programme accepts it for the purpose concerned.

Ask referees to discuss specific academic work or professional performance. If applying to more than one consortium, tailor each statement to the programme rather than changing only the university names.

Before pressing submit

Open your uploaded files, check references are complete and confirm that you have selected the intended scholarship consideration. Save the confirmation and a copy of your answers. Use our offer comparison guide if you receive different combinations of admission and funding.

Official application and scholarship updates

Use the official route below to check the current call and apply when eligible. Where applications are country- or course-specific, select your route there first.

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